Kia Optima: Satellite radio reception

Satellite radio reception You may experience difficulties in receiving SIRIUS® satellite radio signals in the following situations.

• If you are driving in a tunnel or a covered parking area.
• If you are driving beneath the top level of a multi-level freeway.
• If you drive under a bridge.
• If you are driving next to a tall vehicle (such as a truck or a bus) that blocks the signal.
• If you are driving in a valley where the surrounding hills or peaks block the signal from the satellite.
• If you are driving on a mountain road where is the signal blocked by mountains.

• If you are driving in an area with tall trees that block the signal (30 ft. / 10m or more), for example on an road that goes through a dense forest.
• The signal can become weak in some areas that are not covered by the SIRIUS ® Satellite Radio repeater network.

NOTE:

There may be other unforeseen circumstances leading to reception problems with the SIRIUS® satellite radio signal.

Using a cellular phone or a two-way radio

When a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, noise may be produced from the audio equipment. This does not mean that something is wrong with the audio equipment. In such a case, use the cellular phone at a place as far as possible from the audio equipment.

CAUTION

When using a communication system such a cellular phone or a radio set inside the vehicle, a separate external antenna must be fitted. When a cellular phone or a radio set is used with an internal antenna alone, it may interfere with the vehicle's electrical system and adversely affect safe operation of the vehicle.

WARNING

Do not use a cellular phone while driving. Stop at a safe location to use a cellular phone.