key battery KIA Soul 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

Index
6I
Power outlet ··················\
··················\
··················\
······4-102
Shopping bag holder ··················\
··················\
···········4-103
Sunvisor··················\
··················\
··················\
·············4-101
Interior light ··················\
··················\
··················\
·············4-72
Interior overview ··················\
··················\
··················\
·······2-2
ISG (Idle stop and go) system ··················\
··················\
···5-13
Jump starting··················\
··················\
··················\
··············6-5
Key position ··················\
··················\
··················\
···············5-5
Keys ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
·········4-2
Label Air bag warning label··················\
··················\
············3-56
Refrigerant label ··················\
··················\
··················\
····8-8
Tire sidewall labeling ··················\
··················\
············7-46
Tire specification and pressure label··················\
·········8-8
Vehicle certification label··················\
··················\
········8-7
Lighting··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
··4-65 Battery saver function ··················\
··················\
···········4-65
Headlamp escort ··················\
··················\
··················\
··4-65 Lower anchor ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········3-29
Lubricants and capacities··················\
··················\
·············8-4
Luggage box ··················\
··················\
··················\
············4-99
Luggage net ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········4-104
Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···········7-22
Maintenance services ··················\
··················\
··············7-4
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-21
Normal maintenance schedule ··················\
··················\
7-9
Owner maintenance··················\
··················\
·················7-6
Scheduled maintenance service ··················\
················7-8
Tire maintenance ··················\
··················\
··················\
·7-46
Maintenance schedule··················\
··················\
··················\
7-8 Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-21
Normal maintenance schedule ··················\
··················\
7-9
Maintenance services ··················\
··················\
··················\
·7-4
Manual climate control system··················\
··················\
··4-76 Air conditioning ··················\
··················\
··················\
··4-81
Climate control air filter··················\
··················\
········4-84
Heating and air conditioning··················\
··················\
·4-77
Manual transaxle··················\
··················\
··················\
······5-17
Manual transaxle shift indicator ··················\
··················\
4-49
Memory fuse ··················\
··················\
··················\
············7-56
M
J
K
L

47
Features of your vehicle
Transmitter precautions
The transmitter will not work if any of
the following occurs:
The ignition key is in the ignitionswitch.
You exceed the operating distance limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
The battery in the transmitter is weak.
Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
The weather is extremely cold.
The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the trans-
mitter.
When the transmitter does not work
properly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, contact
an authorized Kia dealer. This device complies with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-
210.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due to changes
or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance, it will not be cov-
ered by your manufacturer’s vehicle
warranty.
Battery replacement
A transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium
battery which will normally last for
several years. When replacement is
necessary, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
gently pry open the transmitter
center cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
positive “+” symbol faces up as
indicated in the illustration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
OED039003A

Features of your vehicle
84
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.

Features of your vehicle
14
4
✽
✽
NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use
the key with other immobilizer keys
around. Otherwise the engine may
not start or may stop soon after it
starts. Keep each key separate in
order to avoid a starting malfunc-
tion.
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
Battery replacement
A smart key battery should last for
several years, but if the smart key is
not working properly, try replacing
the battery with a new one. If you are
unsure how to use your smart key or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
1. Pry open the rear cover of the
smart key.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
positive “+” symbol faces down as
indicated in the illustration. 3. Install the battery in the reverse
order of removal.
The smart key is designed to give
you years of trouble-free use, howev-
er it can malfunction if exposed to
moisture or static electricity. If you
are unsure how to use or replace the
battery, contact an authorized Kia
dealer.
OEN040208
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories near the smart key.
The engine may not startbecause the metal accessoriesmay interrupt the transpondersignal from transmitting normal-ly.

415
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.

Features of your vehicle
18
4
With central door lock switch
Operate by pressing the central door
lock switch.
When pressing the front portion (1)
of the switch, all vehicle doors will
lock.
When pressing the rear portion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors will
unlock.
If the key is in the ignition switch and any front door is opened, the
doors will not lock even though the
front portion (1) of the central door
lock switch is pressed.
Door lock/unlock features
Impact sensing door unlock sys-
tem
All doors will be automatically
unlocked when the impact is deliv-
ered to impact sensors while the igni-
tion switch is ON.
However, the doors may not be
unlocked if mechanical problems
occur with the door lock system or
battery.
Speed sensing door lock system (if equipped)
All doors will automatically lock after
the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h
(9.3 MPH).
Shift lever door lock/unlock sys-tem (if equipped)
All doors will automatically unlock
when the shift lever is moved into P
(Park).
OAM049006/OAM042007N
Passenger’s doorDriver’s door
WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be
fully closed and locked while
the vehicle is in motion to pre-
vent accidental opening of the
door.
WARNING - Unattended children/
animals
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. An
enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended
children or animals who cannot
escape the vehicle.

