Kia PICANTO 2023 Manual page 211

Infotainment System
FM radio station
JBM003
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 at
short distances from the station. Also,
FM signals are easily affected by build-
ings, mountains, or other obstructions.
These can result in certain listening con-
ditions which might lead you to believe a
problem exists with your radio. The fol-
lowing 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 stronger station.
僅 Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or
large obstructions between the trans-
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.
JBM004
僅 Station Swapping - As a 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.
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.
JBM005
Using a mobile phone or a two-
way radio
When a mobile phone is used inside the
vehicle, noise may be produced from the
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