cruise control 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 GUIDE4*IF EQUIPPED 
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER\H
Ready Indicator Light
Service Warning Light
Charging Indicator Light
Power Down Warning Light
High-Voltage Battery Level 
Warning Light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) 
Warning Light
Cruise ON/OFF Indicator
Cruise SET Indicator
Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC) Indicator
Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC) OFF Indicator
 Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire 
Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) Malfunction Indicator
Tailgate Open Warning Light 
Seat Belt Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light
Regenerative Brake Warning 
Light (red/yellow)
High Beam Indicator
Tail Light Indicator*
Immobilizer Indicator Light*
Airbag Warning Light
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid 
Warning Light
Electronic Brake Force 
Distribution (EBD) System 
Warning Light
Front Fog Light Indicator*
ECO System Indicator
Electronic Power Steering 
Warning Light
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
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s 
instrument cluster & indicator light 
locations may differ from those in 
the illustrations . See your Owner’s 
Manual for more details.
Indicators & Warning Lights
 
 
For more information on 
the function of all indicator 
and warning lights, please 
refer to the Owner’s 
Manual .    QUICK TIPS
 
 
EV Cluster Overview Video  
  
To view a video on your 
mobile device, snap this 
QR Code or visit the listed 
website .
www.KuTechVideos.com/ps23/2015
   QR CODE
AB 
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EV Information Modes - Instrument Cluster
Soul EV’s instrument cluster LCD displays the following EV system screens 
to inform the driver of the current energy flow and ECO level
 
T
he EV Energy Flow screen notifies the driver of the EV system’s energy 
flow in operating modes
 
E
V Propulsion – Energy 
flows from high-voltage 
battery to the wheel when 
the vehicle is driven by motor
 
R
egenerative Braking – Energy flows 
from wheel to high-voltage battery when 
the accelerator pedal is released or the 
brake pedal is pressed
 
T
he ECO Level screen displays the 
current ECO driving level
 
 If you drive 
economically, the ECO level will increase
 
 
If you do not drive economically, the ECO 
level will decrease
 
T
o access the EV Information Mode screen, use the control buttons located 
on the steering wheel
 
 Press the Mode/Select button A to enter   
You can navigate the selections on the screen by pressing the following 
buttons: 
 • U
se the Mode/Select button 
A for changing modes and setting a 
selected item
 • U
se the Move button 
B for changing items ECO Level 4P
Energy Flow
PECO Level 4P
Energy Flow
P
MODE
SET
CRUISE
RES
CANCELMODE
VOL
VOL
MODE
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel)
A
B
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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SOUL EV  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE22*IF EQUIPPED 
STEERIN\b WHEEL CONT\HROLS
A  Volume button:  Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume
B   Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition / bring up menus / place 
calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system
C  Receive/Place Call button:  Press to receive/place/transfer calls. Press to 
place a call using vocal command prompts from the system, or to answer 
an incoming call
D  End Call button: Press to end a call or cancel a function
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
For more information, if equipped, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual or the UVO System User’s Manual. For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to www.kia.com, Owners section, or 
call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more speci c Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions.
REMINDERS: 
 
Microphone is located in the overhead console
 
 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. Drivers should remain attentive to 
driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
SET
CRUISE
RES
CANCELMODE
VOL
VOL
MODE
A
B
C
D
 
 
 
 Phonebook transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of 
phonebook entries
 
Because of differences in phone quality, service providers and Bluetooth® Wireless 
Technology chip programming, functionality may differ from one phone to another 
   QUICK TIPS 
 
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking 
the command.    QUICK TIPS 
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 Digital Clock – page 27 Power Button – page 25 Folding Rear Seatback – page 32 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator – page 40 Rear-Camera Display* – page 35
 Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*  – page 30 Smart Key – page 33 Tire Mobility Kit – page 36 Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS) – page 6
*IF EQUIPPED
   Explain first service process and schedule first service appointment    Tour Parts & Service departments, introduce staff & explain value of Kia Parts and Service   Review recommended maintenance schedule and maintenance requirements to validate warranty   Review business hours & Customer 360° Care   Review the Kia 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program   Ensure 100% satisfaction with sales and delivery process and no problems with the vehicle   Confirm time and best contact number for initial dealer follow-upSales Consultant:  ______________________________________________________________Date:  ____________________
Sales Manager:  ________________________________________________________________Date:  ____________________
Customer:   _____________________________________________________________________Date:  ____________________
 Cruise Control –  page 21 Demonstrate operation
SET
CRUISE
RESCANCEL
MODE
VOL
VOL
  Aux/USB/iPod
® Port –  page 27
SETCRUISERESCANCEL
MODE
VOL
VOL
MODE
  Bluetooth
® W ireless Technology 
–  page 22
Demonstrate operation AVN System –  page 24
 
For further AVN System operation, refer to 
the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual. 
 Charging Your Electric Vehicle 
–  page 10
 ECO System –  page 9
 
MAP
UVORADIO
NAVIINFOSETUP
POWER
VOL TUNE
FILEPUSH
VOICE
SOUL EV  CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECKLIST
KEY FEATURE WALKTHROU\bHDURIN\b DELIVERY 
Demonstrate the following with the customer:
12V120W
12V180W
AUX USB
Zero EmissionPOWER
CHARGE
FAULT
ECOOFF
ECOOFF
ECOOFF
Energy ConsumptionHold : Reset0
4
8--.-
mi./kwh
POWER
ECO
GUIDE
CHARGE
MAX
MIN
EPB
RANGE mi.
MPH
POWER
ECO
GUIDE
CHARGE
MAX
MIN
EPB
RANGE mi.
MPH
ECOelectric
Energy ConsumptionHold : Reset0
4
8--.-
mi./kwh