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ESSENTIAL FEATURES
Air Conditioning / Climate Control*                         25
Audio Systems – Standard Audio Systems*                19
Audio Systems - UVO eServices System*                  22
Audio Systems - UVO eServices/Premium Navigation System*  23
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets                      24
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology                            16
Cruise Control*                                                                   18
Digital Clock                                                24
ECO Mode (Active ECO)*                                    08
Folding Rear Seatback                                      31
Manual Gear Shift*                                                             28
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator                             40
Tire Mobility Kit                                             37
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)                  05
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers                         15
VIDEOS & QR CODES                               02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster Overview                               03Indicators & Warning Lights                                               04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)                   05Fuel Economy                                             05Trip Information ( Trip Computer)                            06LCD Instrument Cluster Modes*                                06User Settings Mode*                                       07Service Mode*                                             07Drive Mode Integrated Control System*                      08ECO Mode (Active ECO)*                                   08Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS)*                09
DRIVER’S PANEL
Instrument Panel Dimmer                                 09Electronic Stability Control (ESC)                           10Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)                             10Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock         11Automatic Door Lock /Unlock                               11Heated Outside Mirrors*                                   11Power Outside Mirrors*                                     11Engine Start/Stop Button*                                 12
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel                           13Heated Steering Wheel Button*                              13Headlights & High Beams                                   14Turn Signals & Fog Lights*                                 14Windshield Wipers & Washers                             15Rear Wiper & Washer*                                     15Bluetooth® Wireless Technology                            16Audio Controls                                             18Cruise Control*                                              18
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Standard Audio System ( Type A)*                              19Standard Audio System ( Type B)*                            20UVO eServices Setup*                                     21UVO eServices System*                                   22 UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System*           23
CENTER PANEL
Advanced (Mood) Lighting Speaker*                       24Aux/USB/iPod® Port                                       24Power Outlets                                             24Digital Clock                                               24Automatic Climate Control*                                  25Manual Climate Control*                                   26Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting*           27Manual Gear Shift*                                          28
S E AT I N G
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*                           29Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*                           296-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat                      30Front Seat Headrest Adjustment                           30Folding Rear Seatback                                     31
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Smart Key*                                                                       32Remote Keyless Entry* (Folding Key)                       33Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All                               33Fuel Cap Open Warning Indicator*                         33Map/Room Lamps                                         34Sunvisor                                                   34Panoramic Sunroof Operation*                             35Rear-Camera Display*                                     36Hood Release Lever and Latch                             37Fuel Door Release Lever                                   37Tire Mobility Kit                                           37Liftgate Release Button                                     38Child-Protector Rear Door Locks                           38
SAFETY FEATURES
Seat Belts                                                 39Seat Belt Retractor Locks                                    39Occupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator                             40
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE       41
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page)
*IF EQUIPPED SOUL  FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle. 
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Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster, the LCD Warning Messages and the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Indicators & Warning Lights
Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) OFF / Warning Indicator*
Seat Belt Warning Light
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Light
Active ECO Indicator*
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Electronic Power Steering Warning Light
Liftgate Open Warning Light 
Charging System Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator  (Check Engine Light) 
Immobilizer Indicator Light*
 
Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Malfunction Indicator
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator*
Master Warning Light
High Beam Indicator
Tail Light Indicator*
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Cruise ON/OFF Indicator*
Cruise SET Indicator*
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Airbag Warning Light
Fuel Cap Open Warning Indicator (In cluster  Type B  Displays in LCD)*
(Type B cluster)
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER   
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User Settings Mode*Service Mode*
To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument 
Cluster Modes, press the Mode/Select button A when the 
vehicle is at a standstill and with the Engine Start /Stop* 
button in the ON position and select User Settings  
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing 
the Move/Reset button B, and then selecting the item by 
pressing the Mode/Select button A 
Driving Assist:
 •Rear Cross Traffic Alert* 
 •FCW (Forward Collision  Warning)* 
 •BSD (Blind Spot Detection)*
Door/Liftgate:
 •Auto Door Lock*
 •Auto Door Unlock*
 •Two Press Unlock*
