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Kia Niro Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english - page 10

Features of your vehicle

System cancellation

Climate control air filter

✽ NOTICE

1. ENGINE START/STOP button is

(if equipped)

•

Replace the filter according to the

On or ignition switch ON.

Maintenance Schedule.

2. Select Floor-Level (

) air flow

If the vehicle is being driven in

Outside air

direction by pressing

severe conditions such as dusty or

Mode Selection button.

rough roads, more frequent air

Recirculated

air

conditioner filter inspections and

3. With pressing Air Conditioning but-

changes are required.

ton, press the Recirculated Air but-

•

When the air flow rate suddenly

ton more than 4 times within 2

decreases, the system should be

seconds.

checked

at

an

authorized

Kia

4. If the system is cancelled, the indi-

Blower

dealer.

cator on Recirculated Air button

Heater core

Climate control

Evaporator

will blinks 3 times.

air filter

core

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The climate control air filter installed

behind the glove box filters the dust

or other pollutants that come into the

vehicle from the outside through the

heating and air conditioning system.

If dust or other pollutants accumulate

in the filter over a period of time, the

air flow from the air vents may

decrease, resulting in moisture accu-

mulation on the inside of the wind-

shield even when the outside (fresh)

air position is selected. If this hap-

pens, have the climate control air fil-

ter replaced by an authorized Kia

dealer.

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Features of your vehicle

Air Conditioning refrigerant

Each symbol and specification on

label

the air conditioning refrigerant label

is represented below :

■ Example

1. Classification of refrigerant

2. Amount of refrigerant

3. Classification of Compressor lubri-

cant

4. Caution

5. Flammable Refrigerant

6. To requires Registered Technician

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to Service Air Conditioning system

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Refer to chapter 8 for more detail on

CAUTION - AC Repair

the location of air conditioning refrig-

It is important that the correct

❈ The actual Air Conditioning refrig-

erant label.

type and amount of oil and

erant label in the vehicle may differ

refrigerant is used, otherwise

from the illustration.

damage to the vehicle may

occur. To prevent damage, the

air conditioning system in your

vehicle should only be serviced

by trained and certified techni-

cians.

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Features of your vehicle

Checking the amount of air

conditioner refrigerant and

WARNING - Vehicles

compressor lubricant

equipped with R-1234yf

Since the refrigerant

When the amount of refrigerant is

is mildly flammable

low, the performance of the air condi-

and operated at high

tioning is reduced. Overfilling also

pressure, the air con-

has a negative impact on the air con-

ditioning

system

ditioning system.

should only be serv-

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

iced by trained and

found, have the system inspected by

certified technicians.

an authorized Kia dealer.

(Refer to the SAE

J2845)

It is important that the correct

type and amount of oil and

refrigerant are used.

All refrigerants should be

reclaimed with proper equip-

ment.

Venting refrigerants directly to

the atmosphere is harmful to

individuals and environment.

Failure to heed these warnings

can lead to serious injuries.

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Features of your vehicle

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

•

For maximum defrosting, set the

Automatic climate control

WARNING - Windshield

temperature control to the extreme

system

heating

right/hot position and the fan speed

To defog inside windshield

control to the highest speed.

Do not use the

or

posi-

tion during cooling operation in

•

If warm air to the floor is desired

extremely humid weather. The

while defrosting or defogging, set

difference between the temper-

the mode to the floor-defrost posi-

ature of the outside air and the

tion.

windshield could cause the

•

Before driving, clear all snow and

outer surface of the windshield

ice from the windshield, rear win-

to fog up, causing loss of visi-

dow, outside rear view mirrors, and

bility. If this occurs, set the

all side windows.

mode selection to the

posi-

•

Clear all snow and ice from the

tion and fan speed control to

hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to

the lower speed.

improve heater and defroster effi-

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ciency and to reduce the probabili-

1. Set the fan speed to the desired

ty of fogging up the inside of the

position.

windshield.

2. Select desired temperature.

3. Press the defroster button (

).

4. The outside (fresh) air position will

be selected automatically and the

air conditioning will turn on accord-

ing to the detected ambient tem-

perature.

