light KIA Soul 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

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Keys / 4-2
Remote keyless entry / 4-6
Smart key / 4-9
Door locks / 4-16
Tailgate / 4-20
Windows / 4-22
Hood / 4-25
Fuel filler door / 4-27
Sunroof / 4-30
Steering wheel / 4-34
Mirrors / 4-36
Instrument cluster / 4-40
Rearview camera / 4-63
Hazard warning flasher / 4-64
Lighting / 4-65
Wipers and washers / 4-69
Interior light / 4-72
Defroster / 4-75
Manual climate control system / 4-76
Automatic climate control system / 4-85
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-94
Storage compartment / 4-98
Interior features / 4-100
Exterior feature / 4-107
Audio system / 4-109
Features of your vehicle

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Remote keyless entry system
operations
Lock (1)
1.Close all doors, engine hood andtailgate.
2.Press the lock button(1).
3.All doors and tailgate will lock. The hazard warning lights will blink
once.
4.If the lock button is pressed once more within 4 seconds, the hazard
warning lights will blink and the
horn will sound once.
5.Make sure that doors are locked by checking the door lock button
inside or pulling the outside door
handle.
Unlock (2)
1.Press the unlock button(2).
2.The driver's door will unlock. Thehazard warning lights will blink two
times.
3.Press the unlock button(2) once more within 4 seconds.
4.All doors and tailgate will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink
two times.
You can change the system to unlock
all doors by one pressing the unlock
button(Central Door Unlock Mode).
Unlock mode can be switched
between Two Stage Unlock Mode
and Central Door Unlock Mode as
follows:
Press the lock button(1) and unlock
button(2) at the same time for 5 sec-
onds or more. The hazard warning
lights will blink four times.
Alarm (3, if equipped)
The horn sounds and the hazard
warning lights blink for about 30 sec-
onds if this button is pressed for
more than 2 seconds. To stop the
horn and lights, press any button on
the transmitter.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the keyless entry system is inoper-
ative due to exposure to water or liq-
uids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer's vehicle warranty.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
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For transmitter replacement, see an
authorized Kia dealer to reprogram
the transmitter.
The keyless entry system transmitter
is designed to give you years of trou-
ble-free use, however it can malfunc-
tion if exposed to moisture or static
electricity. If you are unsure how to
use your transmitter or replace the
battery, contact an authorized Kia
dealer.
To avoid damaging the transmitter,
don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it to
heat or sunlight.
An inappropriately disposed battery
can be harmful to the environment
and human health.
Dispose the battery according to
your local law(s) or regulation.CAUTION - Transmitterdamage
Do not drop, wet or expose the
keyless entry system transmit-ter to heat or sunlight.

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Features of your vehicle
Smart key function
1.Door lock
2.Door unlock
3.Tailgate unlock
4.Panic (if equipped)
Locking
Using the door handle button
1.Close all doors, engine hood andtailgate.
2.Press the button of the outside door handle.
3.All doors and tailgate will lock. The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound once.
4.Make sure that doors are locked by checking the door lock button
inside the vehicle or pulling the out-
side door handle. The button will only operate when
the smart key is within 0.7~1m
(28~40in.) from the outside door
handle.
Even though you press the outside door handle button, the doors will
not lock and the chime will sound
for 3 seconds if any of following
occur:
- The smart key is in the vehicle.
- The engine start/stop button is inACC or ON position.
- Any door except the tailgate is open.
SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
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Using the button on the smart key
1 Close all doors, engine hood and
tailgate.
2.Press the lock button(1).
3.All doors and tailgate will lock. The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound once.
4.Make sure that doors are locked by checking the door lock button
inside or pulling the outside door
handle.Unlocking
Using the door handle
1.Press the button of the driver's out-side door handle.
2.The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound two times.
3.Press the button once more within 4 seconds.
4.All doors and tailgate will unlock and the hazard warning lights will
blink and the chime will sound two
times.
❈ If you press the button of the front
passenger’s outside door handle
while carrying the smart key, all
doors will unlock. When the smart key is recognized
in the area of 0.7~1m (28~40in.)
from the front outside door handle,
other people can also open the
doors.
After unlocking the driver’s door or all doors, the door(s) will lock auto-
matically unless the door is
opened.

