Bluetooth Hands-Free; How Car Audio Works; Fm Reception; Am(Mw, Lw) Reception - Kia Picanto Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle

Bluetooth hands-free

(if equipped)
You can use the phone wirelessly by
using the Bluetooth.
Detailed information for the Bluetooth
hands-free is described in the manual
supplied separately.
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FM reception

How car audio works

AM (MW, LW) and FM radio signals are
broadcast from transmitter towers locat-
ed around your city. They are intercepted
by the radio antenna on your car. This
signal is then received by the radio and
sent to your car speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached
your vehicle, the precise engineering of
your audio system ensures the best pos-
sible quality reproduction. 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 dis-
tance from the radio station, closeness of
other strong radio stations or the pres-
ence of buildings, bridges or other large
obstructions in the area.

AM(MW, LW) reception

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AM (MW, LW) broadcasts can be
received at greater distances than FM
broadcasts. This is because AM(MW,
LW) radio waves are transmitted at low
frequencies. These long, low frequency
radio waves can follow the curvature of
the earth rather than travelling straight
out into the atmosphere. In addition, they
curve around obstructions so that they
can provide better signal coverage.
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