KIA SOUL 2017 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: SOUL, Model: KIA SOUL 2017Pages: 50, PDF Size: 4.9 MB
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SEATING
Seat Warmers*
Press button once for high setting (2 LEDs lit)   Press button twice  
for low setting (1 LED lit)  Press again to turn OFF  
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*
Seat Warmers – Press top of button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)   
Press button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)  Press a third time for 
low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF 
Ventilated Seats – Press bottom of button once for high setting (3 LEDs 
lit)  Press twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)   Press a third time for low 
setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF 
Warming ( Yellow LED) 
( Type A )
(Button located on Center Panel) 
(Button located on Center Panel) 
Ventilating (Blue LED)
 • 
 •System is OFF by default  To turn system ON, press the seat warmer switch •With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature
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Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion height, 
Seatback recline or Lumbar forward/backward  
A
AABC
BC
SeatbackLumbarSeatSeat Cushion 
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SEATING
6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat*
Pull lever A to slide Seat forward/backward  
Pull/press lever B to adjust Seat Height 
Pull lever C to adjust Seatback Recline  
AB
C
When adjusting seat forward or backwards, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle  
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Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up 
To lower headrest: Press lock release, then press the headrest down  
. 
.  For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath
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SEATING
Folding Rear Seatback
To F o l d :
1   Adjust the Front Seatback to the upright position and/or 
slide the Front Seat forward
2   Insert the rear seat belt buckle into the pocket* between 
the Rear Seatback and Seat Cushion   Insert the rear seat 
belt strap into the guide on the side panel next to the 
Seatback   
3   Lower the Rear Headrests to the lowest position 
4  Pull on the Rear Seatback folding lever A, then fold the 
seat towards the front
REMINDER: Always make sure the Seatback is locked in place when unfolded  
To U n f o l d :
1  Lift and pull the Seatback backward by pulling on the 
folding lever A  Pull the Seatback firmly until it clicks and is 
locked into place
2   Return the rear seat belt to the proper position
A
It may be necessary to remove the headrests and/or adjust the frontseatbacks to fully lower rear seats
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REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options 
Smart Key Fob:
A Press to lock All Doors
B  Press to unlock Driver’s Door   Press twice in 4 seconds to  
unlock All Doors
C  Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate   
Then lift by the handle to manually open Liftgate 
REMINDER: The Liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the rear liftgate 
D  Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm    
To turn off Alarm, press any button
E  Press to release Mechanical Key  
(Button located on back of Smart Key)
Smart Key*
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button F:
 •Press button once to unlock driver’s door
 •Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
 •Press again to lock all doors
Mechanical Key G:
 •Use to lock /unlock driver’s door (only)
 •Use to turn Child-Protector Rear Door Lock 
For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
  Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website  
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A
B
C
D
E
G
F
  The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell or smart phone  To help prevent this, store each device separately  
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Remote Keyless Entry*
 •Turn counterclockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
 •Turn counterclockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All  Doors
 •Turn clockwise once to Lock All Doors
A  Press the release button to unfold 
the key
B  Press to Lock All Doors
C  Press to unlock Driver’s Door   
Press twice in 4 seconds to 
unlock All Doors and Liftgate
D  Press and hold for more than 1 
second to unlock Liftgate and 
manually open
E  Press and hold more than 1 
second for Panic Alarm   To turn 
OFF Alarm, press any button 
REMINDERS: 
 •The Liftgate does not automatically open when the button D is pressed
 •The Liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the rear liftgate
 •Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options
Double-Turn Lock / Unlock All
  One-Click Fuel Cap Video   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website 
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A
B
C
D
E
Fuel Cap Open Warning 
Indicator*
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Fuel Cap 
Open Warning Indicator   or   from 
illuminating 
REMINDER: The Fuel Door Release Lever is located on the lower part of the driver’s door sill
Lock
Unlock
QR CODE
(Driver’s door only) 
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Map/Room Lamps
Push the lens A to turn the Map Lamp ON/OFF  This light produces a spot beam for 
convenient use as a map lamp or personal lamp for the driver or front passenger  
When the DOOR button B is pressed, the Map Lamp turns ON when any door is opened 