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Features of your vehicle

If the air conditioning and outside

To defrost outside windshield

Defogging logic

(fresh) air position are not selected

To reduce the possibility of fogging

automatically, adjust the correspon-

up the inside of the windshield, the

ding button manually. If the

posi-

air intake or air conditioning is con-

tion is selected, lower fan speed is

trolled automatically according to

adjusted to a higher fan speed.

certain conditions such as

or

position. To cancel automatic defog-

ging logic or return to the automatic

defogging logic, do the following.

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1. Set the fan speed to the highest

position.

2. Set the temperature to the

extreme hot (HI) position.

3. Press the defroster button (

).

4. The outside (fresh) air position will

be selected automatically and the

air conditioning will turn on

according to the detected ambient

temperature.

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Features of your vehicle

Automatic climate control system

Auto defogging system

This indicator illuminates

when the auto defogging

system senses the mois-

ture on the inside of the

windshield and operates.

If more moisture is in the vehicle,

higher steps operate as follow. For

example if auto defogging does not

defog inside the windshield at step 1

Outside air position, it tries to defog

again at step 2 Operating the air con-

ditioning.

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1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

Auto defogging reduces the probabil-

position.

ity of fogging up the inside of the

Step 1 : Outside air position

windshield by automatically sensing

Step 2 : Operating the air condition-

2. Press the defroster button (

).

the moisture of inside the windshield.

ing

3. While pressing the air conditioning

The auto defogging system operates

Step 3 : Blowing air flow toward the

button (A/C), press the air intake

control button at least 5 times with-

when the heater or air conditioning is

windshield

on.

in 3 seconds.

Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward

The recirculation indicator blinks

3

the windshield

times with 0.5 second of interval. It

indicates that the defogging logic is

canceled or returned to the pro-

grammed status.

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, it resets to the defog

logic status.

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Features of your vehicle

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

These compartments can be used to

Center console storage

Glove box

store small items required by the

driver or passengers.

• To avoid possible theft, do not

leave valuables in the storage

compartment.

• Always keep the storage compart-

ment covers closed while driving.

Do not attempt to place so many

items in the storage compartment

that the storage compartment

cover can not close securely.

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To open the center console storage,

To open the glove box, push the lever

WARNING

- Flammable

pull up the lever.

and the glove box will automatically

materials

open. Close the glove box after use.

Do not store propane cylinders

or other flammable/explosive

materials in the vehicle. These

items may catch fire and/or

explode if the vehicle is

exposed to hot temperatures for

extended periods.

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Features of your vehicle

Sunglass holder

WARNING - Glove Box

WARNING - Sunglass

To reduce the risk of injury in an

holder

accident or sudden stop, always

•

Do not keep objects except

keep the glove box door closed

sunglasses inside the sun-

while driving.

glass holder. Such objects

can be thrown from the holder

in the event of a sudden stop

✽ NOTICE

or an accident, possibly injur-

If the temperature control knob is in

ing the passengers in the

the warm or hot position, warm or

vehicle.

hot air will flow into the glove box.

•

Do not open the sunglass

holder while the vehicle is

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moving. The rear view mirror

To open the sunglass holder, press

of the vehicle can be blocked

the cover and the holder will slowly

by an opened sunglass holder.

open. Place your sunglasses with the

lenses facing out.

To close the sunglass holder push it

up.

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Features of your vehicle

Luggage box (if equipped)

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You can place tools, etc. in the box

for easy access.

Grasp the handle (1) on the edge of

the cover and lift it.

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Features of your vehicle

INTERIOR FEATURES

Cup holder

■ Front seat

Seat warmer (if equipped)

■ Front seat

WARNING - Hot liquids

Do not place uncovered cups

with hot liquid in the cup holder

while the vehicle is in motion. If

the hot liquid spills, you may

burn yourself. Such a burn to

the driver could lead to loss of

control of the vehicle.

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■ Rear seat

CAUTION

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• Keep your drinks sealed while

The seat warmer is provided to warm

driving to prevent spilling

the front seats during cold weather.

your drink. If liquid spills, it

With the ignition switch in the ON

may get into the vehicle's

position, push either of the switches

electrical/electronic system

to warm the driver's seat or the front

and damage electrical/elec-

passenger's seat.

tronic parts.