 •Horn Feedback*
Light:
 •One-Touch Turn Lamp* 
 •Headlamp Delay*
Sound:
 •Park Assist System  Volume*
 •Welcome Sound*
Service Interval:
 •Set mileage/months
 •ON/OFF
Convenience:
 •Gear Position Pop-Up*
Other Features:
 •Fuel Economy  Auto Reset 
 •Fuel Economy Unit 
 •Temperature Unit
Language:
 •Language Setting
To enter Service Mode, press the Mode/Select button A and 
select User Settings , then  scroll to Service Mode  by 
pressing Move/Reset button B  Press the Mode/Select  
button A to enter  System will display number of miles 
remaining until next service is due, and type of service  
When service is required, the following will be displayed: 
Service Required 
To reset the Service Mode system, press and hold the  
Move/Reset button B for more than 1 second 
To turn Service In OFF, go to User Settings   
Service Interval Setting
To set the service interval when in 
User Settings mode:
 •Press the Move/Reset button B and scroll to Service 
Interval  Press the Mode/
Select button A to enter
 •Press the Move/Reset button B and toggle to ON, then 
press the Move/Select button A  Then press the Move/
Reset button B to scroll and 
select the desired miles or 
months for your next service
 •Press the Mode/Select button  A to enter
A
B
(For Type B cluster; Buttons located on Steering Wheel)
(Instrument cluster LCD screen shown)
  To view these videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website  
Refer to page 2 for more information 
LCD Display Video 
LCD Display: Maintenance Video
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QR CODE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
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 •The mirrors will automatically unfold when the Smart Key* is within close proximity to the vehicle and the switch is in the AUTO position 
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front Passenger’s window Auto Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When button C is pressed, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled 
Power Folding Outside Mirrors* 
Toggle switch D left or right to select mirror  Then press arrows to 
adjust mirror position  
Toggle button E left /right to unfold/fold the outside rearview mirrors  
Toggle button E to center to automatically fold/unfold mirrors when:
 •The Smart Key Lock /Unlock buttons are pressed
 •The door outside handle button is pressed
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift 
is moved in to or out of the P (Park) position  Refer to the 
User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on 
how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF 
Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster 
A
B
C
DE
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REMINDERS:
 • 
To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK button on the Smart Key
 • 
To lock position of mirrors, toggle the L /R mirror switch to the neutral (center) position
 • 
 •Press button again to stop Auto Up/Down function  
QUICK TIP
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DRIVER'S PANEL  
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Engine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine: 
1  Depress the brake pedal 
2   Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park) 
(light B will turn green)
To turn the engine OFF – Press the ENGINE START/STOP button again  
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key  
fob on your person or inside the vehicle 
REMINDERS: 
• In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off  and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds  or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
• If Smart Key fob battery is dead, with the lock button facing the ENGINE START/STOP button,  hold the fob up against the ENGINE START/STOP button and press 
  Engine Stop/Start Button & Smart Key Video   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website 
Refer to page 2 for more information  
www. KuTechVideo s.c om/p s13/2017
A
B
•  
To use electrical accessories:  ACC position  •  When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (amber light A )
  On position  •  When already in the ACC position (amber light A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (reddish-orange light B )
  •  When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (reddish-orange light B )
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position without engine running may discharge the vehicle’s battery. 
QUICK TIPS
(Button located above Gear Shift)
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DRIVER'S PANEL  
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To adjust the Steering Wheel, push down the lock-release 
lever A and adjust to desired angle B and distance C 
When finished, pull up the lock-release lever A to lock 
Steering Wheel in place 
Tilt/Telescoping Steering WheelHeated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button D to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater, while the Engine 
Start /Stop Button is in the ON position   Steering wheel heater will turn off 
automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is pressed again to deactivate  
  
B
C
A
   
If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater being turned on, system will automatically be set ON again  
QUICK TIP
(Buttons located on left side of Driver’s Panel) 
It may be helpful to pull/push bottom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance 
QUICK TIPS
D
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS  
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AUDIO SYSTEMS 
SETUPCLOCK
  Standard Audio System (Type A) Videos   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website  
Refer to page 2 for more information  
KuTechVideos.com/audio/base_system
QR CODEStandard Audio System (Type A)* 
– FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music, Pandora®)
Audio System Set-up Options
Press the SETUP button, then use the TUNE knob to cycle through the 
available menu for each equipped audio option   Press the TUNE knob to 
adjust the audio option selected  Audio options may include the following:
 •Display settings - Mode, Illumination, Screen Saver
 •Sound settings - Position, Tone, Speed Dependent Volume
 •Date/Time settings - Set Time, Time Format
 •Bluetooth® settings – Connections, Auto Connection Priority, Download Contacts, Bluetooth® Voice Prompts
 •System settings - Memory Information, Language, Default, System Information
 •Display Off setting - Turn display on/off
To adjust the Sound settings (position, tone, speed dependent volume) 
– Select SOUND in the SETUP menu  Then use the TUNE knob to cycle to the 
selection and then press the TUNE knob to select   Turn the TUNE knob left /
right to adjust sound setting 
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 20-23. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Press to select FM/AM/Sirius®XM modes
Press to Power ON/OFF  Rotate to adjust Volume
Press Preset buttons (1-6) to select Radio/Sirius®XM stations  Press and hold to save Radio/Sirius®XM stations
Press to select MEDIA modes
Press to enter PHONE Mode
Press to select previous/next Radio/SiriusXM® station/channel/Media track/song/file
Press to enter MENU mode
Press to go to previous screen
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius®XM Stations/Media tracks/songs/files. Press to select.
