Features of your vehicle -> Infotainment system for Your Kia Sorento SUV 2023

Features of your vehicle  
Infotainment system  
僅 To prevent damage or loss of cargo,  
FREQUENTLY check to ensure the  
cargo is securely fastened to the roof  
rack.  
Infotainment system  
Audio system  
NOTICE  
If you install an aftermarket HID head  
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lamp, your vehicle's audio and electronic  
device may malfunction.  
* If your vehicle is equipped with info  
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tainment system, refer to a separately  
supplied manual for detailed informa  
tion.  
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Antenna (if equipped)  
Type A  
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Type B  
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1. Shark fin antenna (Type A, if  
equipped)  
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The shark fin antenna receives data  
transmitted from base stations and  
satellites (e.g. AM/FM, GPS, Sirius XM,  
When the stick is stuck, forcibly opening  
the cover can also cause damage to the  
device.  
LTE) and also transmits to base sta  
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If the USB stick does not fit into the  
space, do not close the cover and try  
another USB stick with different specifi  
tions (e.g. LTE).  
2. Micro-Pole Antenna (Type B, if  
equipped)  
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cations.  
The pole antenna receives data trans  
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mitted from base stations and satel  
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How vehicle radio works  
FM reception  
lites (e.g. AM/FM, GPS).  
* The signals which an antenna can  
transmit and receive vary by the vehi  
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cle option.  
NOTICE  
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僅 Avoid adding metallic coatings such  
as Ni, Cd, etc. These can degrade the  
receiving AM and FM broadcast sig  
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nals.  
USB port  
You can use the USB port to plug in an  
USB.  
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AM and FM radio signals are broadcast  
from transmitter towers located around  
your city. They are intercepted by the  
radio antenna on your vehicle. This sig  
nal is then processed by the radio and  
sent to your vehicle speakers.  
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However, in some cases the signal com  
ing to your vehicle may not be strong  
and clear.  
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This can be due to factors, such as the  
distance from the radio station, close  
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ness of other strong radio stations or the  
presence of buildings, bridges or other  
large obstructions in the area.  
CAUTION  
Depending on the size, length, or shape  
of the USB stick, if you forcibly close the  
tray cover, the USB device may be dam  
aged, deformed or the cover may not  
reopen as the device is stuck.  
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Infotainment system  
This can lead to undesirable or unpleas  
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AM reception  
ant listening conditions which might lead  
you to believe a problem exists with your  
radio.  
The following conditions are normal and  
do not indicate radio trouble:  
僅 Fading - As your vehicle moves away  
from the radio station, the signal will  
weaken and sound will begin to fade.  
When this occurs, we suggest that you  
select another station with a stronger  
signal.  
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AM broadcasts can be received at  
greater distances than FM broadcasts.  
This is because AM radio waves are  
transmitted at low frequencies. These  
long distance, low frequency radio  
waves can follow the curvature of the  
earth rather than traveling straight. In  
addition, they curve around obstructions  
resulting in better signal coverage.  
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FM radio station  
僅 Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or  
large obstructions between the trans  
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mitter and your radio can disturb the  
signal causing static or fluttering  
noises to occur. Reducing the treble  
level may lessen this effect until the  
disturbance clears.  
僅 Station Swapping - As an FM signal  
weakens, another more powerful sig  
nal near the same frequency may  
begin to play. This is because your  
radio is designed to lock onto the  
clearest signal. If this occurs, select  
another station with a stronger signal.  
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FM broadcasts are transmitted at high  
frequencies and do not bend to follow  
the earth's surface. Because of this, FM  
broadcasts generally begin to fade  
within short distances from the station.  
Also, FM signals are easily affected by  
buildings, mountains, and obstructions.  
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Infotainment system  
WARNING  
Cell phone use  
Do not use a cellular phone while driv  
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ing. Stop at a safe location to use a cellu  
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lar phone.  
WARNING  
Distracted driving  
Driving while distracted can result in a  
loss of vehicle control that may lead to  
an accident, severe bodily injury, or  
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僅 Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio sig  
nals being received from several  
directions can cause distortion or flut  
tering. This can be caused by a direct  
and reflected signal from the same  
station, or by signals from two sta  
tions with close frequencies. If this  
occurs, select another station until the  
condition has passed.  
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death. The driver's primary responsibility  
is in the safe and legal operation of a  
vehicle. Any use of handheld devices,  
other equipment, or vehicle systems that  
take the driver's eyes, attention, and  
focus away from the safe operation of a  
vehicle are not permissable by law.  
These should never be used during the  
operation of the vehicle.  
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Using a cellular phone or a two-  
way radio  
When a cellular phone is used inside the  
vehicle, noise may be produced from the  
audio system. This does not mean that  
something is wrong with the audio  
equipment. In such a case, try to operate  
mobile devices as far from the audio  
equipment as possible.  
When using a communication system  
such as a cellular phone or a radio set  
inside the vehicle, a separate external  
antenna must be fitted. When a cellular  
phone or a radio set is used with only the  
internal antenna, it may interfere with  
the vehicle's electrical system and  
adversely affect the safe operation of  
the vehicle.  
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