Kia Cee'd: How Vehicle Audio Works / AM (MW, LW) reception

AM broadcasts can be received at greater distances than FM broadcasts. This is because AM 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.

FM reception
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 signal is then received by the radio ...

FM radio station
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 at short distances from the station. ...

Other information:

: Stopping the Engine
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary Vehicles Without Push Button Start Shift into park (P). Apply the parking brake. Wait until the engine reaches idle speed. Turn the key to position 0. Vehicles With Push Button Start Shift into park (P). Apply the parking brake. Wait un ...

: Child Safety Locks
WARNING: You cannot open the rear doors from inside if you have put the child safety locks on. A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must switch the child safety lock separately on each door. Left-Hand Side Turn the key clockwise to switch the child lock on and counter ...

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