warning KIA SOUL EV 2017 Features and Functions Guide

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CENTER PANEL
P
R
N
D
B
SHIFTLOCK
RELEASE
POWER
B
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QR CODEAutomatic Gear Shift with Regenerative Brake Mode
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
B: Regenerative Brake Mode
Regenerative Brake Mode “B” – Move the gear
shift to the “B” position B to enter the maximum
regenerative braking drive mode This mode helps
to minimize energy loss and increase the distance
to empt y
For more information on Regenerative Brake Mode, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

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SEATING
AB
C
6-Way Adjustable Driver’s Seat
Pull lever A to slide Seat forward/backward
Pull/press lever B to adjust Seat Height
Pull lever C to adjust Seatback Recline
When adjusting seat forward or backwards, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle
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Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
To adjust headrest forward*: Pull headrest forward to one of
several positions
To adjust headrest back*: Pull headrest completely forward,
then release
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up
To lower headrest: Press lock, then press the headrest down
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options
HOLD
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A
B
C
D
E
G
F
The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell or smart phone To help prevent this, store each device separately
QUICK TIP
QR CODESmart Key
A Press to lock All Doors
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
C Press and hold to unlock Tailgate and manually open
REMINDER: The Tailgate unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the vehicle
D Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm To turn off Alarm,
press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key (Button located on back of Smart Key)
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button F:
•Press button once to unlock driver’s door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
•Press again to lock all doors
Mechanical Key G:
•Use to unlock driver’s door
•Use to turn Child Safety Locks
For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
•Turn counterclockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Turn counterclockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Turn clockwise once to Lock All Doors
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All

OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Panoramic Sunroof Operation*
The sunroof operation is controlled through a multi-directional switch/lever and the sunshade is controlled through
the OPEN/CLOSE buttons The ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate the Sunroof and Sunshade
Slide the Sunroof:
•Open: Slide the lever A backward
•Close: Slide the lever A forward
REMINDER: If closed, the Sunshade will also open when lever is pressed backward

Tilt the Sunroof:
•Raise: Push lever A upward
•Lower: Pull lever A downward
REMINDER: If closed, the Sunshade will also open when lever is pressed backward

Slide the Sunshade:
•Open: Press the OPEN toggle button B
•Close: Press the CLOSE toggle button B
REMINDERS: •If open, the Sunroof will also close when the toggle button is pressed
•Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving
To stop the Sunroof/Sunshade at any position, push or pull the sunroof control lever in any direction
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Sunroof Open Warning*
If the Sunroof is not fully closed, the warning will chime and display
on the LCD screen* when:
•The ignition is turned off (Smart Key*)
•The ignition key is removed
•The driver’s door is opened
A

OTHER KEY FEATURES
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ON
DOOR
ROOM
ROOMDOOR
OPENCLOSE
( Type A )
( Type A )
AA
BC
D
( Type B)D
Map/Room Lamps
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

•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
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
•
Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around to or from the front or side windows
Pedestrian Warning System
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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OTHER KEY FEATURES
AB
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D
C
QR CODEHood Release Lever and Latch
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
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood by pressing the front center of the Hood Then, press
down to securely lock in place
REMINDER: While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood
Tire Mobility Kit
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 fix 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/inflating passenger car tires; do not use for inflating any other type of tires •Some damaged tires cannot be sealed completely; do not use the kit if a tire is damaged beyond repair
QUICK TIPSREMINDERS:
•
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

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
A
B
C
High-Voltage Areas
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
Air Inlet
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
Tailgate Release Button
Button is located underneath the Tailgate lid With Tailgate unlocked, press
the Tailgate Release button B and pull the Tailgate lid up by the handle to
open

•The Tailgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Tailgate Release Button •The Tailgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smart Key* is within close proximity to the vehicle
QUICK TIPS
Child Safety Locks
Located on the edge of the rear passenger doors, adjust switch C to the
LOCK position to disable the inner door handles from opening the rear
passenger doors
REMINDER: Child Safety Lock is located on rear passenger’s door jamb

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SAFETY FEATURES
PRESS
PRESS
A
B
D
C
OFF
DRIVER
REARA/C
P A SSE NGE R
A IR BA G
Seat Belts
To properly fasten your seat belts:
1
Insert the belt tongue plate A into the buckle B until it clicks
2
Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE
HIPS as possible C Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the
shoulder portion D
The Seat Belt warning chime operates for driver’s seat only
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Occupant Detection System (ODS) / PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF Indicator
ODS detects the presence and position of the front passenger and adjusts or turns off airbag
deployment accordingly
Depending on the situation and type of accident, the system may:
•Deploy airbag (Adult)
•Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the airbag should not be deployed, the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” light
will illuminate
Seat Belt Retractor Locks
•Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder seat belts to remain unlocked during
normal vehicle operation for freedom of movement and increased comfort
•During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN COLLISIONS, seat
belt retractors will automatically lock the belts to reduce the risk of injury

MAINTENANCE
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (Continued)
18,750 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear

22,500 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear

26,250 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear
30,000 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire pressure and tread
wear
REPLACE
•Climate control air filter**
INSPECT*
•Air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant
and performance**
•Cooling system1
•12V battery condition
•Brake lines, hoses and connections
•Brake fluid
•Disc brakes and pads
•Suspension ball joints & mounting bolts
•Steering gear rack, linkage and boots
•Brake pedal
•Drive shaft and boots
*Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean, or replace * *If equipped
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 motor compartment damage
33,750 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear

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MAINTENANCE
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Continued)
52,500 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear
56,250 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear
60,000 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire pressure and tread wear
REPLACE
•Climate control air filter**
INSPECT*
•Air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant
and performance**
•Cooling system1
•12V battery condition
•Brake lines, hoses and connections
•Brake fluid
•Disc brakes and pads
•Suspension ball joints & mounting bolts
•Steering gear rack, linkage and boots
•Brake pedal
•Drive shaft and boots
*Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean, or replace * *If equipped
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 motor compartment damage