air conditioning KIA SOUL EV 2015 Features and Functions Guide
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ESSENTIAL FEATURES
Air Conditioning / Climate Control    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  26
AVN (Audio/ Video/Navigation) System   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   24
Aux/USB/iPod
® Port & Power Outlets .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   27
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   22
Charging your Electric Vehicle .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  10
Cruise Control .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   21
Digital Clock .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   27
ECO System .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   09
Folding Rear Seatback    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   32
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  40
Tire Mobility Kit .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  
.  .   36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  06
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  20
VIDEOS & QR CODES   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster Overview .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    03
Indicators & Warning Lights   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    04
Electric Vehicle (E V ) Indicators  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   05
Energy Consumption .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    06
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   06
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 
 07
Trip Computer / Tripmeter  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   07
User Settings Mode  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   08
Service Mode  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   08
ELECTRIC VEHICLE \fEV) FEATURES ECO System .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  09
Charging Your Electric Vehicle   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . .  10
E
V Information Modes - Instrument Cluster  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 13
E V System Information - AVN Screen   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  14
DRIVER’S PANEL Instrument Panel Dimmer  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   16
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   16
Heated Steering Wheel Button  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   16
Hill-Start Assist Control   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   16
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock   .  .  .    17
Automatic Door Lock /Unlock .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    17
Heated Outside Mirrors*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   17
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   17
STEERIN\b WHEEL CONTROLS Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  18
Headlights & High Beams    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    19
Turn Signals & Fog Lights   .  .  .  .  .  .  .
  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    19
Windshield Wipers & Washers  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   20
Rear Wiper & Washer   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    20
FlexSteer™ Steering Wheel Mode  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  20
Audio Controls .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    21
Cruise Control .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    21
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    22CENTER PANEL
AVN (Audio/Video/Navigation) System  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  24
Power Button  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    25
Automatic Climate Control  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   26
Driver Only Ventilation  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    27
Reserved Climate Control   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  
.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  27
Digital Clock .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    27
Aux/USB/iPod
® Port & Power Outlets    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    27
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   28
Automatic Gear Shift with Regenerative Brake Mode  .  .  .  29
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    30
S E AT I N \b 6-Way Adjustable Driver’s Seat   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    31
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  31
Folding Rear Seatback .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    32
OTHER KEY FEATURES Smart Key .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    33
Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    33
Map/Room Lamps .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    34
Pedestrian Warning System  .  .  .  .  .  .  
.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  34
Sunvisor .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    34
Rear-Camera Display    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    35
Parking Assist System .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    35
Hood Release Lever and Latch .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    36
Tire Mobility Kit  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   36
High-Voltage Areas    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    37
Air Inlet  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   37
Rear Hatch Release Button .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    38
Child Safety Locks .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    38
SAFETY FEATURES Seat Belts .  .
  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    39
Seat Belt Retractor Locks   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    39
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    40
LE\bAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page)
MAINTENANCE  (See Back Cover)
*IF EQUIPPED SOUL EV  FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Driving  while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that 
may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The 
driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation 
of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment 
or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and 
focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not 
permissible by law should never be used during operation of the 
vehicle. 
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SOUL EV  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE26*IF EQUIPPED 
CENTER PANEL 
Automatic Climate Control
Climate Control Auto Function:
1.  Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation 
2.  Press MODE  buttons to control which vents air  ows 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  ow in through vents if Recirculated Air 
button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
 
 Your Automatic 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
DRIVER
EV
HEAT
REAR
ONLY
A/C MODE
CLIMATE
PASSENGER
AIR BAG
DRIVER
EV
ONLYPASSENGERAIR BAG
Fan Speed Control buttons
Mode Selection button
Display CLIMATE control information
Rear Windshield Defroster button Automatic Climate 
Control button 
Air Conditioning ON/OFF button
Front Windshield Defroster button
Heat ON/OFF button
  Temperature Control knob
System OFF button
DRIVER ONLY Ventilation button Recirculated Air buttonReserved Climate Control 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  ow and 
air conditioning may automatically engage at any 
time to reach desired temperature and reduce 
humidity  
   QUICK TIPS 
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*IF  EQUIPPED
See your owner’s manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule. 
Warranty may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed.  
Call 1-800-333-4kia (4542) for roadside assistance. 
* and, if necessary, adjust, clean, replace or correct
** If equipped
* * *
   
 
  
C
 heck and adjust level and check for leaks. Inspect regularly
Check tire pressure once a month or more. Transfer case oil and rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
1  When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.2  When replacing coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
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INTERVAL MAINTENANCE CHART
  7,500 miles  A
15,000 milesA
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
A
37,500 milesB
45,000 milesA
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
A
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
A
82,500 miles
90,000  miles   
A
 97,500  miles   
105,000  miles   
A
112,500  miles   B
120,000  miles   AC
3,750 miles  — At every 3,750 miles or 6 months, rotate tires, check tire pressure and tread wear.
A           Inspect * — Brake lines, hoses and connections, disc brakes and pads, brake pedal and operation, brake fluid, steering gear rack, linkage and boots, 
suspension mounting bolts and ball joints, drive shaft and boots, air conditioning compressor, air conditioning refrigerant /performance, cooling 
system
1, 12V battery condition  
Replace  — Climate control air filter
B       
    Inspect * — Reduction gear oilC  
    Replace  — Engine coolant2  
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
When your vehicle requires service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best.  Your dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia 
replacement parts, and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.  For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Kia dealer.
Soul EV Features & Functions Guide 
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 Air Conditioning / Climate Control – page 26  
 Demonstrate Air Flow Modes,  Defog and Defrosting Windshield 
   Driver Only Ventilation/Reserved Climate Control  
–  page 27
 
  Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers* – page 20
Automatic*
Rotate level to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed.
Pull to spray and wipe. M I S T:
 Single wipe
I N T:   Intermittent wipe
LO:  Slow wipe
HI:  Fast wipe
OFF:
 Wiper off Push to spray and wipe. Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes.
ON:   Normal wipe
INT :   Intermittent wipe
OFF :   Wiper Off
*IF  EQUIPPED
Faster
Slower
SOUL EV  CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECKLIST
Owner’s Name:   _________________________________________ VIN: _____________________________Mileage:  _____________________
Dealership Name:  _______________________________________ Sales Consultant: _________________Date:  ________________________BEFORE DELIVERY Verify all tire pressures are to spec (see driver’s door label)  LF                LR                 RF               RR             Verify proper operation of Smart Key lock /unlock Ensure floor mats are snapped into place (if applicable) Verify vehicle is clean (interior and exterior), in good condition and free of chips and scratches  Ensure all key documents are in the vehicle (Owner’s Manual, Warranty and Consumer Information booklet, 
Tire Warranty booklet and Features & Functions Guide and Car Multimedia System User’s Manual.)KEY FEATURE WALKTHROU\bH
AUTO
OFF
FRONTREAR
A/C MODE
CLIMATEPASSENGER AIR BAG
activeECO
AUTO
OFF
FRONTDRIVER
EV
HEAT
REAR
ONLY
A/C MODE
CLIMATE
PASSENGER
AIR BAG
DRIVER
EV
ONLY
PASSENGERAIR BAG