check engine KIA SOUL EV 2015 Features and Functions Guide
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EV Active ECO Video
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efer to page 2 for more 
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   QR CODEECO System
For more information on the ECO System, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
Soul EV is equipped with an ECO feature that improves energy 
efficiency and helps extend battery life
 
  The ECO System helps 
reduce energy consumption by controlling several vehicle 
components
 
 When activated, it optimizes drivetrain operations such 
as engine power and transmission to help improve energy economy
 
E
CO System ON results in reduced torque, higher energy efficiency, 
and enhanced regenerative braking
 
E
CO System OFF results in more torque, lower energy efficiency, 
and reduced regenerative braking
 
T
he ECO System is enabled by default and can be disabled by 
pressing the ECO OFF button 
A  The green ECO indicator light B in the instrument cluster will illuminate, indicating that ECO is 
operating
  
 
 
To help reduce energy consumption: 
 •Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate  •Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure and wheels aligned properly 
   QUICK TIPS
ECOOFFECOOFF
ECOOFF
Energy Consumption
Hold : Reset0
4
8
--.-mi./kwh
POWER
ECO
GUIDE
CHARGEMAX
MIN
EPB
RANGE mi.
MPH
POWER
ECO
GUIDE
CHARGEMAX
MIN
EPB
RANGE mi.
MPH
ECOelectric
Energy Consumption
Hold : Reset0
4
8
--.-mi./kwh
A
B
(Instrument Cluster)
(Button located below Gear Shift) 
Regenerative Brake Mode “B”  – Move the 
gear shift to the “B” position C to enter the 
maximum regenerative braking drive mode
  
T
his mode helps to minimize energy loss and 
increase the distance to empty
 
P
R
NDB
SHIFTLOCK
RELEASE
POWER 
C
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES  
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Cruise Control
Audio Controls
A   Audio MODE button:  Press to cycle through FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (USB, 
iPod®, Aux, BT Audio, My Music)
B  Seek/Preset button  
Radio Mode:  Press to advance through Preset Stations
 
 Press and hold to 
AUTO SEEK  
USB/iPod
® Mode: Press to move track up/down   Press & hold to FF/REW
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
D    CRUISE Control On/Off button: Press to turn the Cruise Control ON/OFF
E    Resume Cruising Speed button: Press to resume or increase  
Cruising Speed
F    Set Cruising Speed button: Press to set or decrease Cruising Speed
G   Cruise Control Cancel button: To cancel Cruise   C ontrol, do one of the 
following:
 • P
ress the brake pedal
 •P
ress the CANCEL button 
G     
For further audio system operations, refer to page 24. REMINDERS: 
 • Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations   See your Owner’s 
Manual for more details
 • Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided  D rivers should remain attentive to 
driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
SET
CRUISE
RES
CANCELMODE
VOL
VOL
AB
C
E
GD
F
 • 
 •Cruise Control is designed to function above 25 mph  •The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been 
depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine starting 
   QUICK TIPS
 
 
Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF
  
   QUICK TIPS
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS  
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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.
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