power steering KIA SOUL 2015 Owners Manual

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Inside door handle ................................4-18
2. Power window switch ............................4-24
3. Power window lock button .....................4-28
4. Central door lock switch ........................4-19
5. Outside rearview mirror control.............4-48
6. Outside rearview mirror folding .............4-49
7. Fuel filler lid open lever .........................4-31
8. Instrument panel illumination controlswitch ...................................................4-51
9. Steering wheel heater On/Off button ....4-42
10. Idle Stop and Go (ISG) OFF button ....5-44
11. ESC Off button ....................................5-29
12. Speaker lighting ...............................4-146
13. Steering wheel ....................................4-40
14. Tilt and telescopic steering control lever.....................................................4-41
15. Inner panel fuse panel ........................7-62
16. Hood release lever ..............................4-29
17. Seat .......................................................3-2
18. Transaxle shift lever ...................5-14, 5-17
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Safety features of your vehicle
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Front seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control switches located on
the outside of the seat cushion.
Before driving, adjust the seat to the
proper position so you can easily con-
trol the steering wheel, pedals and
switches on the instrument panel.When in operation, the power seat-
consumes a large amount of electri-
cal power. To prevent unnecessary
charging system drain, don’t adjust
the power seat longer than neces-
sary while the engine is not running.
CAUTION- Power seat
adjustments
The power seating controlsfunction by electronic motor.Excessive operation may causedamage to the electrical equip-ment.
CAUTION- Power Seating
Do not operate two or morepower seat control switches atthe same time. Doing so maydamage the power seat motor orelectrical components.WARNING- Unattended
children
Do not leave children unattend-
ed in the vehicle. Children might
operate features of the vehicle
that could injure them.

Features of your vehicle
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Electric power steering (EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by a power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering becomes heavier as
the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for optimum steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer. If the Electric Power Steering
System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steering
wheel may require increased
steering effort. Take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer and have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, noise
may occur. If temperature rises, the
noise will likely disappear. This is a
normal condition.
When the vehicle is stationary, when the steering wheel is turned
all the way to the left or right con-
tinuously, the steering wheel
becomes harder to turn. The power
assist is limited to protect the
motor from overheating.
As time passes, the steering wheel
return to its normal condition.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not
illuminate.
• The steering gets heavy immedi- ately after turning the ignition
switch on. This happens as the sys-
tem performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
are completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or
LOCK (OFF) position.
• A motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• If the Electric Power Steering System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steer-
ing wheel may become difficult to
control or operate abnormally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible. (Continued)
STEERING WHEEL

Features of your vehicle
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Sport mode
The steering wheel becomes heav-
ier. The sport mode is usually used
when driving on the highway.
Comfort mode
The steering wheel becomes lighter.
The comfort mode is usually used
when driving in the city or when park-
ing the vehicle. For your safety, if you press the
steering mode button while operat-
ing the steering wheel, but the
steering effort will not change
immediately. After operating the
steering wheel, the steering effort
will change automatically to the
selected mode.
Use caution when changing the steering mode while driving.
When the electronic power steer- ing is not operating properly, the
flex steering wheel will not work.
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Features of your vehicle
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Fuel Economy
Range (1)
The range to empty is the estimat-
ed distance the vehicle can be
driven with the remaining fuel.
- Distance range : 30 ~ 1999 mi or50 ~ 1999 km.
If the estimated distance is below 30 mi. (50 km), the trip computer will
display “---” as distance to empty.
If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been
interrupted, the distance to empty
function may not operate correctly.
The distance to empty may differ from the actual driving distance as
it is an estimate of the available
driving distance.
The trip computer may not register additional fuel if less than 6 liters
(1.6 gallons) of fuel are added to
the vehicle.
The fuel economy and distance to empty may vary significantly based
on driving conditions, driving
habits, and condition of the vehicle.Average Fuel Economy (2)
The average fuel economy is calcu-lated by the total driving distance
and fuel consumption since the last
average fuel economy reset.
- Fuel economy range: 0.0 ~ 99.9MPG or L/100km
The average fuel economy can be reset both manually and automati-
cally.
Manual reset
To clear the average fuel economy
manually, press the RESET/ but-
ton on the steering wheel for more
than 1 second when the average fuel
economy is displayed.
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Features of your vehicle
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✽NOTICE- Electronic Brake
force Distribution
(EBD) System
Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on,
the speedometer, odometer, or trip-
meter may not work. Also, the EPS
Warning Light may illuminate and
the steering effort may increase or
decrease.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.
Electronic Power
Steering (EPS) WarningLight (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION - Malfunction
Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the MalfunctionIndicator Lamp (MIL) on maycause damage to the emissioncontrol systems which couldeffect drivability and/or fueleconomy.

