immobilizer KIA Soul 2014 2.G Owner's Manual

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Immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you insert your ignition key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON,
it checks and determines and verifies
if the ignition key is valid.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
To activate the immobilizer sys-tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobilizer system acti-
vates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizersystem:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
✽ ✽ 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 malfunction.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, contact an authorized
Kia dealer.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and
should be kept confidential. Do
not leave this number anywhere
in your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories
near the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interruptthe transponder signal and mayprevent the engine from beingstarted.

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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.Limp home (override) proce-
dure
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, if the immobilizer
indicator ( ) goes off after blink-
ing 5 times, your transponder
equipped in the ignition key is out of
order. You cannot start the engine
without the limp home procedure. To
start the engine, you have to input
your password by using the ignition
switch. Your password is only avail-
able from an authorized Kia dealer-
ship. Contact an authorized dealer
for more information.
The following procedure is how to
input your password of “2345” as an
example.
1. Turn the ignition s witch to the ON
position. The immobilizer indicator
( ) will blink 5 times and go off
indicating the beginning of the limp
home procedure.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignitionkey is an important part of theimmobilizer system. It isdesigned to give years of trou-ble-free service, however youshould avoid exposure to mois-ture, static electricity and roughhandling. Immobilizer systemmalfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjustthe immobilizer system becauseit could cause the immobilizersystem to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the immobilizersystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliancecould void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment. If thekeyless entry system is inopera-tive due to changes or modifica-tions not approved by the partyresponsible for compliance, itwill not be covered by your man-ufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

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3. To enter the first digit (in this
example “2”), turn the ignition
switch to the ON and ACC position
twice. Perform the same proce-
dure for the next digits between 3
seconds and 10 seconds (for
example, for “3”, turn the ignition
ON and ACC 3 times).
4. If all of the digits have been input successfully, you have to start the
engine within 30 seconds. If you
attempt to start the engine after 30
seconds, the engine will not start
and you will have to input your
password again.
After performing the limp home pro-
cedure, you have to see an author-
ized Kia dealer immediately to
inspect and repair your ignition key
or immobilizer system.

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Smart key precautions
The smart key will not work if anyof 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 contact
an authorized Kia dealer. If the smart key is in close proximi-
ty to your cell phone or smart
phone, the signal from the smart
key could be blocked by normal
operation of your cell phone or
smart phone. This is especially
important when the phone is active
such as making a call, receiving
calls, text messaging, and/or send-
ing/receiving emails. Avoid placing
the smart key and your cell phone
or smart phone in the same pants
or jacket pocket and maintain ade-
quate distance between the two
devices.
Smart key immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
smart key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you turn the engine start/stop
button to the ON position by pressing
the button while carrying the smart
key, it checks and determines and
verifies if the smart key is valid or not.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
CAUTION
Keep the smart key away fromwater or any liquid. If the key-less entry system is inoperativedue to exposure to water orother liquids, it will not be cov-ered by your manufacturer’svehicle warranty.

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To deactivate the immobilizer
system:
Turn the engine start/stop button to
the ON position by pressing the but-
ton while carrying the smart key.
To activate the immobilizer system:
Turn the engine start/stop button to
the OFF position. The immobilizer
system activates automatically.
Without a valid smart key for your
vehicle, the engine will not start.
✽ ✽ 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 malfunction.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, contact an authorized
Kia dealer.
CAUTION
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keysanywhere in your vehicle. YourImmobilizer password is a cus-tomer unique password andshould be kept confidential. Donot leave this number anywherein your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessoriesnear the smart key.
The engine may not startbecause the metal accessoriesmay interrupt the transpondersignal from transmitting normally.
CAUTION
The transponder in your smartkey is an important part of theimmobilizer system. It isdesigned to give years of trou-ble-free service, however youshould avoid exposure to mois-ture, static electricity and roughhandling. Immobilizer systemmalfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjustthe immobilizer system becauseit could cause the immobilizersystem to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the immobilizersystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.

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Press start button again (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you can not operate the Engine
Start/Stop Button when there is a
problem with the Engine Start/Stop
Button system.
It means that you could start the engine by pressing the Engine
Start/ Stop Button once more.
If the warning illuminates each time you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Press start button with smart key
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button while the warning message
“Key not detected” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica- tor light blinks.
Check fuse "BRAKE SWITCH"
(for smart key system and auto-matic transaxle)
This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop Button for 10 seconds in
the ACC position.
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Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFFIndicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When you deactivate the ESC sys- tem by pressing the ESC OFF but-
ton.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
ECOMINDER®indicator
Active ECO system
This indicator light illuminates:
When the Active ECO button is
pressed the ECOMINDER
®indicator
(green) will illuminate to show that
the Active ECO is operating.
For more detailed information, refer
to "Active ECO" in chapter 5.
Immobilizer Indicator
Light (Without Smart Key)
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly
while the ignition switch is ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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Immobilizer IndicatorLight (With Smart Key) (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates for up
to 30 seconds:
When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly
while the Engine Start/Stop Button
is ACC or ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:
When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
When the vehicle can not detect
the smart key which is in the vehi-
cle while the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
When the battery of the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. However, you can start
the engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
“Starting the Engine” in section 5).
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Turn Signal Indicator
Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you turn the turn signal light on.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer. - The indicator light does not blinkbut illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi- nate at all.

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Index
If the engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
56
Instrument Cluster Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
LCD Display Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Transaxle Shift Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Interior features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133 Cargo area cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Clothes hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
Floor mat anchor(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
Luggage net holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137
Rear seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136
Seat air ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135
Seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97 Glove box lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-101
Interior lamp auto cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97
Luggage room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Map lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97
Portable lamp usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-98
Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-101
Interior overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Auto start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Auto stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Condition of ISG system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
ISG system deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
ISG system malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 4-4 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Ignition switch position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Illuminated ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 A/V Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66
LCD Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62
Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63
Turn By Turn Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67
User Settings Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
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Index
Recommended sae viscosity number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
3-16 Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . 3-2 Front seat adjustment - Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Front seat adjustment - Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
11 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Loss of the smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Smart key immobilizer system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53 Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Driving in flooded areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56 Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Highway driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Reducing the risk of a rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Electric power steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
FLEX steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-45
Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130 Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Cool box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-132
Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-24 Closing the tailgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Emergency tailgate safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Opening the tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
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