When the ROOM button C is pressed, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON 
Room Lamp
When the Room Lamp button D is pressed, the lamp turns ON 
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the Engine 
System Start /Stop button* is OFF  
ON
Sunvisor
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the 
front or side windows  Slide the Sunvisor out and 
adjust as needed 
REMINDERS: 
 •Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
 • 
The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly   Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
 • 
Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around to or from the front or side windows 
( Type A )
( Type A )
AA
B
C
D
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 •When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds •If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage •Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
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Panoramic Sunroof Operation*
The sunroof and sunshade operation is controlled through a multi-directional button/lever A  The ignition needs to be in the ON position to 
operate the Sunroof and Sunshade 
Sunroof Open Warning* 
If the Sunroof is not fully closed, the warning will chime and display on the LCD screen* C when:
 •The ignition is turned off (Smart Key*)
 •The ignition key is removed
 •The driver’s door is opened
To slide the Sunshade and Sunroof: 
 •Open automatically: Slide the lever A backward to the farthest 
position (second detent)
 •Close automatically: Slide the lever A forward to the farthest 
position (second detent)
Tilt the Sunroof:
 •Raise: Push lever A upward again
 •Lower: Push lever A upward again
 •Auto Close: Slide the lever A forward
REMINDERS: 
 •If open, the Sunroof will also close when the toggle button is pressed
 •Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving
A
  To stop the Sunroof/Sunshade at any position, push or pull the sunroof control lever in any direction (one detent)  
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C
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Rear-Camera Display*
The Rear-Camera Display system is not a safety device  It is a supplemental 
system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the Standard Audio 
Systems, UVO eServices System and the UVO eServices with Premium 
Navigation* screens while the vehicle is in Reverse 
The Rear-Camera Display activates when the:
1  Engine Start /Stop button* is in the ON position (green light)
2    
Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDER: While camera is active, only the volume controls on the audio system can be operated  
The Rear-Camera Display is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. The Rear-Camera Display may not display every object behind the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up.
(Rear Camera)
(Rear-Camera Display) 
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Opening the Hood:
1  Located on the bottom left of the driver’s 
panel, pull the Hood Release Lever A to 
unlatch the Hood 
2   In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood 
slightly, push the secondary Latch B up 
inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
REMINDER: While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Lift the C lever upwards to release the 
fuel door  
Fuel Door Release Lever
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood by pressing the front center of the Hood   Then, 
press down to securely lock in place 
(Lever located on the driver’s floor near door sill)
A
C
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Tire Mobility Kit
REMINDERS:
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The Tire Mobility Kit requires the use of the 12V/15A /180W Power Outlet, which is located on the right side of the outlet /aux port area
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After tire is properly sealed, drive cautiously at  a maximum speed of 50 mph for no longer than a maximum distance of 120 miles
The Tire Mobility Kit may temporarily seal 
certain types of tire damage  
For operational information, please refer to 
section 6 of your Owner’s Manual  
A Sealant Bottle
B Compressor
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 •The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary fix and is to be used for one tire only; the tire should be inspected as soon as possible •The kit should only be used for sealing/inflating passenger car tires; do not use for inflating any other type of tires •Some damaged tires cannot be sealed completely; do not use the kit if a tire is damaged beyond repair
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B
A
QR CODE
B
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Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
Located on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors, 
adjust switch A to the LOCK position to disable the inner 
door handles from opening the rear doors 
REMINDER:  Child-Protector Rear Door Lock is located on rear passenger door jamb  
With Liftgate unlocked, press the Liftgate Release button A and pull 
the Liftgate lid up by the handle to open 
Liftgate Release Button
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 •The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release Button •The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smart Key* is within close proximity to the vehicle
A
A
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(Button is located underneath the Liftgate lid)
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