Kia Telluride: Infotainment system / Audio system

NOTE

If your Kia Telluride is equipped with an infotainment system, refer to the separately supplied infotainment manual for more complete operating details and feature instructions.

Glass antenna

Windshield glass antenna: (if equipped) Rear glass antenna

The glass-type antenna is designed to transmit and receive signals such as AM/FM radio and GPS, if equipped. Depending on the vehicle options, the antenna may also support additional signal functions used by convenience, navigation, and connected features.

USB port

Use the USB port to connect a USB storage device or compatible media device to the vehicle.

• A USB cable can be used to connect compatible audio devices to the vehicle’s USB port.

• After a media storage device, such as an MP3 player or USB drive, is connected, music can be played through the Kia Telluride speakers or controlled through the infotainment system.

• Small electronic devices may also be charged through the USB port when supported by the device and vehicle system.

NOTE

How vehicle radio works

AM and FM radio signals are broadcast from transmitter towers located throughout your area. The antenna on the Kia Telluride receives these signals, and the radio system processes them before sending the sound through the vehicle speakers.

In certain situations, the signal reaching the vehicle may not be strong enough to provide clear, consistent sound.

This can occur because of distance from the radio station, nearby stronger stations, buildings, bridges, terrain, or other large obstructions that interfere with signal quality.

FM reception

FM broadcasts use high-frequency signals that generally travel in straight lines and do not follow the curvature of the earth. For this reason, FM reception may begin to fade within a relatively short distance from the station. Buildings, mountains, and other obstructions can also affect FM signals and create poor listening conditions. This is a normal characteristic of radio reception and does not indicate a problem with the radio.

AM reception

AM broadcasts can usually be received over longer distances than FM broadcasts because AM radio waves use lower frequencies. These longer waves follow the curvature of the earth more effectively and can bend around certain obstructions, which helps provide wider signal coverage.

Radio station

The following conditions are normal during vehicle radio operation and do not indicate a malfunction:

• Fading: As the vehicle moves farther away from a radio station, the signal becomes weaker and the sound may gradually fade. When this occurs, select another station with a stronger signal.

• Flutter or static: Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the transmitter and the vehicle antenna can disturb the broadcast, causing static or fluttering sounds. Reducing the treble level may help lessen this effect until reception improves.

• Station swapping: When an FM signal becomes weak, a stronger nearby signal on a close frequency may be received instead. This happens because the radio is designed to lock onto the clearest available signal. Select another station if needed.

• Multi-path cancellation: Radio signals arriving from several directions can cause distortion or fluttering. This may be caused by a direct signal and a reflected signal from the same station, or by signals from two stations with nearby frequencies. Select another station until the condition passes.

Using a mobile phone or 2-way radio

Using a mobile phone inside the Kia Telluride may cause noise through the audio system. This does not mean the audio equipment is defective. To reduce interference, operate mobile devices as far away from the audio equipment as practical.

When using a communication system, such as a mobile phone or radio set, inside the vehicle, a separate external antenna must be installed. If a mobile phone or radio set is used with only its internal antenna, it may interfere with the vehicle’s electrical system and negatively affect safe vehicle operation.

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