Kia Forte: Sirius™  Radio

Using SIRIUSTM Satellite Radio

Your Kia vehicle is equipped with a 3 month complimentary period of SIRIUS ™ Satellite Radio so you have access to over 130 channels of music, information, and entertainment programming.

Activation

In order to extend or reactivate your subscription to SIRIUSTM Satellite Radio, you will need to contact SIRIUSTM Customer Care at 800-643- 2112. Have your 12 digit SID (Sirius Identification Number) / ESN (Electronic Serial Number) ready. To retrieve the SID / ESN, turn on the radio, press the [RADIO] button, and tune to channel zero.

Please note that the vehicle will need to be turned on, in Sirius mode, and have an unobstructed view of the sky in order for the radio to receive the activation signal.

SEEK

Press the
key

• Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds): select previous or next channel.
• Pressing and holding the key (over 0.8 seconds): continuously move to previous or next channel.

❈ If the “Category” icon is displayed, channels are changed within the current category.

SCAN

Press the
key

Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds): Previews each broadcast for 5 seconds each

❈ Press the  
key again to continue listening to the current frequency

❈ If the “Category” icon is displayed, channels are changed within the current category.

Category

Press the  
key
Set through the
TUNE knob

• The display will indicate the category menus, highlight the category that the current channel belongs to.
• In the Category List Mode, press the  
  key to navigate category list.
• Press the tune knob to select the lowest channel in the highlighted category.

❈ If channel is selected by selecting category, then the “CATEGORY” icon is displayed at the top of the screen.

Preset

Press the
key

~

• Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds): Plays the frequency saved in the corresponding key.
• Pressing and holding the key (over 0.8 seconds): Pressing and holding the desired key from
  ~
  will save the current broadcast to the selected key and sound a BEEP.

✽ Troubleshooting

Antenna Error

If this message is displayed, the antenna or antenna cable is broken or unplugged. Please consult with your Kia dealership.

 Acquiring Signal

If this message is displayed, it means that the antenna is covered and that the SIRIUS™ Satellite Radio signal is not available. Ensure the antenna is uncovered and has a clear view of the sky.

Tune

• Rotate
  TUNE knob : Changes the channel number or scrolls category list.
• Press
  TUNE knob : Selects the menu.

Menu

Select category menu through the
TUNE knob
Press the
key
Select [
Info] through the
TUNE knob or
key

Info (Information)

Displays the Artist/Song info of the current song.