Kia Cee'd: How Vehicle Audio Works / 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 and sent to your vehicle speakers.

When a strong radio signal has reached your vehicle, the precise engineering of your audio system ensures the best possible 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 distance from the radio station, closeness of other strong radio stations or the presence of buildings, bridges or other large obstructions in the area.

How Vehicle Audio Works
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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 t ...

Other information:

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Switching to Radio Mode
Pressing the key will change the operating mode in order of FM1 ➟ FM2 ➟ FMA ➟ AM ➟ AMA. If [Pop-up Mode] / [Mode Pop-up] is turned on within [Display], then pressing the key will display the Radio Pop-up Mode screen. Turn the TUNE knob to move the focus. Press the knob ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Smart key precautions
✽ NOTICE If, for some reason, you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if necessary, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer. A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you lose a s ...

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