Press to move Up/Down one preset
Press to enter SE TUP/CLOCK mode 
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SOUL  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE20*IF EQUIPPED 
AUDIO SYSTEMS 
Standard Audio System (Type B)*  
– FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (USB, iPod®, AUX, My Music, BT Audio)
DISP
CLOCK
SETUP
Press to select FM/AM/Sirius® modes
Press to Power ON/OFF  Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to display time screen  Press and hold to enter Clock setting modePress to select MEDIA mode
Press to enter PHONE mode
Press to select previous/next Radio/SiriusXM® station/channel/Media song/file. Press and hold to quickly move through the stations/channels/songs/files. Release to play selection
Press to enter SE TUP mode
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius® station/channel/Media songs/files.Press to select.
Press to turn the LCD display ON/OFF
  Standard Audio System (Type B) Videos   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website 
Refer to page 2 for more information  
Audio System Set-up Options
Press the SETUP key, then using the touchscreen, press the menu item to enter 
(Display, Sound, Date/ Time, Bluetooth, System, Display Off)   Adjust the available 
settings for each equipped audio system setup option by pressing the on screen 
buttons/arrows  Audio system setup options may include the following:
 •Display settings - Mode, Illumination
 •Sound settings - Position, Tone, Speed Dependent Volume, Beep
 •Date/time settings - Set Time, Time Format, Set Date 
 •Bluetooth® settings - Connections, Auto Connection Priority, Download Contacts, Bluetooth® Voice Prompts
 •System settings - Memory Information, Language, Default, System Information
 •Screen Saver settings - Analog, Digital, None
 •Display Off settings - Display Off
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To adjust the Sound settings (position, tone, speed dependent 
volume) – When in the SETUP menu, select SOUND  Adjust the 
settings by pressing the on screen arrows and then return  to exit 
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 19 -23. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
REMINDERS: 
• To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
• If display on screen is not visible, press the DISP button 
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SOUL  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE24*IF EQUIPPED 
AUDIO SYSTEMS 
The Advanced (Mood) Lighting Speaker that lights around the front 
speaker is controlled by turning the knob and pressing the buttons 
(located to the left of the steering wheel) 
MOOD: Light intensity and color changes 
automatically at regular intervals 
MUSIC: Speaker light pulses and changes 
intensity according to the audio sound (audio 
must be on for this feature to work)  
OFF: Speaker light turns OFF 
+/– : When light is ON, press illumination 
buttons to adjust light intensity  
Use the Aux port to connect audio devices and the USB port to connect 
USB audio devices, smartphones and iPod® devices  Two USB chargers* 
are located in the center console   
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets
Digital Clock
Standard Audio System (Type A)* Clock Setup*:
1   
Press the SETUP/CLOCK key to enter the menus
2   Select DATE / TIME to enter settings
3   Use the touchscreen buttons to adjust the time
Standard Audio System (Type B)* Clock Setup*:
1  Press the SETUP key to enter clock settings 
2   Press DATE / TIME to enter settings
3   Use the touchscreen buttons to adjust the time
Advanced (Mood) Lighting Speaker*
OFF MOOD
MUSIC
REMINDER: For the Tire Mobility Kit, only use the 12V/15A/180W Power Outlet, located on the right side of the outlet /aux
  port area 
REMINDERS: 
• When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Settings screen 
• The Center Panel Digital Clock and Navigation System Clock are not synchronized  and may differ slightly  
• To access manual date and time setting, turn GPS Time OFF in the Clock Settings  (UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System*)  
(Ports and power outlets located on lower part of Center Panel) 
(Knob located on left side of Driver’s Panel) UVO eServices System* / UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System* Clock Setup:
Press the SETUP key, then the CLOCK button to display the Clock Settings screen  Then use the on-screen buttons to navigate through setup and return  to exit  • 
 •Door must be closed for this feature to work •Prolonged use of lighting speaker in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
  The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position  
QUICK TIP
QUICK TIPS 
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CENTER PANEL 
Digital ClockAutomatic Climate Control*
(Type B)
Climate Control Auto Function:
1   Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation - The Auto setting 
automatically controls the airflow modes, fan speeds, air intake 
and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
2    Set  desired Temperature
REMINDERS: 
 • 
Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
 • 
Pressing any button during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control 
Air Flow Modes 
To select Air Flow Modes, press 
the mode selection buttons:
Face-Level
Face/Floor-Level
F lo o r- L evel  
Floor/Defrost-Level
Fan Speed Control buttons
Mode Selection button
Display CLIMATE control information
Rear Windshield Defroster buttonAutomatic Climate Control button Recirculated Air button
Front Windshield Defroster buttonAir Conditioning ON/OFF button 
Temperature Control knob
System OFF button
 • 
 •Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging •Defrost mode  activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent •During Auto Operation the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate   The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically engage at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity
QUICK TIPS
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1    Set Fan Speed to the  
highest position
2    Set Temperature to Hot   
3    Press the Defrost button 
Defog Inside Windshield:
1   Set desired Fan Speed   
2    Set desired Temperature
3    Press the Defrost button    
 Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details