Kia Niro: How vehicle radio works / 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. Also, FM signals are easily affected by buildings, mountains,
or other obstructions. These can result in certain listening conditions which might
lead you to believe a problem exists with your radio. The following conditions are
normal and do not indicate radio trouble:

- Fading - As your vehicle moves away from the radio station, the signal will
weaken and sound will begin to fade. When this occurs, we suggest that you select
another station with a stronger signal.
- Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the transmitter
and your radio can disturb the signal causing static or fluttering noises to
occur. Reducing the treble level may lessen this effect until the disturbance
clears.

- Station Swapping - As a FM signal weakens, another more powerful signal
near the same frequency may begin to play. This is because your radio is designed
to lock onto the clearest signal. If this occurs, select another station with
a stronger signal.
- Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio signals being received from several directions
can cause distortion or fluttering. This can be caused by a direct and reflected
signal from the same station, or by signals from two stations with close frequencies.
If this occurs, select another station until the condition has passed.
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 cur ...
When a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, noise may be produced from
the audio system. This does not mean that something is wrong with the audio equipment.
In such a case, use the cellular ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: System malfunction
When the AEB is not working properly, the AEB warning light ()
will illuminate and the warning message will appear for a few seconds. After
the message disappears, the master warning light ()
will illuminate. In this case, we recommend you to have the vehicle inspected
by an authori ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight
ahead.
3.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) ...