KIA SOUL 2015 Features and Functions Guide
Page 21 of 46
19
Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The Kia Voice Recognition System may 
have difficulty understanding some accents 
or uncommon names  When using Voice 
Recognition to place a call, speak in a 
moderate tone, with clear pronunciation   
Help your Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 
Voice Recognition performance by making a 
few simple changes to your phone contacts:
• Use full names vs  short or single syllable 
names (“John Smith” vs   “Dad”, “Smith 
Residence” vs  “Home”)
• Avoid using special characters or hyphens 
(@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc  )
• Avoid using acronyms (“In Case 
Emergency” vs  “ICE”)
• Spell words completely, no abbreviations 
(“Doctor Goodman” vs   “Dr  Goodman”)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Pairing a Phone 
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio system’s user’s 
guide or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide   
How to Place a Call 
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command 
There are two options for placing a call:
Standard Audio System*
• Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (system will prompt you through call process)
• Option 2: Press the Talk button B (system will BEEP to indicate it is ready for call placement)   Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
UVO eServices System*
• Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the phone screen with number keypad)
• Option 2: Press the Talk button B  Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
Navigation System*
• Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the phone screen with number keypad)
• Option 2: Press the Talk button B  Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
  Voice Recognition Tips Video   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website 
Refer to page 2 for more information  
www. KuTechVideo s.c om/p s13/2015
   QR CODE
  During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phone book download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests   
   QUICK TIPS
  Contacts Sync Tips
• If Contact Sync is set to ON, contacts store in your phone will download each time your phone is connected   There may be a delay before the system is available to place a call
• If Contact Sync is set to OFF, your phone contacts will download only at the initial pairing  This allows you to make calls without waiting for your phone contact list to download 
   QUICK TIPS
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS  
Page 22 of 46
20
Standard Audio System*  
– FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, BT Audio, My Music)
RADIO
MEDIA
PHONE
SETUPCLOCK
DISP
SCAN
MENU
BACK
12 34
56RPT RDMSEEKTRACKC ATFOLDER
VOLPOWERPUSHPUSHENTERTUNE
FILE
Bluetooth®
Press to select FM/AM/Sirius® modes
Press to Power ON/OFF  Rotate to adjust Volume
Press Preset buttons (1-6) to select Radio/Sirius® stations   Press and hold to save Radio/Sirius® stations
Press to select Repeat playback  Press and hold button to select Repeat playback of all songs in Media file/folder 
Press button to select Random playback   Press and hold button to select Random playback of all songs in Media tracks/songs/files 
Press to select MEDIA modesPress to play each Radio station for 5 seconds or each Media song/file for 10 seconds  To cancel SCAN Play, press againPress to enter PHONE Mode
Press to enter SE TUP mode
Press to select previous/next Radio Station/Media song/file
Press to enter MENU mode
Press to go to previous screen
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius® Stations/Media tracks/songs/files
Press to turn the LCD display and backlight ON/OFF
Press to move Up/Down one category/file folder
 For further audio system operations, refer to pages 17-22.
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration  See your Owner’s Manual for more details  
  Standard Audio System Videos   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website 
Refer to page 2 for more information  
KuTechVideos.com/audio/base_system
   QR CODE
Audio System Set-up Options
Press the SETUP button, then use the TUNE knob to cycle through the 
available settings for each equipped audio option   Press the TUNE knob to 
adjust the audio option selected  Audio options may include the following:
To adjust the Sound settings (bass, middle, treble, fader, balance) – 
Select Sound settings in the SETUP menu   Then use the TUNE knob to 
cycle to the selection and then press the TUNE knob to select   Turn the 
TUNE knob left /right to adjust sound setting   •Display settings
 •Sound settings 
 •Clock settings 
 •System settings
SOUL  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE 
*IF EQUIPPED 
AUDIO SYSTEM   
Page 23 of 46
21
eServices
PHONE
SETUP
SEEKTRACKCLOCKCATEGORY
VOLPOWERPUSHPUSHENTERTUNE
FILE
B
luetooth®
FM/AM
S AT
MEDIA
Press to display PHONE mode
Press to display SE TUP mode
Press to display UVO eServices mode 
In Sirius® mode, press to move to the previous/next categoryPress to select next /previous station/track/channel/song/file  Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/songs/files
Press to display CLOCK setup 
Press knob to turn POWER ON/OFF  Rotate knob to adjust Volume Up/Down
Press to select MEDIA mode   Then press again to toggle through the Media modes
Press to select Sirius® mode
Press to select FM/AM modes
In Radio/Sirius®/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/ channels/tracks/songs/files. Press knob to receive the selected station/channel/track/song/file
UVO eServices System* 
– FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (USB, iPod®, Jukebox, Aux, BT Audio, Pandora®)
For further UVO eServices System operations, refer to the UVO System User’s Manual.   For further audio system operations, refer to pages 17-22.
