Kia Seltos Manual page 246

Infotainment system
AM and FM radio signals are broad -
cast from transmitter towers
located around your city. They are
intercepted by the radio antenna on
your vehicle. This signal is then pro -
cessed by the radio and sent to your
vehicle speakers.
However, in some cases the signal
coming to your vehicle may not be
strong and clear.
This can be due to factors, such as
the distance from the radio station,
closeness of other strong radio sta -
tions or the presence of buildings,
bridges or other large obstructions
in the area.
AM reception
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AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broad -
casts. This is because AM radio
waves are transmitted at low fre -
quencies. These long distance, low
frequency radio waves can follow
the curvature of the earth rather
than travelling straight. In addition,
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they curve around obstructions
resulting in better signal coverage.
FM radio station
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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. This
can lead to undesirable or unpleas -
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:
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.
Audio system