Standard Audio System - Kia Forte 2021 Features & Functions Manual

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AUDIO SYSTEMS

Standard Audio System* – FM/AM/Media (USB, Aux, Bluetooth

Press to enter

Custom mode

POWER

PUSH

RADIO

VOL

Press to Power ON/OFF.

Rotate to adjust Volume

Press to enter RADIO mode

Press to enter MEDIA mode

Sound Settings: To adjust the audio system sound settings:

1. Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit or the on-screen MENU button,

when in MEDIA mode.

2. Select the on-screen SOUND button

3. Select the menu item (Position, Volume, Tone, Priority, Advanced, Default)

4. Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings. Press the return button to save settings.

Radio Presets: You can listen to FM and AM radio and save frequently used stations.

To save a Preset, press and hold the desired slot. This saves the current station in the

selected slot.

SiriusXM

Smart Favorites – For the first ten favorite SiriusXM

play live or repeat from the beginning of a song or a program segment. In Radio mode,

choose SiriusXM

, then select any of the first ten favorites. During song or program

play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program.

Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast.

Custom Key H: A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several

available system features. To program the Custom Key, press and hold the Custom Key.

Select one of the available features you would like the Custom Key to open.

REMINDER: Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving

and always exercise caution when using the audio system controls while driving. To help minimize driver distraction,

some audio system functionality has been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park.

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.

MEDIA

SEEK

TRACK

HOME

Press briefly to do the following:

• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency

• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title.

Press and hold to do the following (over 0.8 seconds):

• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies. When released, the system seeks the next available frequency

• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except for Bluetooth

channels, you may

Audio, My Music)*

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Press to enter Home screen

Press to enter Setup mode

Press to enter Phone mode

Bluetooth

FILE

In Radio/Media modes, rotate

PHONE

SETUP

knob to search for stations/

channels/tracks/ songs/files.

Press the knob to receive the

ENTER

TUNE

selected channel/track/song/file

Audio)

QUICK TIPS

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Volume level between different audio modes:

– When switching between audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth

audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to. For example,

if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to BT Audio

and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you

switch back to FM radio

– When using Bluetooth

volume. If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if

the system volume is turned up

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When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay. on your smartphone, the

smartphone's navigation system may also be available

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A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio system

should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge

•

Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle's battery

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