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration  See your Owner’s Manual for more details  
  UVO eServices System Videos   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website 
Refer to page 2 for more information  
KuTechVideos.com/audio/ UVO_eServices 
   QR CODE
 • 
 •When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •Only MP3 or WMA files may be played or copied to Jukebox   Commercial CDs or CDs with a CDDA audio format (compact disc digital audio) cannot be copied to Jukebox  •At any time, you can interrupt UVO eServices System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button on the Steering Wheel •Prolonged use of the UVO eServices System in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery 
   QUICK TIPS
To adjust the Sound settings (bass, middle, treble, fader, balance) - Select the on-screen SOUND button on the audio mode’s display   
Then press the on-screen CHANGE button of the selection (FADER /BAL ANCE, TONE)  To adjust, press the on-screen arrows 
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
AUDIO SYSTEM   
Page 24 of 46
22
Navigation System* 
– FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (Aux, USB, iPod®, BT Audio, My Music)
MAP
UVO
RADIO
NAVI
INFO
SETUPPOWERVOL TUNE
FILEPUSH
VOICE
Press to Power ON/OFF   Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter UVO eServices mode 
Press to select FM/AM Sirius® Modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius® Stations/Media tracks/files 
Press to display the Map screen for the current position / VOICE mode
Press to display the Destination menu screen
Press to enter PHONE mode
Press to display the SE TUP mode
Press to display INFO mode Press to change Radio/Sirius® Stations/Media tracks/files 
Press to select previous/next Radio/Sirius® stations/Media tracks/files.Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files 
For further Navigation System operation, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual.   For further audio system operations, refer to pages 17-22.
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration  See your Owner’s Manual for more details  
  Navigation Audio System Videos   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website 
Refer to page 2 for more information  
www.KuTechVideos.com/audio2/avn4
 • 
 •When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •Prolonged use of the Navigation System in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery   A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the Navigation System should be operated with the engine running to prevent battery discharge 
   QUICK TIPS
   QR CODE
To adjust the Sound settings (bass, middle, treble, fader, balance) - Select the on-screen SOUND button on the audio 
mode’s main screen  To adjust, press the on-screen arrows  
SOUL  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE 
*IF EQUIPPED 
AUDIO SYSTEM   
Page 25 of 46
23
The Advanced (Mood) Lighting Speaker that lights around the front 
speaker is controlled by turning the knob and pressing the buttons 
(located to the left of the steering wheel) 
MOOD: Light intensity and color changes 
automatically at regular intervals 
MUSIC: Speaker light pulses and changes 
intensity according to the audio sound (audio 
must be on for this feature to work)  
OFF: Speaker light turns OFF 
+/– : When light is ON, press illumination 
buttons to adjust light intensity  
12V120W12V180W
AUX USB
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & 
Power Outlets
Digital Clock
Standard Audio System Clock Setup*:
1    Press the SETUP button
2   Rotate knob to select Clock mode, then press to enter
3   Rotate knob to adjust Hour, then press to enter
4  Rotate knob to adjust Minute, then press to enter
Advanced (Mood) Lighting Speaker*
OFF MOOD
MUSIC
REMINDER:  For the Tire Mobility Kit, only use the 12V/15A/180W Power Outlet, located on the right side of the outlet /aux
  port area 
(Ports and power outlets located on lower part of Center Panel) (Knob located on left side of Driver’s Panel) 
UVO eServices System Clock Setup*:
Press the CLOCK button to display the Clock setting screen   Then use 
the on-screen buttons to navigate through setup 
Navigation System Clock Setup*:
Press the SETUP key, then the CLOCK button to display the Clock setting 
screen  Then use the on-screen buttons to navigate through setup  
 • 
 •Door must be closed for this feature to work •Prolonged use of lighting speaker in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
  The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position  
  USB Port Video   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website 
Refer to page 2 for more information  
www. KuTechVideo s.c om/p s13/2015 
   QR CODE
   QUICK TIPS
   QUICK TIPS
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
CENTER PANEL   
Page 26 of 46
24
Automatic Climate Control*
( Type B)
Climate Control Auto Function:
1   Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation 
2    Press MODE buttons to control which vents air flows through
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1   Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2    Set Temperature to Hot   
3    Press the Defrost button 
