KIA SOUL 2018 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2018, Model line: SOUL, Model: KIA SOUL 2018Pages: 50, PDF Size: 4.97 MB
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CENTER PANEL
A
DC
B
E
Manual Gear Shift*
Starting the Engine
1 Pull up to apply Parking Brake A
2 Fully depress Clutch and Brake Pedals to floor B
3 Shift into Neutral C
4 Turn Ignition to START
Shifting into Reverse
1 Fully depress Clutch and Brake Pedals to
floor B
2 Shift into Neutral C
3 Pull up on Shift Lever Ring D
4 Shift into Reverse E
When shifting into gears 1-6, the Shift Lever can be moved without pulling the Shift Lever Ring
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SOUL FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE30*IF EQUIPPED
SEATING
Warming ( Yellow LED)
( Type A; Button located on Center Panel)
(Button located on Center Panel)
Ventilating (Blue LED)
A
AA
BC
BC
SeatbackLumbar
SeatSeat Cushion
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
•
•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
Heated Seats 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.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
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SEATING
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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
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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• When adjusting seat forward or backwards, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle
• 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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SOUL FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE32*IF EQUIPPED
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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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Smart Key*
A
B
C
D
E
G
F
Smart Key Fob:
A Press to lock All Doors; Press twice within 2 seconds to sound the horn
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)
REMINDER: If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the Engine Start /Stop button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine
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
REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options
For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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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Engine Start/Stop 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.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
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SOUL FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE34*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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
Refer to page 2 for more information
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
A
B
C
D
E
Fuel Cap Open Warning Indicator*
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Fuel Cap Open
Warning Indicator or from illuminating
REMINDERS:
•
The Fuel Door Release Lever is located on the lower part of the driver’s door sill
•
It is normal operation when tightening to hear one click and then when Fuel Cap is released, it clicks back
Lock
Unlock
QR CODE
(Driver’s door only)
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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
•
•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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SOUL FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE36*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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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OTHER KEY FEATURES
(Rear Camera)
(Rear-Camera Display)
P
R
N
DSHIFTL OCK
RELEASE
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 System*, UVO eServices* 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
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.
REMINDERS:
• While camera is active, only the volume controls on the audio system can be operated
• Standard Audio System / UVO eServices System – While camera is active, only the volume controls on the Audio System can be operated
• UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System — While camera is active, only the Audio System can be operated on the Steering Wheel and Audio Control Unit Navigation features are disabled
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SOUL FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE38*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
(Lever located on the driver’s floor near door sill)
A
C
Tire Mobility Kit 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.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
B
A
QR CODE
B
Hood Release Lever and Latch
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
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood by pressing the front center of the Hood Then, press
down to securely lock in place
REMINDERS:
• While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood
• Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat surface, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and setting the parking brake
Fuel Door Release Lever
Lift the C lever upwards to release the fuel door
Tire Mobility Kit
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
•
•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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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
•
After tire is properly sealed, drive cautiously at a maximum speed of 50 mph for no longer than a maximum distance of 120 miles