Features of your vehicle
56
4
Tailgate open warning
light
This warning light illuminates when
the tailgate is not closed securely
with the ignition switch in any posi-
tion.
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the
ignition switch in any position.
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)
Without smart key system
This light illuminates when the immo-
bilizer key is inserted and turned to
the ON position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine.
The light goes out after the engine is
running.
If this light blinks when the ignition
switch is in the ON position before
starting the engine, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
With smart key system
If any of the following occurs in a
vehicle equipped with the smart key,
the immobilizer indicator illuminates,
blinks or goes off. When the smart key is in the vehi-
cle, if the ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ACC or ON posi-
tion, the indicator will illuminate for
approximately 30 seconds to indi-
cate that you are able to start the
engine. However, when the smart
key is not in the vehicle, if the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator will blink for
a few seconds to indicate that you
are not be able to start the engine.
If the indicator illuminates only for 2 seconds and goes out when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
turned to ON position with the
smart key in the vehicle, have the
system checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
When the battery is weak, if the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator will blink and
you are not able to start the
engine. However, you are able to
start the engine by inserting the
smart key in the smart key holder.
Also, if the smart key system relat-
ed parts have a problem, the indi-
cator will blink.

461
Features of your vehicle
Low key battery
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
turns to the OFF position when the
smart key in the vehicle discharges,
the warning illuminates on the LCD
display for about 10 seconds. Also,
the warning chime sounds once.
Replace the battery with a new one.
Press brake pedal to start engine
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
turns to the ACC position twice by
pressing the button repeatedly with-
out depressing the brake pedal, the
warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for about 10 seconds to indicate
that you should depress the brake
pedal to start the engine.Press clutch pedal to start engine
(if equipped)
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
turns to the ACC position twice by
pressing the button repeatedly with-
out depressing the clutch pedal, the
warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for about 10 seconds to indicate
that you should depress the clutch
pedal to start the engine.
Shift to "P" position
If you try to turn off the engine with-
out the shift lever in the P (Park)
position, the ENGINE START/STOP
button will turn to the ACC position. If
the button is pressed once more it
will turn to the ON position. The
warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for about 10 seconds to indicate
that you should press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position to turn
off the engine.
Also, the warning chime sounds for
about 10 seconds. (if equipped)Remove key
When you turn off the engine with
the smart key in the smart key hold-
er, the warning illuminates on the
LCD display for about 10 seconds.
Also, the smart key holder light blinks
for about 10 seconds.
To remove the smart key push the
smart key once and pull it out from
the smart key holder.
Insert key
If you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while "Key is
not detected" illuminates on the LCD
display, the warning “Insert key” illu-
minates for about 10 seconds. Also,
the immobilizer indicator and the key
holder light blinks for about 10 sec-
onds.

465
Features of your vehicle
Headlamp escort (if equipped)
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or OFF position with the head-
lights ON, the headlights remain on
for about 20 minutes. However, if the
driver’s door is opened and closed,
the headlights are turned off after 30
seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the trans-
mitter (or smart key) twice or turning
the light switch to the OFF or Auto
position. However, if you turn the light
switch to the Auto position when it is
dark outside, the headlights will not
be turned off immediately.
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is toprevent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the parking lights when
the driver removes the ignition key
and opens the driver-side door (in
that order).
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driv-
er parks on the side of the road at
night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the ignition key is removed,
perform the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch
on the steering column.
Daytime running light
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especial-
ly helpful after dawn and before sun-
set.
The DRL system turns OFF when:
1. The headlight are ON.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. Engine stops.
4. The turn signal light is ON.
LIGHTING

Features of your vehicle
72
4
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine is
not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
Map lamp
Push the lens (1) to turn the map
lamp on or off. This light produces a
spot beam for convenient use as a
map lamp at night or as a personal
lamp for the driver and the front pas-
senger.
(2) DOOR
The light will turn on as below if the
button is pressed.
The light will turn off if the button is
pressed again. The light comes on
when any door (or tailgate) is opened
regardless of the ignition switch posi-
tion. When doors are unlocked by the
transmitter or the key is removed
from the ignition switch, the light
comes on for approximately 30 sec-
onds as long as any door is not
opened. The light goes out gradually
after approximately 30 seconds if the
door is closed.
However, if the ignition switch is ON
or all doors are locked, the light will
turn off immediately. If a door is
opened with the ignition switch in the
ACC or LOCK position, the light
stays on for about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ON position, the
light stays on continuously.
INTERIOR LIGHT
OAM042052
■Type A
WARNING - Interior light
Do not use the interior lights
when driving in the dark. The
glare from the interior lights
may obstruct your view and
cause an accident.