During mild weather or under condi-

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• When cleaning spilled liquids,

tions where the operation of the seat

Cups or small beverage cans may be

do not use heat to dry the cup

warmer is not needed, keep the

placed in the cup holders.

holders. This may damage the

switches in the “OFF” position.

cup holder.

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Features of your vehicle

✽ NOTICE

Temperature control (Manual)

Temperature control(Automatic)

With the seat warmer switch in the

• Each time you press the switch,

The seat warmer starts to automati-

the temperature setting of the seat

cally control the seat temperature in

ON position, the heating system in

the seat turns off or on automatical-

will change as follows :

order to prevent low-temperature

burns after being manually turned

ly depending on the seat tempera-

■ Front seat

ture.

ON.

OFFHIGH(

)MIDDLE(

)LOW(

)

■ Front seat

OFFHIGH(

)MIDDLE(

)LOW(

)

• The seat warmer defaults to the

30min

60min

OFF position whenever the ignition

switch is turned on.

You may manually press the button

to increase the seat temperature.

However, it soon returns to the auto-

matic mode again when pressing the

switch for more than

1.5 seconds

with the seat warmer operating, the

seat warmer will turn OFF. The seat

warmer defaults to the OFF position

whenever the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton is in the ON position.

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Features of your vehicle

Air ventilation seat (if equipped)

• The seat warmer (with air ventila-

WARNING - Seat warmer

tion) defaults to the OFF position

burns

whenever the ignition switch is

turned on.

The seat warmer may cause

burns, even at low tempera-

tures, if used over a long period

CAUTION - Seat damage

of time. Never allow passengers

•

When cleaning the seats, do

who may not be able to take

not use an organic solvent

care of themselves to be

such as paint thinner, ben-

exposed to the risk of seat

zene, alcohol and gasoline.

heater burns. These include:

Doing so may damage the air

1. Infants, children, elderly or

ventilation seat.

disabled persons, or hospital

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•

Do not place heavy or sharp

outpatients

The temperature setting of the seat

objects on the seat. Those

2. Persons with sensitive skin

changes according to the switch

things may damage the air

or those that burn easily

position.

ventilation seat.

3. Fatigued individuals

• If you want to ventilate your seat

•

Be careful not to spill liquid

4. Intoxicated individuals

such as water or beverages on

cushion, press the switch

(blue

5. Individuals taking medication

color).

the seat. If you spill some liq-

that can cause drowsiness or

uid, wipe the seat with a dry

• Each time you press the button,

sleepiness

(sleeping pills,

towel. Before using the air

the airflow will change as follows:

cold tablets, etc.)

ventilation seat, dry the seat

completely.

OFFHIGH(

)MIDDLE(

)LOW(

)

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Features of your vehicle

Sun visor

* The actual sun visor lamp in the vehi- Power outlet (if equipped)

cle may differ from the illustration.

CAUTION - Vanity mirror

lamp

If you use the vanity mirror

lamp, turn off the lamp before

returning the sun visor to its

original position, otherwise it

could result in battery dis-

charge and possible sun visor

damage.

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Use the sun visor to shield direct light

The power outlet is designed to pro-

through the front or side windows.

vide power for mobile telephones or

other devices designed to operate

To use the sun visor, pull it downward.

with vehicle electrical systems. The

To use the sun visor for the side win-

devices should draw less than 10

dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from

amps with the engine running.

the bracket (1) and swing it to the

• Use the power outlet only when the

side (2).

engine is running and remove the

To use the vanity mirror, pull down the

accessory plug after use. Using the

visor and slide the mirror cover (3).

accessory plug for prolonged peri-

Adjust the sun visor extension for-

ods of time with the engine off could

ward or backward (4). (if equipped)

cause the battery to discharge.

The ticket holder (5) is provided for

holding a tollgate ticket.

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Features of your vehicle

•

Only use 12V electric accessories

USB charger (if equipped)

which are less than 10A in electric

WARNING - Electric shock

capacity.

Do not put a finger or a foreign

•

Adjust the air-conditioner or heater

object (pen, etc.) into a power

to the lowest operating level when

outlet and do not touch with a

using the power outlet.

wet hand. You may receive an

electric shock.

•

Close the cover when not in use.