Features of your vehicle
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PHONE(IF EQUIPPED)
Before using the Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology phone features

Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology phone, you must first
pair and connect the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology mobile phone.
connected, it is not possible to
enter Phone mode. Once a phone
is paired or connected, the guid-
ance screen will be displayed.
tion (IGN/ACC ON), the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone will be
automatically connected. Even if
you are outside, the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone will be
automatically connected once you
are in the vicinity of the vehicle. If
you do not want automatic
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
phone connection, set the
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
power to OFF
Making a call using the
Steering-wheel mounted controls
(1) button : Mode changes
each time the button pressed.
(2) VOLUME button : Raises or low- ers speaker volume.
(3) / button : RADIO mode
- Briefly press the key: Move to next or previous preset channel.
- Press and hold the key: Automatically searches for
broadcast frequencies. USB, iPod, My Music Modes
- Briefly press the key: Move to next or previous song.
- Press and hold the key: Rewinds or fast-forwards the current song.
(4) button : Activates voice recog- nition.
(5) button : Places and transfers calls.
(6) button : Ends calls or cancels functions.MODE

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PHONE(IF EQUIPPED)
Before using the Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology phone features

Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology phone, you must first
pair and connect the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology mobile phone.
connected, it is not possible to
enter Phone mode. Once a phone
is paired or connected, the guid-
ance screen will be displayed.
tion (IGN/ACC ON), the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone will be
automatically connected. Even if
you are outside, the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone will be
automatically connected once you
are in the vicinity of the vehicle. If
you do not want automatic
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
phone connection, set the
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
power to OFF
Making a call using the
Steering-wheel mounted controls
(1) button : Mode changes
each time the button pressed.
(2) VOLUME button : Raises or low- ers speaker volume.
(3) / button : RADIO mode
- Briefly press the key: Move to next or previous preset channel.
- Press and hold the key: Automatically searches for
broadcast frequencies. USB, iPod, My Music Modes
- Briefly press the key: Move to next or previous song.
- Press and hold the key: Rewinds or fast-forwards the current song.
(4) button : Activates voice recog- nition.
(5) button : Places and transfers calls.
(6) button : Ends calls or cancels functions.MODE

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Driving your vehicle
Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted
brakes that adjust automatically
through normal usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a
stalled engine or some other reason,
you can still stop your vehicle by
applying greater force to the brake
pedal than you normally would. The
stopping distance, however, will be
longer.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially
depleted each time the brake pedal
is applied. Do not pump the brake
pedal when the power assist has
been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when
necessary to maintain steering con-
trol on slippery surfaces.Wet brakes may impair the vehicle’s
ability to safely slow down; the vehi-
cle may also pull to one side when
the brakes are applied. Applying the
brakes lightly will indicate whether
they have been affected in this way.
Always test your brakes in this fash-
ion after driving through deep water.
To dry the brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake performance
returns to normal.
BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING- Brake Pedal
Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. This will cre-
ate abnormally high brake tem-
peratures which can cause exces-
sive brake lining and pad wear.
WARNING- Steep hill braking
Avoid continuous application of
the brakes when descending a
long or steep hill by shifting to a
lower gear. Continuous brake
application will cause the brakes
to overheat and could result in a
temporary loss of braking per-
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Driving your vehicle
Vehicle stability management
(VSM)
This system provides further
enhancements to vehicle stability
and steering responses when a vehi-
cle is driving on a slippery road or a
vehicle detects changes in coeffi-
cient of friction between right wheels
and left wheels when braking.
VSM operation
When the VSM is in operation, ESC
indicator light ( ) blinks.
When the vehicle stability manage-
ment is operating properly, you can
feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle
and/or abnormal steering responses
(EPS). This is only the effect of brake
and EPS control and indicates noth-
ing unusual.The VSM does not operate when:
Driving on bank road such as gra-
dient or incline
Driving in reverse
ESC OFF indicator light ( ) remains on the instrument cluster
EPS indicator light remains on the instrument cluster
VSM operation off
If you press the ESC OFF button to
turn off the ESC, the VSM will also
cancel and the ESC OFF indicator
light ( ) illuminates.
To turn on the VSM, press the button
again. The ESC OFF indicator light
goes out.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if
you don’t cancel the VSM operation
by pressing the ESC OFF button. It
indicates that a malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the
Electric Power Steering system or
VSM system. If the ESC indicator
light ( ) or EPS warning light
remains on, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The VSM is designed to function
above approximately 13 mph (22
km/h) on curves.
• The VSM is designed to function above approximately 6 mph (10
km/h) when a vehicle is braking on
a split-mu road. The split-mu road
is made of surfaces which have dif-
ferent friction forces.