light KIA SOUL 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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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
REMINDERS:
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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
QUICK TIPS
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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DRIVER’S PANEL
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DRIVER’SPANEL
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(But ton located above Gear Shift)
Start/Stop Button*†6
To start the engine:
1 Depress the brake pedal
2 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park) (light A will not illuminate when starting)
To turn the engine OFF – Press the ENGINE START/STOP button again
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, the Smart Key fob must be in the vehicle
REMINDERS:
•In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP but ton for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
•If Smar t Key fob bat ter y is dead, with the lock but ton facing the ENGINE START/STOP but ton, hold the fob up against the ENGINE START/STOP but ton and press
To use electrical accessories:
– ACC position
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton once (amber light A )
– On position
• When already in the ACC position (amber light A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton again (reddish-orange light A )
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton t wice (reddish-orange light A )
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position without engine running may discharge the vehicle’s battery.
QUICK TIPS
ENGINE
START
STOP
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Start/Stop Button Video
Kia Smart & FoldingKey Fobs Video
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DRIVER’S PANEL
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DRIVER’SPANEL
A Pull/Press to operate Driver ’s and Front Passenger ’s window Auto Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
If the inner door handle is pulled once when the door is locked, the door will unlock If the inner door handle is pulled once more, the door will open
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Rear Door Locks
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Button configuration may var y depending on vehicle model
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into or out of the P (Park) position Refer to the User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Power / Heated* Outside Mirrors
To adjust mirrors: Toggle switch D left or right to select mirror Then press arrows E to adjust mirror position
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the
Rear Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF The Rear Window Defroster button* is located on climate control system panel
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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REMINDERS:
•When but ton C is pressed, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
•While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
•If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
•If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
QUICK TIPS
Press but ton again to stop Auto Up/Down function
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AUTOAutomatic Headlights / High Beam Assist (HBA)* position
Headlight position
Parking Light position
OFFOFF position
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Headlights & High Beams
To operate:
Rotate lever switch to change the Headlight function
Push lever to turn High Beams ON
Pull lever to flash Headlights / High Beams
AUTO Light position – When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically, depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Slightly move lever up/down to activate One-Touch Lane Change Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch up/down to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal Lever up/down slightly up or down for less than 1 second and then releasing The lane change signal will blink 3 times
To change how many times the Lane Change Signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User Settings Mode* in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes (Type B cluster)
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
REMINDERS:
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
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When the warning pop-up illuminates on the instrument cluster, the HBA is not working properly See an authorized Kia dealer for ser vice
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle using the high beams
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High Beam Assist (HBA)*
When enabled, High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from other vehicles and road conditions
To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and turn on the high beams by pushing the lever away from you The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

CENTER PANEL
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CENTERPANEL
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*)
QUICK TIPS
•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
QUICK TIPS
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Multimedia/Charger USB Ports & Power Outlets Video
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CENTER PANEL
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CENTERPANEL
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
QUICK TIPSREMINDERS:
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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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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
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
QUICK TIPS
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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

OTHER KEY FEATURES
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
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The Sunvisor may impair visibilit y if not adjusted properly Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
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Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around to or from the front or side windows
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Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed
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Map/Room Lamp Operation: Push the lens A to turn the Map Lamp ON/OFF This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map lamp or personal lamp for the driver or front passenger
Door Mode: When the door button B is pressed, the Map Lamp turns ON when any door is opened
Front/Rear Room Lamps: When the room button C is pressed, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON
Automatic turn off function*: The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the Engine System Start/Stop button* is OFF
Map/Room Lamps
(Type B)
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•When doors are unlocked by the Smar t Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
•If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
•Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
(Type A)
For illustrative purposes only Display may var yDo not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Sunroof Open Warning*
If the Sunroof is not fully closed, the warning will chime and display on the Instrument Cluster LCD screen* B when:
•The ignition is turned off (Smart Key*)
•The ignition key is removed
•The driver ’s door is opened
REMINDERS:
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Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
The sunroof operation is controlled by a multidirectional button/lever A The ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate the Sunroof
To slide the Sunroof:
•Auto open: Slide the switch A backward to the farthest position (second detent)
•Auto close (glass only): Slide the switch A forward to the farthest position (second detent)
Tilt the Sunroof:
•Tilt open: Press switch A upward
•Tilt close: Press switch A forward
Sunroof Operation
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Sunroof Operation Video
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While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
– If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
– If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
QUICK TIPS
To stop the Sunroof/Sunshade at any position, push or pull the sunroof control lever in any direction (one detent)
QUICK TIP
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Opening the Hood:
Located on the bottom left of the driver ’s panel, pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary Latch B inside of the Hood’s center to the left, and lift the Hood
(But ton is located underneath the Liftgate lid)
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood by pressing the front center of the Hood Then, release hood to drop into place and securely latch
REMINDERS:
•While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood
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Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat sur face, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and set ting the parking brake
•Make sure the hood is securely closed before driving
REMINDER: When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
Liftgate Release Button
With Liftgate unlocked, press the Liftgate Release button C and pull the Liftgate lid up by the handle to open
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release But ton
•The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smar t Key* is within close proximit y to the vehicle
QUICK TIPS
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Liftgate Buttons and Operation Video
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