KIA SOUL 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (ADAS)
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Rear View Monitor (RVM)†3
Rear View Monitor is a supplemental function that displays the view behind the vehicle through the audio control unit screen while the vehicle is in Reverse
Rear View Monitor activates when the:
1 Engine Start/Stop button* is in the ON position (green light)
2
Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures Rear View Monitor may not display ever y object behind the vehicle Always drive safely and use caution when backing up REMINDERS:
•If Parking Safety Priority is selected in User Set ting Menu, the audio volume will temporarily decrease while Rear View Monitor is operating for safe parking
•Always drive carefully and use caution when backing up
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The vehicle speed needs to be slower than 6 mph for RVM to operate
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Through normal use and after inclement weather or washing, the wide-rear camera may become dir t y Use a clean, microfiber cloth to remove any dir t, debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens
For illustrative purposes only Display may var y Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Rear-Camera Display)
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Highway Driving Assist (HDA)*†3
Highway Driving Assist is designed to adjust the speed of the vehicle when driving on limited/controlled access highways
When HDA is activated and the conditions are met, the Instrument Cluster indicator A will illuminate green If the conditions are not met, HDA will be in standby mode and the indicator light A will illuminate white When in operation, and if both lanes are recognized, the Instrument Cluster will show the lanes illuminated white and the HDA indicator illuminated green A
Hands-off Warning - If the driver takes their hands off the Steering Wheel for several seconds, a warning message will appear on the Instrument Cluster, and an audible warning will sound If hands on the Steering Wheel is not detected, HDA will cancel
HDA settings:
•HDA can be turned on/off by going to 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 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 Driver Convenience Select Highway Driving Assist to activate
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Video
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REMINDERS:
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Limited access roads information may var y See owner ’s manual for more information
•When the ignition is cycled, HDA returns to its previous HDA set ting state, on or off
When engaged, Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on cer tain federal highways Always drive safely and use caution Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
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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
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Rear Cross-traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Video
QR CODE
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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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’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
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
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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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
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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
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Tilt/Telescoping/Heated Steering Wheel Video
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AUTOAutomatic Headlights / High Beam Assist (HBA)* position
Headlight position
Parking Light 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
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
QR CODE
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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MIST: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
INT: Intermit tent wipe
LO: Slow wipe
HI: Fast wipe
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Rear Wiper & Washer*
To operate:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push lever to spray and wipe
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Windshield Wipers & Washers
To operate:
•Rotate switch to adjust Wiper mode
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press INT switch up/down A to adjust Intermittent
Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wipers and Wiper Stalk Video
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•Moving lever to HI increases intermit tent wipe frequency and wipe speed
•Moving lever to LO decreases frequency of wipes
•Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
QUICK TIPS
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Audio Controls†1 5
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Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®*/Media modes
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Seek/Preset buttons Radio (FM/AM/SiriusXM®) Modes: Press to advance through Preset Stations Press and hold to Auto Seek Media Mode: Press to move track up/down Press & hold to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
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Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume Mute audio: Press to mute all audio (Media pauses in some Media modes when pressed)
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For other audio system information, refer to pages 28-34
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Steering Wheel Controls Video
QR CODE
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEM
A Volume buttons: Press +/- to raise/lower speaker volume Mute audio: To mute the audio system, hold the button
B Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition*; recognition/bring up menus/place calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system press and hold to exit voice recognition*
C Receive/Place Call button*: Press to receive/place calls If no phone is paired, press button to pair a phone
End Call button: Press to end a call, reject an incoming call or cancel a function
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustration
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to kia com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
REMINDER: Microphone is located in the overhead console
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio system’s user ’s guide, your vehicle’s Quick Star t Guide or the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual
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:
1 Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the call history screen)
2 Option 2*: Press the Talk button B Then say the command “Call {name}” or Dial {number} followed by contact name or number
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†2 , 1 5
(But tons located on left side on Steering Wheel)
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
• Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phone book entries
•Because of differences in phone qualit y, ser vice providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionalit y may differ from one phone to another
QUICK TIPS
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
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Voice Recognition TipsVideo
Star, Favorite & Radio Presets Buttons Video
QR CODE
For other audio system information, refer to pages 27-3 4