ignition KIA SOUL 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (ADAS)
ADAS
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)*†3
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), under certain conditions, is designed to warn the driver and may activate the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and temporarily apply braking if it detects cross traffic approaching the vehicle, when vehicle is in reverse
When the RCCA rear-corner radar sensors detect approaching vehicles from the rear left or rear right side of the vehicle A, RCCA will sound a warning, the warning indicators on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD B If RCCA detects that the collision risk has increased, RCCA automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to minimize the effects of a possible collision
RCCA is designed to operate under the following conditions:
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When the gear shift is in Reverse
•When the vehicle is moving slower than 6 mph
RCCA Settings:
•RCCA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is ON or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the ON position
•To enable in User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button D up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety Select Rear Cross-traffic Safety and press the OK button D
•To enable in Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety and select Rear Cross Traffic Safety
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Video
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REMINDERS:
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When vehicle power is cycled, RCCA is turned on
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When a vehicle is approaching within the sensing range, and traveling faster than 3 mph, RCCA will show a warning
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RCCA is a supplemental system Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions

Warning Volume* can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings on the audio head unit Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume
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(Controls located on right side of Steering Wheel)
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DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)†5
HAC is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON, but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
Instrument Panel Dimmer
With parking lights / headlights ON, press the button B + or – to adjust display brightness of the instrument panel illumination
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Door Mood Lamp is a fixed brightness and cannot be adjusted (not to be confused with Advanced Mood Lighting Speaker)
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If the brightness reaches to the maximum or minimum level, an alarm will sound
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The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
•In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
•HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*†5
(But ton located in panel to the left of steering wheel)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving whenever possible
Press ESC button A to turn ESC OFF/ON
•HAC provides a t wo-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backwards
•When HAC is active (e g , accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator
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REMINDERS:
•ESC is ON by default at vehicle star tup When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever the ESC is active
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REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time
(But ton located to the right of gearshift)
Heated Steering Wheel*
Press button A to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater while the Engine Start/Stop Button is in the ON position The steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is pressed again to deactivate
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For illustrative purposes only Your actual steering wheel may var y
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It may be helpful to pull/push bot tom of the steering wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance prior to adjusting the angle
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of the steering wheel heater being turned on, the system will automatically be set ON again
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Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel†1 7
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push down the lock-release lever B and adjust to the desired angle C and distance D
When finished, pull up the lock-release lever B to lock Steering Wheel in place
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Tilt/Telescoping/Heated Steering Wheel Video
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEM
Kia Access App Download
Go to an app marketplace to download the new Kia Access App Once you download, make sure you register your vehicle and start an account (refer to Kia Connect Activation page) Get to know your new Kia and the available convenient features on the app
The Kia Access App Features Guide is a step-by-step guide helping you utilize the app to its full potential by detailing how to set up and use each feature and adjust various settings Below are some of the topics included:
•Remote Commands
•Set Climate*
•Schedule Climate*
•Schedule Service
•Dealer Settings
•Manage Vehicles and Profiles
Kia Access App Features Guide
2020 SOULMILEAGE722 mi.
355 miEst. RangeDOOR LOCKSREMOTE STARTFind My Car
Kia App Screen for illustrative purposes only Actual App screen and functionalit y may var y
For fur ther Kia Connect operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
Kia Connect is currently unavailable for model year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
For other audio system information, see pages 27-3 4
Kia Access App Features Guide. Click this dynamic QR code to access the guide Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
Download the Kia Access with App by clicking this dynamic QR code Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
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•The smar tphone and vehicle need to be connected to a cellular net work with a good wireless signal strength in order to use Kia Connect If these conditions are not met, voice commands may fail or take a long time to execute
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To use Remote Star t or Remote Star t with Climate Control feature, all doors, hood and trunk/liftgate must be closed and locked
•When Remote Star t is activated, if the driver does not enter the vehicle within 10 minutes, the Remote Star t will turn the engine off
•When using Remote Star t with Climate Control, turn on for at least a few minutes before get ting into the vehicle, allowing the vehicle interior to reach your desired temperature
•The quickest way to obtain accurate vehicle status through the app is by pressing the refresh but ton on the app or refreshing the web page when using the customer web por tal
•In order to preser ve the vehicle bat ter y, Kia Connect will not turn on seven days after the last ignition was on You will need to restar t the vehicle with a key fob in order to use Kia Connect again
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Multimedia USB Port A: Use the Multimedia USB Port to connect USB audio and smartphone devices
USB Charger Port B: Use the USB Charger Port on the right to
charge devices One USB Charger Port is located in the back of the center console* The Engine Start/Stop button needs to in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger Port
Power Outlets C: Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet
(Por ts and power outlets located on lower par t of Center Panel; If equipped, an additional Power Outlet is located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle)
Press the SETUP key, on the Infotainment System, then General Press the onscreen Date/Time button to enter the clock settings Then use the onscreen buttons to navigate through setup and return to exit
Digital Clock (InfotainmentSystem)*Multimedia USB Port, Power
Outlets & USB Charger Ports*
REMINDERS:
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Kia recommends that you only use USB cables made by your device’s manufacturer Third-par t y USB cables may cause damage to your device
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Using the Power Outlet (accessor y plug) for prolonged period time with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine OFF) could cause the bat ter y to discharge
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The Multimedia USB Por t A in the center panel charges slower than the USB Charger Por ts B throughout the vehicle
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
•When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Set tings screen (Kia Connect with Navigation*)
•To access manual date and time set ting, turn GPS Time OFF in the Clock Set tings (Kia Connect with Navigation*)
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•The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
•The USB data por t (Multimedia USB Por t) A is located next to the Power Outlets USB Charger Por ts do not suppor t data transfer
•The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
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BCARefer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Multimedia/Charger USB Ports & Power Outlets Video
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Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
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Pressing any but ton during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control
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When in AUTO mode, Air Flow Mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
•Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y

Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Defog Inside Windshield:
1 Set Fan Speed to highest position
2 Set Temperature to highest position
3 Press the Front Defrost button
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2 Set Temperature to Hot
3 Press the Front Defrost button
Auto Defogging System (ADS):
Auto defogging is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield The system will automatically change to defrost mode when needed
Auto Defogging is set ON by default To cancel Auto Defogging, press the Front Defrost button for three
seconds, when the ignition is in on (ADS OFF icon will illuminate) To turn Auto Defogging on again, press the Front Defrost button for three seconds
Climate Control Auto Function:
1 Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation - The Auto setting automatically controls the air flow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
2
Set desired Temperature
3 Press SYNC to sync the left and right temperature control
Face-Level
Face/ Floor-Level
Floor-Level
Floor/ Defrost-Level
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode selection buttons:
Automatic Climate Control* (Type B)
68ºF 68ºFSYNC
Fan Speed Control but tonMode Selection button
A/C displayRear Windshield Defroster but ton
AUTO (Automatic Control) but ton
Air Intake Control but tonFront Windshield Defroster but ton
Air ConditioningON/OFF but ton
SYNC button
Driver’s TemperatureControl KnobPassenger’s TemperatureControl Knob
Blower OFF button
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Automatic ClimateControl Operation Video
Auto Defogging System (ADS) Video
•Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y
•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 humidit y
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For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Located in front of Gear Shift)
Wireless Smartphone Charging System*†1 9
Charge a Qi Certified smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the charging pad A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the ignition is on
1 Enable Wireless Smartphone Charging System in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster LCD or the Vehicle Settings* in the infotainment system, select Convenience then Wireless Charging System
2 Place a compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad B
3 The indicator light A may change to amber once the wireless charging begins
4 Once charging is complete, the amber light may change to green
•The smar tphone must be a Qi cer tified compatible phone with QI function available Some smar tphone models are not QI cer tified, which may affect the availabilit y, speed or per formance of the wireless charging
•Wireless charging must be enabled in user set tings
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If wireless charging does not work, move the smar tphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch) must be closed & the Smar t Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
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Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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This vehicle is equipped with wireless charging technology which allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging; however, device compatibilit y varies See your Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
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Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
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Charging Per formance – Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging per formance Other factors that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
•If the driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
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Wireless Charging Video
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Idle, Stop & Go (ISG) System*
The ISG system is designed to help reduce fuel consumption by automatically shutting down the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill
When the ISG system is ON, the vehicle is at a standstill, and all preconditions have been met, the engine will stop and the green AUTO STOP indicator on the instrument cluster will illuminate
The engine will restart when the brake pedal is released or the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to the R (Reverse) position or to Manual Shift mode* When engine restarts, the green AUTO STOP indicator on the instrument cluster will turn off
To deactivate the ISG System, press the ISG OFF button A (LED lit) If you press again, the system will be activated
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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When the AUTO STOP indicator illuminates solid yellow, the system is activated without faults, but will not operate until all the conditions are met
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ISG is active by default at vehicle star t-up When ignition is cycled, ISG will turn ON again
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Under cer tain conditions, the engine will restar t automatically even if the brake pedal is still depressed
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If the AUTO STOP indicator is continuously blinking yellow and the ISG but ton LED is on, please contact an authorized Kia dealer
(But ton located in panel to the left of steering wheel)
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Idle, Stop & GoVideo
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•The ISG system is disabled when:
- A seat belt is unfastened
- The hood or a door is opened
- Bat ter y condition is poor
- The front or rear defroster is turned on
- Engine coolant temperature is low
- The outside ambient temperature is too low/high
- Emission control devices activate
- The vehicle is on a steep slope
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REMINDERS:
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
•Auto Hold turns off when ignition is cycled
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the parking brake
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch A Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal and then press the EPB switch A with the ignition switch in the ON position
Ensure that the indicator light is OFF
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Auto Hold*
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even if the brake pedal is released Auto Hold can be turned ON/OFF using the AUTO HOLD switch B on the center panel Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver ’s door, engine hood and trunk must be closed, and the driver ’s seat belt must be fastened
The Auto Hold indicator has four states:
Standby (white): With vehicle in Park and at a standstill, and AUTO HOLD switch B turned ON, the indicator will illuminate white While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white
Engaged (green): When coming to a complete stop and depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green
OFF (not illuminated): The indicator will turn OFF when the AUTO HOLD switch B is turned OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON
Malfunction (yellow): When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system malfunction Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Located below gear shift knob)
•When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
•Pull up and hold the EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
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Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
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AREMINDERS:
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
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A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly

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SEATING
SEATING
Check rear seats
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) System with Door Monitoring*†3
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) System with Door Monitoring can help alert the driver when a rear passenger may be left in the vehicle
The alert will be a message on the Instrument Cluster stating to “Check rear seats” A and a chime will sound
•ROA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button C up/down to toggle to Convenience, then press OK button C to enter Check/uncheck Rear Occupant Alert to turn it on/off
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Convenience, then check/uncheck Rear Occupant Alert to turn it on/off
ROA is not a substitute for one’s at tention Always check the vehicle’s interior before exiting
Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDER: Always be sure to check the passenger areas before leaving the vehicle AC
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring Video
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