Kia Forte: Audio system / Antenna

Glass antenna

Your vehicle uses a glass antenna to receive both AM and FM signals.

Shark fin antenna (if equipped)

The shark fin antenna will receive transmitted data.

CAUTION

  • Do not clean the inside of the rear window glass or quarter glass with a cleaner or use a scraper to remove any foreign deposits as this may cause damage to the antenna elements.
  • Avoid adding any metallic coating such as Ni, Cd, and so on. These can interfere with AM/FM reception.
  • To prevent damage to the rear glass antenna, never use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abrasives to clean the window. Clean the inside surface of the rear glass window with a piece of soft cloth.
  • When putting a sticker on the inside surface of the rear window, be careful not to damage the rear glass antenna.
  • Do not put sharp instruments nearby the rear glass antenna.
  • A tinted rear window may affect the proper functioning of the antenna.

    ✽ NOTICE If you install an after market HID head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and electronic device may malfunction. ❈ If your vehicle is equipped with an Infotainment (Audio, Video and Navigation) system, refer to the separately supplied manual for detailed information.

    You can use the AUX port to connect audio devices and the USB port to plug in a USB device or iPod®. ✽ NOTICE When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet, noise may occur during playback.

    Other information:

    Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Changing tires

    1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Place the transmission shift lever in P (Park) with Dual clutch transmission/ Intelligent variable transmission and R (Reverse) with manual transmission. 3. Activate the hazard warning flashers.

    Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Light bulbs

    Bulb replacement precaution Please keep extra bulbs on hand with appropriate wattage ratings in case of emergencies. Refer to the "Bulb Wattage" section in Chapter 8. When changing lamps, first turn off the engine at a safe place, firmly apply the parking brake and detach the battery’s negative (-) terminal.

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