•

Some electronic devices can cause

electronic

interference

when

plugged into a vehicle’s power out-

let. These devices may cause

excessive audio static and malfunc-

tions in other electronic systems or

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devices used in your vehicle.

The USB charger is designed to

•

Push the plug in as far as it will go.

If good contact is not made, the

recharge batteries of small size elec-

trical devices using a USB cable. The

plug may overheat and the fuse

may open.

electrical devices can be recharged

when the Engine Start/Stop button is

•

Plug in battery equipped electronic

in ACC/ON/START position.

devices with reverse current pro-

The battery charging state may be

tection. The current from the bat-

tery may flow into the vehicle’s

monitored on the electrical device.

Disconnect the USB cable from the

electri cal/electronic system and

cause system malfunction.

USB port after use.

• Some devices are not supported

for fast charging but will be

charged with normal speed.

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Features of your vehicle

• Use the USB charger when the

Wireless smart phone charg-

For best wireless charging results,

engine is running to prevent bat-

ing system (if equipped)

place the smart phone on the center

tery discharge.

of the charging pad.

• Only devices that fit the USB port

The wireless charging system is

can be used.

designed for one smart phone

equipped with QI per single usage

• The USB charger can be used only

only. Please refer to the smart phone

for battery charging purposes.

accessory cover or the smart phone

• Battery chargers cannot be

manufacturer homepage to check

charged.

whether your smart phone supports

QI function.

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A wireless smart phone charging

system is located in front of the cen-

ter console

Firmly close all doors, and turn the

ignition to ACC or IGN ON. To start

wireless charging, place the smart

phone equipped with wireless charg-

ing function on the wireless charging

pad.

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Features of your vehicle

(Continued)

This device complies with part 15

Clothes hanger

•

Smart phones of some manufac-

of the FCC Rules

turers may display messages on

Operation is subject to the follow-

weak current. This is due to the

ing two conditions:

particular characteristic of the

(1) This device may not cause harm-

smart phone and does not imply a

ful interference, and

malfunction on wireless charging

function.

(2) this device must accept any inter-

•

The indicator light of some manu-

ference received, including inter-

facturers’ smart phones may still

ference that may

cause

unde-

be orange after the smart phone is

sired operation.

fully charged. This is due to the

particular characteristic of the

smart phone and not a malfunc-

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tion of the wireless charging.

❈ This actual feature may differ from the illus-

•

When any smart phone without a

tration.

wireless charging function or a

metallic object is placed on the

A Coat hook is next to the rear grab

charging pad, a small noise may

handle.

sound. This small sound is due to

the vehicle discerning compatibili-

ty of the object placed on the

CAUTION - Hanging

charging pad. It does not affect

clothing

your vehicle or the smart phone in

Do not hang heavy clothes,

any way.

since they may damage the

hook.

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Features of your vehicle

Floor mat anchor(s)

The following must be observed

WARNING

(if equipped)

when installing ANY floor mat to the

vehicle.

■ Type A

■ Type B

• Ensure that the floor mats are

securely attached to the vehicle's

floor mat anchor(s) before driving

the vehicle.

• Do not use ANY floor mat that can-

not be firmly attached to the vehi-

cle's floor mat anchors.

• Do not stack floor mats on top of

one another (e.g. all-weather rub-

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ber mat on top of a carpeted floor

mat). Only a single floor mat should

Do not hang other objects such

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be installed in each position.

as hangers or hard objects from

When using a floor mat on the front

the clothes hanger. Also, do not

floor carpet, make sure it attaches to

put heavy, sharp or breakable

the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehi-

✽ NOTICE

objects in the clothing’s pock-

cle. This keeps the floor mat from

Your vehicle was manufactured with

ets. In an accident or when the

sliding forward.

driver's side floor mat anchors that

curtain air bag is inflated, it may

are designed to securely hold the

cause vehicle damage or per-

WARNING - After market

floor mat in place. To avoid any

sonal injury.

interference with pedal operation,

floor mat

Kia recommends that only the Kia

Do not install aftermarket floor

floor mat designed for use in your

mats that are not capable of

vehicle be installed.

being securely attached to the

vehicle's floor mat anchors.

Unsecured floor mats can inter-

fere with pedal operation.

