tow KIA SOUL 2018 Owner's Manual

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During mild weather or under condi-
tions where the operation of the seat
warmer is not needed, keep the
switches in the “OFF” position.
Each time you press the switch,
the temperature setting of the seat
will change as follows :
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned on.
When pressing the switch for more than 1.5 seconds with the seat
warmer operating, the seat warmer
will turn OFF.✽ ✽ NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the
ON position, the heating system in
the seat turns off or on automatical-
ly depending on the seat tempera-
ture.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Be careful not to spill liquid such as
water or beverages on the seat. If you
spill some liquid, wipe the seat with a
dry towel. Before using the seat
warmer, dry the seat completely.
CAUTION- Seat damage
When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solventsuch as paint thinner, ben-zene, alcohol and gasoline.Doing so may damage the sur-face of the heater or seats.
To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place any-thing on the seats that insu-lates against heat, such asblankets, cushions or seatcovers while the seat warmeris in operation.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equippedwith seat warmers. Damage tothe seat warming componentscould occur.
OFF
HIGH ( ) LOW ( )→→→ OFF
HIGH ( )
MIDDLE ( )* LOW ( )
→→→→

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Rear seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm
the rear outboard seats during cold
weather. With the ignition switch in
the ON position, push either of the
switches to warm rear seats.
During mild weather or under condi-
tions where the operation of the seat
warmer is not needed, keep the
switches in the “OFF” position. When pressing the switch for more
than 1.5 seconds with the seat
warmer operating, the seat warmer
will turn OFF.
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the engine
start/stop button (the ignition switch)
is turned on.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
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.
CAUTION- Seat damage
When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solventsuch as paint thinner, ben-zene, alcohol and gasoline.Doing so may damage the airventilation seat.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the seat. Thosethings may damage the airventilation seat.
Be careful not to spill liquid such as water or beverages onthe seat. If you spill some liq-uid, wipe the seat with a drytowel. Before using the airventilation seat, dry the seatcompletely.
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OFF → HIGH ( ) →LOW ( )

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Features of your vehicle
✽
✽NOTICE
Be careful not to spill liquid such as
water or beverages on the seat. If you
spill some liquid, wipe the seat with a
dry towel. Before using the seat
warmer, dry the seat completely.
Power outlet (if equipped)
The power outlet is designed to pro-
vide power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The
devices should draw less than 10
amps with the engine running.
OPS043069
■ Front (Type A)
OPS043070
■Rear (if equipped)
CAUTION- Seat damage
When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solventsuch as thinner, benzene,alcohol and gasoline. Doingso may damage the surface ofthe heater or seats.
To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place any-thing on the seats that insu-lates against heat, such asblankets, cushions or seatcovers while the seat warmeris in operation.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equippedwith seat warmers. Damage tothe seat warming componentscould occur.
WARNING- Seat heater
burns
The seat warmer may cause
burns, even at low tempera-
tures, if used over a long period
of time. Never allow passengers
who may not be able to take
care of themselves to be
exposed to the risk of seat
heater burns. These include:
1. Infants, children, elderly or disabled persons, or hospital
outpatients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills,
cold tablets, etc.)

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The following specification is the
maximum weight that can be
loaded onto the roof rack.
Distribute the load as evenly as
possible across the crossbars (if
equipped) and roof rack and
secure the load firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage in
excess of the specified weight limit
on the roof rack may damage your
vehicle.
The vehicle center of gravity will be higher when items are loaded onto
the roof rack. Avoid sudden starts,
braking, sharp turns, abrupt
maneuvers or high speeds that
may result in loss of vehicle control
or rollover resulting in an accident. Always drive slowly and turn cor-
ners carefully when carrying items
on the roof rack. Severe wind
updrafts, caused by passing vehi-
cles or natural causes, can cause
sudden upward pressure on items
loaded on the roof rack. This is
especially true when carrying
large, flat items such as wood pan-
els or mattresses. This could cause
the items to fall off the roof rack
and cause damage to your vehicle
or others around you.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo while driving, check frequently
before or while driving to make
sure the items on the roof rack are
securely fastened.Mounting bracket for roof carrier
(if equipped)
To install or remove a roof carrier,
you can use the mounting bracket
and cover on the roof.
When you install a roof carrier, do
the following procedure.
1. Insert a slim tool (coin or flat blade driver) into the slot and slide the
cover toward the arrow on the
cover.
OPS043207
ROOF 80 kg (176 lbs.)
RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

Audio system
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How vehicle audio works
AM and FM radio signals are broad-
cast from transmitter towers located
around your city. They are intercept-
ed by the radio antenna on your vehi-
cle. This signal is then processed by
the radio and sent to your vehicle
speakers.
However, in some cases the signal
coming to your vehicle may not be
strong and clear.This can be due to factors, such as
the distance from the radio station,
closeness of other strong radio sta-
tions or the presence of buildings,
bridges or other large obstructions in
the area.
AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broad-
casts. This is because AM radio
waves are transmitted at low fre-
quencies. These long distance,low
frequency radio waves can follow the
curvature of the earth rather than
travelling straight. In addition, they
curve around obstructions resulting
in better signal coverage.
JBM002
AM reception
JBM001
FM reception

