Kia EV9 2024 Manual page 297

Features of your vehicle
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 if the device is stuck.
When the device is stuck, forcibly open -
ing the cover can also cause damage to
the device.
If the USB device does not fit into the
space, do not close the cover and use a
different sized USB device.
How vehicle radio works
FM reception
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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.
However, in some cases the signal sent
to your vehicle may not be strong and
clear.
This can be due to several factors, such
as the distance from the radio station,
closeness of other strong radio stations
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 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.
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
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