Kia Niro: How vehicle radio 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.
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 cur ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Description and operation
Description
The ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is one that automatically
dims to protect the driver’s eyes when it senses light reflecting from the car behind.
The sensor in the mirror detects the brightness and if the headlight from the car
behind is reflected ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Engine compartment fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the cover up.
When the blade type fuse is disconnected, remove it by using the clip designed for
changing fuses located in the engine room fuse box. Upon removal, securely in ...
