hood release 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 GUIDE36*IF EQUIPPED 
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Opening the Hood:
1.  Located on the bottom left of the driver’s panel, pull the Hood Release Lever 
A to unlatch the Hood 
2.  In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary  Latch 
B up inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
REMINDER: While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood .
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood by pressing the front center of the Hood. Then, press 
down to securely lock in place.
AB
 
 
Tire Mobility Kit Video 
  
To view a video on your 
mobile device, snap this 
QR Code or visit the listed 
website .
Refer to page 2 for more 
information .
www.KuTechVideos.com/ps23/2015
   QR CODETire Mobility Kit
REMINDERS:
 
 The Tire Mobility Kit requires 
the use of the 12V/15A /180W 
Power Outlet, which is located 
on the right side of the outlet /aux 
port area
 
  After tire is properly sealed, drive 
cautiously at no more than a total 
distance speed of 50 mph for no 
longer than a maximum distance 
of up to 120 miles
The Tire Mobility Kit may temporarily seal 
certain types of tire damage.
For operational information, please refer to 
section 6 of your Owner’s Manual.
C Sealant Bottle
D Compressor
 
 
 
The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary  x and 
is to be used for one tire only; the tire should 
be inspected as soon as possible
 
The kit should only be used for sealing/
in ating passenger car tires; do not use for 
in ating any other type of tires
 
Some damaged tires cannot be sealed 
completely; do not use the kit if a tire is 
damaged beyond repair  
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