Driving your vehicle
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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off immediately when the
ignition switch is turned on. It will
also go off after about 30 seconds
when the door is closed.
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft (if equipped). The igni-
tion key can be removed only in the
LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position and turn
the key toward the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position,
turn the key while turning the steer-
ing wheel right and left to release the
tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON ifthe engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position.
KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
The AEB is only a supplemen-tal system for the driver's con-
venience.
The driver should hold the
responsibility to control the
vehicle operation. Do not sole-
ly depend on the AEB system.
Rather, maintain a safe braking
distance, and, if necessary,
depress the brake pedal to
reduce the driving speed.
In certain instances and under certain driving conditions, the
AEB system may activate pre-
maturely. This initial warning
message appears on the LCD
display with a warning chime.
Also, in certain instances the
front radar sensor or camera
recognition system may not
detect the vehicle or pedestri-
an ahead. The AEB system
may not activate and the warn-
ing message will not be dis-
played.
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If there is a malfunction withthe AEB system, the automat-
ic emergency braking is not
applied even though the brak-
ing system is operating nor-
mally.
If the vehicle in front stops suddenly, you may have less
control of the brake system.
Therefore, always keep a safe
distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you.
The AEB system may activate during braking and the vehi-
cle may stop suddenly shift-
ing loose objects toward the
passengers. Always keep
loose objects secured.
The AEB system may not acti- vate if the driver applies the
brake pedal to avoid a colli-
sion.
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The brake control may beinsufficient, possibly causing
a collision, if a vehicle in front
abruptly stops. Always pay
extreme caution.
Occupants may get injured, if the vehicle abruptly stops by
the activated AEB system. Pay
extreme caution.
The AEB system operates only to detect vehicles or
pedestrians in front of the
vehicle.
The AEB system does not operate when the vehicle is in
reverse.
The AEB system is not designed to detect other
objects on the road such as
animals.
The AEB system does not detect vehicles in the oppo-
site lane.
The AEB system does not detect cross traffic vehicles
that are approaching.
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The vehicle in front does not havetheir rear lights properly turned ON
The outside brightness changes suddenly, for example when enter-
ing or exiting a tunnel
Light coming from a street light or an oncoming vehicle is reflected on
a wet road surface such as a pud-
dle in the road
The field of view in front is obstructed by sun glare
The windshield glass is fogged up; a clear view of the road is obstruct-
ed
The vehicle in front is driving errat- ically
The vehicle drives through a con- struction area, on an unpaved
road, or above metal materials,
such as a railway
The vehicle drives inside a build- ing, such as a basement parking
lot
The adverse road conditions cause excessive vehicle vibrations while
driving
The vehicle in front is moving verti- cally to the driving direction The vehicle in front is stopped ver-
tically
The vehicle in front is driving towards your vehicle or reversing
Sensor recognition changes rapid- ly when driving over the bump
When the vehicle vibrates heavily
When the vehicle in front drives in circles, such as on a roundabout
Window tint on the front wind- shield, film, water repellent coat-
ing, damaged glass, camera lens
contaminated with foreign objects
(e.g. a sticker, insect, etc.)
When the radar or camera/camera lens is damaged
When the headlights are off or weak at night or in a tunnel
Light such as street light, sunlight or oncoming vehicle light reflects
from water on the road
Driving with the sun in front of you (including headlights of a vehicle
coming from the opposite direc-
tion)
Signs, shadow on the road, tunnel entrance, toll gate, partially paved
roads The windshield is fogged by humid
air in the vehicle or frosted over
In foggy weather
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Signs, shadow on the road, tunnelentrance, toll gate, partially paved
roads
The windshield is fogged by humid air in the vehicle or frosted over
In foggy weather
The radar/camera sensor recogni- tion is limited
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In some instances, the AEB system
may be cancelled when subjected to
electromagnetic interference.
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Never try to test the operation
of the AEB system. Doing so
may cause severe injury or
death.
Please have the system inspected by a professional
workshop when replacing or
reinstalling the front wind-
shield, front bumper or
radar/camera. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.WARNING
Do not use the AutonomousEmergency Braking system
when towing a vehicle.
Application of the AEB sys-
tem while towing may
adversely affect the safety of
your vehicle or the towing
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when the vehicle in front of you has
cargo that extends rearward
from the cab, or when the
vehicle in front of you has
higher ground clearance.
The AEB system is designed to detect and monitor the
vehicle ahead or detect a
pedestrian in the roadway
through radar signals and
camera recognition. It is not
designed to detect bicycles,
motorcycles, or smaller
wheeled objects such as lug-
gage bags, shopping carts, or
strollers.
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➀Cruise indicator
➁ Set speed
\b Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
The SCC allows you to program the
vehicle to maintain a set speed so
long as it is not limited by traffic. When
traffic is encountered the vehicle will
slow down to maintain a set distance
behind traffic without depressing the
accelerator or brake pedal. Use the SCC only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.
Limited visibility (rain, snow, smog, etc)
Cruise function should not be used when the vehicle is being towed to
prevent any damage.
❈SCC is the abbreviation for Smart
Cruise Control.
SMART CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (SCC) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
- Smart Cruise Control
Inadvertent Activation
If the smart cruise control is left
on (CRUISE indicator in the
instrument cluster illuminated),
it can be activated inadvertent-
ly. Keep the advanced smart
cruise control system off
(CRUISE indicator turn off)
when the smart cruise control is
not in use to avoid setting a
speed which the driver is not
aware of.OPS057119N
WARNING
The Smart Cruise Control
System (SCC) is deactivated
when driving under the speed
of 6.0 mph (10 km/h). In this
case, the SCC will be unable to
maintain the distance entered
by the driver. It is the driver's
responsibility to depress the
brake to maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle the driv-
er is approaching.