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Features of your vehicle
Using the button on the smart key
1.Press the unlock button (2) of thesmart key.
2.The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound two times.
3.Press the unlock button (2) once more within 4 seconds.
4.All doors and tailgate will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound two
times. After pressing the button, the doors
will lock automatically unless any
door or tailgate is opened within 30
seconds.
You can change the system to unlock
all doors by one pressing the unlock
button(Central Door Unlock Mode).
Unlock mode can be switched
between Two Stage Unlock Mode
and Central Door Unlock Mode as
follows:
Press the lock button(1) and unlock
button(2) at the same time for 5 sec-
onds or more. The hazard warning
lights will blink four times.Tailgate unlocking
Using the tailgate handle button
1.Carry the smart key.
2.Press the tailgate handle button.
3.When all doors are locked, the
hazard warning lights will blink two
times.
Using the button on the smart key
1.Press the tailgate unlock button(3) for more than 1 second.
2.When all doors are locked, the hazard warning lights will blink two
times.

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Panic
1.Press the panic button(4) for more
than 0.5 second.
2.The horn sounds and hazard warn- ing light flash for about 30 sec-
onds.
To stop the horn and lights, press
any button on the smart key.
Start-up
You can start the engine without
inserting the key. For detailed infor-
mation refer to the “Engine start/stop
button” in section 5.
Loss of the smart key
A maximum of 2 smart keys can be
registered to a single vehicle.
If you happen to lose your smart key,
you will not be able to start the
engine. You should immediately take
the vehicle and remaining key to your
authorized Kia dealer(tow the vehi-
cle, if necessary) to protect it from
potential theft.
Smart key precautions
The smart key will not work if any of the following occur:
- The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio sta-
tion or an airport which can inter-
fere with normal operation of the
smart key.
- The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellu-
lar phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your
vehicle.
When the smart key does not work correctly, open and close the door
with the mechanical key and con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION - Smart key
Keep the smart key away fromwater or any liquid as it canbecome damaged and not func-tion properly. If the smart key isinoperative due to exposure towater or liquids, it will not becovered by your manufacturer'svehicle warranty.

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Features of your vehicle
Using the wrong battery can cause
the smart key to malfunction. Be sure
to use the correct battery.
If you suspect that your smart key
might have sustained some damage,
or you feel your smart key is not
working correctly, contact an author-
ized Kia dealer.
An inappropriately disposed battery
can be harmful to the environment
and human health.
Dispose the battery according to
your local law(s) or regulation.
CAUTION - Smart keydamage
Do not drop, wet or expose the
smart key to heat or sunlight.

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Features of your vehicle
Power windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to oper-
ate.
Each door has a power window
switch that controls the door's win-
dow. The driver has a power window
lock button which can block the oper-
ation of passenger windows. The
power windows can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to
the ACC or LOCK position. However,
if the front doors are opened, the
power windows cannot be operated
even within the 30 second period.
In cold and wet climates, power win-
dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
✽ ✽NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if
equipped) in an open (or partially
open) position, your vehicle may
demonstrate a wind buffeting or
pulsation noise. This noise is a nor-
mal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the follow-
ing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows
down, partially lower both front
windows approximately one inch. If
you experience the noise with the
sunroof open, slightly reduce the
size of the sunroof opening.
Window opening and closing
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the
windows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press
down or pull up the front portion of
the corresponding switch to the first
detent position (5).
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Features of your vehicle
Opening the hood
1.Pull the release lever to unlatch thehood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P(Park) position for
automatic transaxle and to the
1st(First) gear or R(Reverse) for
manual transaxle, and setting the
parking brake. 2.Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, pull the second-
ary latch inside of the hood center
and lift the hood. 3.Pull out the support rod from the
hood.
4.Hold the hood open with the sup- port rod.
HOOD
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WARNING - Hot parts
Grasp the support rod in the
area wrapped in rubber. The
rubber will help prevent you
from being burned by hot metal
when the engine is hot.