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. ...

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Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Additional safety precautions
Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a foldeddown back seat. All occupants should sit upright, fully back in their seats with their seat belts on and their feet on the floor. Passengers should not move out of or change seats while the vehicle is moving. ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: 1. Activate Smart Parking Assist System
Press the Smart Parking Assist System button (the button indicator will illuminate). The Parking Assist System will be activated (the button indicator will illuminate). A warning sound will be heard if an obstacle is detected. Press the Smart Parking Assist System button a ...

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