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:
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Ignition Coil Description and operation
Description
An ignition coil is an induction coil in an engine's ignition system which transforms
the battery's low voltage to the high voltage needed to create an electric spark
in the spark plugs to ignite the fuel. Coils have an internal resistor while
others rely ...
: Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators
When you start your vehicle, a
green READY indicator light
appears in the instrument cluster
letting you know that your vehicle is ready
for driving.
The engine may not start because your
vehicle has a silent key start feature. This
fuel saving feature allows your vehicle to
be ready to driv ...
