key battery KIA SOUL EV 2015 Features and Functions Guide
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Power Button
To start the vehicle: 
1.  Turn off all electrical devices
2.  Depress the brake pedal 
3.  Press the POWER button while gear shift is in P (Park) 
 
When Ready Indicator Light 
 is ON, the vehicle can be driven. 
To turn the power off, press the POWER button again, and ensure the gear 
shift is in (P) Park.
To use the POWER button, you must have the Smart Key fob on your person 
or inside the vehicle.
P
POWER 
 
 
To use electrical accessories:  
  Accessory position  
  •  When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button once (Amber light 
B)
  On position  
  •  When already in the ACC position ( Amber light 
B) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button again (Reddish-orange light C)
  •  When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button twice ( Reddish-orange light 
C)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position without driving may discharge the vehicle’s battery.  
REMINDERS: 
 
When the Ready Indicator Light is illuminated, the vehicle can be operated
 
Do not operate the vehicle if the Ready Indicator Light is not illuminated
 
 In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the vehicle off by 
pressing the Power button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times within 3 seconds
 
If Smart Key fob battery is dead, hold the fob up against the POWER button
 
 
EV Power Button and 
Smart Key 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
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   QR CODE
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Driver Only VentilationReserved Climate Control
Driver Only Ventilation restricts air flow to 
the driver’s side vents only
 
  This helps to 
optimize driving range by limiting the power 
drawn from the battery
 
P
ress DRIVER ONLY button 
A to enable air 
flow through the driver’s side vents only
 
R
 eserved Climate Control is designed to pre-cool or heat the vehicle’s interior 
to the preferred temperature while the vehicle is plugged into a charger
  
  
When Reserved Climate Control is set and the charging cable is connected, 
climate control begins operating 30 minutes before the set departure time
 
P ress the Reserved Climate Control button B to display the settings for 
appointed ventilation on the AVN
 
T
he Reserved Climate Control can also be set using the UVO EV Services App
  
For more information, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual.
AUTO
OFF
FRONT
DRIVER
EV
HEAT
REAR
ONLY
A/C MODE
CLIMATE
PASSENGER
AIR BAG
DRIVER
EV
ONLYPASSENGERAIR BAG
AB
12V120W12V180W
AUX USB
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets
REMINDER:  For the Tire 
Mobility Kit, only use the 
12V/15A/180W  Power Outlet, 
located on the right side of 
the outlet /aux
 
 port area
 
 
 
The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
 
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To view these videos on 
your mobile device, snap 
these QR Codes or visit the 
listed website
 
R
efer to page 2 for more 
information
 
E
V A /C and Driver Only 
Ventilation Video
USB Port Video
www.KuTechVideos.com/ps23/2015
   QR CODE
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Digital Clock
AVN System Clock Setup*:
Press the SETUP key, then the CLOCK 
button to display the Clock setting 
screen
 
 Then use the on-screen buttons 
to navigate through setup
 
(Buttons located on Center Panel)
(Located on lower part of Center Panel)
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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 
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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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High-Voltage AreasAir Inlet 
High-voltage areas are marked with an orange color with warning 
labels attached
 
REMINDER: Never touch the high voltage components marked in orange on the vehicle     
The air inlets A, located underneath both front seats, are used to cool the 
driving battery
 
 For safety reasons, these air inlets should never be blocked
 
   
Doing so may cause the battery to overheat
 
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