Antenna; Pole Type Antenna; Shark Fin Antenna - Kia Niro 2018 Owner's Manual

Audio system
AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If you install an after market HID
head lamp, your vehicle's audio and
electronic device may malfunction.
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Antenna

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Type A
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Type B

Pole type antenna

Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to
receive both AM and FM broadcast
signals. This antenna pole is remov-
able. To remove the antenna pole,
turn it counterclockwise. To install the
antenna, turn it clockwise.
Shark fin antenna (if equipped)
The shark fin antenna will receive the
transmit data.
CAUTION
• Before entering a place with a
low height clearance or a car
wash, remove the antenna
pole by rotating it counter-
clockwise. If not, the antenna
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may be damaged.
• When reinstalling your anten-
na pole, it is important that it
is fully tightened and adjusted
to the upright position to
ensure proper reception. But it
could be removed when park-
ing the vehicle or when load-
ing cargo on the roof rack.
• When cargo is loaded on the
roof rack, do not place the
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cargo near the antenna pole to
ensure proper reception.
- Pole type
antenna