engine KIA SOUL EV 2015 Features and Functions Guide
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR  SOUL EV
Congratulations on Your New Kia Purchase!
Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of comfortable and dependable driving.  
Kia is committed to quality, innovation, safety and — above all — your satisfaction.
Using This Guide
The information contained in this guide is a brief overview that will help you become familiar with the operation and features of your new Kia  vehicle. The flipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations help to ensure the instructions are easy to follow. 
This Features & Functions Guide and the specific operational and safety information it provides is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia  reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.
While the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle specifications without notice in advance or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with such changes. 
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EV Active ECO Video
To view a video on your 
mobile device, snap this 
QR Code or visit the listed 
website
 
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efer to page 2 for more 
information
 
www.KuTechVideos.com/ps23/2015
   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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SOUL EV  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE16*IF EQUIPPED 
DRIVER'S PANEL
Electronic Stability Control \fESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering 
maneuvers. It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving 
whenever possible .
Press ESC button 
B to turn ESC OFF/ON.
REMINDERS: 
 
ESC is turned ON at vehicle start-up
 
 The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever the ESC 
is active
Instrument Panel Dimmer 
With parking lights / headlights ON, press button A + or – to adjust display 
brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
REMINDERS: 
•   Door Mood Lamp is a  xed brightness and cannot be adjusted (not to be confused with  Advanced Mood Lighting Speaker)
•   The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the AVN System screen; use  AVN setup to adjust brightness on the AVN System
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button C to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater, while the Engine 
Start /Stop Button is in the ON position. Steering wheel heater will turn off 
automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is pressed again to deactivate.
 
 
 If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater 
being turned on, system will automatically be set ON again.    QUICK TIPS
Hill-Start Assist Control \fHAC)
HAC helps 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.
REMINDER:  The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position .
 
 
 
HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start 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
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
A
B
C
(Buttons located left of steering column) 
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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 GUIDE24*IF EQUIPPED 
CENTER PANEL 
AVN \fAudio/Video/Navigation) System  
– FM/AM/Si\fius®/M\bdia (Aux/USB/iPod®/BT Audio/My Music)
For further AVN System operation and using the app, refer to the 
Car Multimedia System User’s Manual.  REMINDERS: 
 
 Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the 
illustration . See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
 
  The registered MyUVO .com account is activated for  ve years 
with no charges. When it expires, go to MyUVO.com and 
register for the plan of your choice
 
 
 
When using the voice command feature, wait for 
the system BEEP before speaking the command
 
Prolonged use of the AVN System in ACC mode may 
drain the vehicle’s battery . A warning screen may 
appear periodically to remind users that the AVN 
System should be operated with the engine running to 
prevent battery discharge  
   QUICK TIPS
To adjust the Sound settings (bass, middle, treble, fader, balance) 
- Select the on-screen SOUND button on the audio mode’s main 
screen. To adjust, press the on-screen arrows.
MAP
UVO
SEEK
TRACK
RADIO
MEDIA
NAVI
PHONE
INFO
SETUP
POWER
VOL TUNE
FILEPUSH
VOICE MAP
Press to Power ON/OFF. 
Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter UVO eServices mode 
Press to select FM/AM 
Sirius
® Modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius
® 
Stations/Media tracks/files  Press to display the Map screen for 
the current position / VOICE mode
Press to display the Destination menu screen
Press to enter PHONE mode
Press to display the SE TUP mode Press to display INFO mode 
Press to change Radio/Sirius
® 
Stations/Media tracks/files 
Press to select previous/next Radio/
Sirius
® stations/ Media tracks/ files.
Press and hold to move quickly  through stations/tracks/files 
To use UVO EV Services:
1.  Register through your AVN System or at MyUVO. com account
2.  On the AVN System screen, verify the vehicle by pressing the  UVO button 
A and press the on-screen ACTIVATE button
3.  Select the EXISTING ACCOUNT TAB and enter your email address  and password from your MyUVO. com account
4.  Then press the on-screen SUBMIT button to complete veri cation
5.  On your Smartphone, go to an app store or marketplace to  download the UVO EV Services App and log in to the app using 
your MyUVO. com account credentials .  
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To view these videos on 
your mobile device, snap 
these QR Codes or visit the 
listed website.
Refer to page 2 for more 
information .
EV AVN System Videos
EV Services Activation 
Video
www.KuTechVideos.com/audio/evavn
   QR CODE
www.KuTechVideos.com/ps23/2015 
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SOUL EV  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE34*IF EQUIPPED 
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Map/Room LampsPedestrian Warning System
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.
When the DOOR button 
B is pressed, the Map Lamp turns ON when any door is opened.
When the ROOM button 
C is pressed, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON.
Room Lamp
When the Room Lamp button 
D is pressed, the lamp turns ON.
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the Engine 
System Start /Stop button* is OFF.
ON
DOOR
ROOM
ROOMDOOR
OPENCLOSE
Sunvisor
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side 
windows . Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed.
REMINDERS: 
 
Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
 
Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
 
The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
( Type A )
( Type A )
AAB
C
D
 
 
When doors are unlocked by the Smart 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 battery discharge 
   QUICK TIPS
The Pedestrian Warning System generates engine sound for 
pedestrians to hear the vehicle since an Electric Vehicle (EV ) has 
no sound when operating.
The Pedestrian Warning System will operate when:
 
 The EV vehicle is moving at a low speed
 
 The gear shift is moved to the (R) Reverse position 
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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