Defog Inside Windshield:
1   Set desired fan Fan Speed   
2    Set desired Temperature
3    Press the Defrost button    
REMINDERS: 
 •  Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
 •  Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations   See your Owner’s Manual for more details
Air Flow Modes 
To select Air Flow Modes, press the 
mode selection buttons:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel  
Floor/Defrost-Level
AUTO
OFF
FRONT
REAR
A/C MODE
CLIMATE
P A SSE NGE R
A IR  BA GactiveECO
Fan Speed Control buttons
Mode Selection button
Display CLIMATE control information
Rear Windshield Defroster buttonAutomatic Climate Control button Recirculated Air button
Front Windshield Defroster buttonAir Conditioning ON/OFF button  Temperature Control knob
System OFF button
 • 
 •Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
 •Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent •During Auto Operation the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate   The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically engage at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity 
   QUICK TIPS
SOUL  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE 
*IF EQUIPPED 
CENTER PANEL   
Page 27 of 46
25
A/CMAX01
2
3
4REA RA/C
PA SSEN GER
A IR  BAG
Manual Climate Control*
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1     Set Fan Speed to the highest position 
2    Set Temperature to Hot
3   Rotate knob to the Front Defroster mode   
Defog Inside Windshield:
1     Set Fan Speed to desired position   
2    Set desired Temperature
3    Rotate knob to the Front Defroster mode  
Fan Speed Control knob
Recirculated Air buttonMode Selection knobRear Defroster buttonTemperature Control knob
Air Conditioning ON/OFF button
REMINDERS: 
 •  Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
 •  Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations   See your Owner’s Manual for more details
Air Flow Modes 
To select Air Flow Modes, press 
the Mode selection buttons:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel  
Floor/Defrost-Level
 • 
 •Defrost Mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent •MA X A /C Mode automatically engages Recirculated Air •Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging 
   QUICK TIPS
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
CENTER PANEL   
Page 28 of 46
26
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting*
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive 
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
Sport Mode: To enter Sport Mode, move 
shift lever from D to left gate 
Sport Mode Shifting: Move shift lever up 
[+] to Upshift or down [–] to Downshift
P
R
N
D
SHIFTLOCK
RELEASE
  Sportmatic® Shifting Video   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website  
Refer to page 2 for more information  
www. KuTechVideo s.c om/p s13/2015 
   QR CODE
 • 
 •Press brake pedal and depress release button to move gear shift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear •Sport Mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down  When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected 
   QUICK TIPS
SOUL  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE 
*IF EQUIPPED 
CENTER PANEL   
Page 29 of 46
27
R246315
  When shifting into gears 1-6, the Shift Lever can be moved without pulling the Shift Lever Ring   
Manual Gear Shift*
Starting the Engine
1  Pull up to apply Parking Brake A   
2   Depress Clutch fully B   
3   Shift into Neutral C  
4  Turn Ignition to START
N
R
2 4 6
1
35
N
R
2 4 6
1
35
Shifting into Reverse
1
  Depress Clutch fully B   
2   Shift into Neutral C  
3   Pull up on Shift Lever Ring D  
4  Shift into Reverse E 
A
DC
B
E
   QUICK TIPS
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
CENTER PANEL   
Page 30 of 46
28
Seat Warmers*
AUTOOFF
FRONT
REAR
A/C MODE
CLIMATE
P A SSE NGE R
A IR  BA GactiveECO
AUTO
OFF
FRONT
REAR
A/C MODE
CLIMATE
P A SSE NGE R
A IR  BA GactiveECO
Press button once for high setting (2 LEDs 
lit)  Press button twice for low setting (1 
LED lit)   Press again to turn OFF   
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*
6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat*
Pull lever A to slide Seat forward/backward   
Pull/press lever B to adjust Seat Height 
Pull lever C to adjust Seatback Recline  
Seat Warmers – Press top of button once 
for high setting (3 LEDs lit)  Press button 
twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)   Press 
a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and 
again to turn OFF 
Ventilated Seats – Press bottom of button 
once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)   Press 
twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)   Press 
a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and 
again to turn OFF 
Warming ( Yellow LED) 
( Type B)
(Button located on Center Panel) 
(Button located on Center Panel) 
Ventilating (Blue LED)
AB
C
 • 
 •System turns OFF when ignition is cycled   To turn system ON, press the seat warmer switch •With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature 
   QUICK TIPS
SOUL  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE 
*IF EQUIPPED 
SEATING