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Features of your vehicle

Luggage net holder

Cargo security screen

WARNING - Luggage net

(if equipped)

Always keep your face and

body out of the luggage net

recoil path and avoid using the

luggage net when the straps

have visible signs of wear or

damage. The luggage net can

snap and cause injuries.

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To keep items from shifting in the

cargo area, you can use the holders

Use the cargo security screen to

located in the cargo area to attach

hide items stored in the cargo area.

the luggage net.

To use the cargo security screen,

If necessary, we recommend that

pull the handle backward and insert

you contact an authorized Kia dealer.

the edges into the slots.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the vehi-

cle, care should be taken when

carrying fragile or bulky objects

in the luggage compartment.

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Features of your vehicle

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Roof rack

✽ NOTICE

CAUTION - Loading Roof

•

The crossbars (if equipped) should

Rack

be placed in the proper load carry-

•

When carrying cargo on the

ing positions prior to placing items

roof rack, take the necessary

onto the roof rack.

precautions to make sure the

•

If the vehicle is equipped with a

cargo does not damage the

sunroof, be sure not to position

roof of the vehicle.

cargo onto the roof rack in such a

way that it could interfere with

•

When carrying large objects

sunroof operation.

on the roof rack, make sure

•

When the roof rack is not being

they do not exceed the overall

used to carry cargo, the crossbars

roof length or width.

may need to be repositioned if

•

When you are carrying cargo

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wind noise is detected.

on the roof rack, do not oper-

If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can

ate the sunroof (if equipped).

load cargo on top of your vehicle.

This can damage the sunroof.

Crossbars and fixing components

can be installed on the roof rack

when carrying cargo. Those may be

obtained from an authorized Kia

dealer.

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Features of your vehicle

INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM

✽ NOTICE

Antenna

USB port

If you install an after market HID

head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and

electronic device may malfunction.

❈ If your vehicle is equipped with

Infotainment system, refer to a

separately supplied manual for

detailed information.

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The roof antenna transmits and

You can use a USB port to plug in a

receives wireless signals such as

USB.

AM/FM, Sirius XM, GNSS, etc.

❈ The signal which antenna can

transmit and receive vary by the

vehicle option.

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Features of your vehicle

How vehicle radio works

This can be due to factors such as

AM reception

the distance from the radio station,

FM reception

closeness of other strong radio sta-

tions or the presence of buildings,

bridges or other large obstructions in

the area.

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AM broadcasts can be received at

greater distances than FM broad-

AM and FM radio signals are broad-

casts. This is because AM radio

cast from transmitter towers located

waves are transmitted at low fre-

around your city. They are intercept-

quencies. These long distance,low

ed by the radio antenna on your vehi-

frequency radio waves can follow the

cle. This signal is then processed by

curvature of the earth rather than

the radio and sent to your vehicle

travelling straight. In addition, they

speakers.

curve around obstructions resulting

However, in some cases the signal

in better signal coverage.

coming to your vehicle may not be

strong and clear.

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Features of your vehicle

FM radio station

JBM004

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•

Fading - As your vehicle moves

•

Station Swapping - As an FM sig-

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away from the radio station, the

nal weakens, another more power-

FM broadcasts are transmitted at

signal will weaken and sound will

ful signal near the same frequency

high frequencies and do not bend to

begin to fade. When this occurs,

may begin to play. This is because

follow the earth's surface. Because

we suggest that you select another

your radio is designed to lock onto

of this, FM broadcasts generally

station with a stronger signal.

the clearest signal. If this occurs,

begin to fade within short distances

select another station with a

•

Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or

from the station. Also, FM signals are

stronger signal.

large obstructions between the

easily affected by buildings, moun-

transmitter and your radio can dis-

•

Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio sig-

tains, and obstructions. This can lead

turb the signal causing static or

nals being received from several

to undesirable or unpleasant listen-

fluttering noises to occur. Reducing

directions can cause distortion or

ing conditions which might lead you

the treble level may lessen this

fluttering. This can be caused by a

to believe a problem exists with your

effect until the disturbance clears.

direct and reflected signal from the

radio. The following conditions are

same station, or by signals from

normal and do not indicate radio

two stations with close frequencies.

trouble:

If this occurs, select another station

until the condition has passed.

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