Kia Picanto: Audio system / Antenna

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Audio system / Antenna

Roof antenna

Your car uses a roof antenna to receive both AM and FM broadcast signals. This antenna is a removable type.

To remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.

CAUTION

Before entering a place with a low height clearance or a car wash, remove surely the antenna by rotating it counter-clockwise. If not, the antenna may be damaged.
When reinstalling your antenna, it is important that it is fully tightened and adjusted to the upright position to ensure proper reception. But it could be folded or removed when parking the vehicle or when loading cargo on the roof rack.
When cargo is loaded on the roof rack, do not place the cargo near the antenna pole to ensure proper reception.

Audio system

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AUX, USB port

You can use the AUX port to connect audio devices and the USB port to plug in a USB device or iPod®. NOTICE When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet, noise may occ ...

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