pull KIA SOUL 2019 Owner's Guide
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Features of your vehicle
Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pulling up
the fuel filler lid opener.
If the fuel filler lid does not open
because ice has formed around it,
tap lightly or push on the lid to break
the ice and release the lid. Do not pry
on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or
move the vehicle to a warm place
and allow the ice to melt.1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull up
the fuel filler lid opener.
3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel filler cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks” once. This indicates
that the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly making sure that it is
securely closed.
✽ ✽NOTICE
There may be an intermittent noise
near the refueling hole while the
engine is idling if the fuel cap is not
closed securely. This occurs normal-
ly with the OBD system.
✽ ✽NOTICE
When refueling fully on a slop, the
fuel gauge may not point to the F
position.
It is not a malfunction. If you move
your vehicle to a level ground, the fuel
gauge will move to the full position.
FUEL FILLER LID
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OPS043026
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The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to
the ACC or LOCK position. However,
if the front doors are opened, the
sunroof cannot be opened even with-
in the 30 seconds period.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, the sun-
roof may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
• After a vehicle is washed or in a rainstorm be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The sunroof cannot tilt when it is in
the slide position but can be slid
while in a tilt position.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION- Sunroof control
Do not continue to pull or
push the sunroof glass con-trol lever after the sunroof isfully opened, closed, or tilted.Damage to the motor or sys-tem components could occur.
Make sure the sunroof is closed fully when leaving your vehicle.
If the sunroof is open, rain orsnow may leak through thesunroof and wet the interior aswell as cause theft.
OPSE046028L
WARNING- Roof cargo
Do not operate the sun roof
while using the roof rack to
transport cargo. This may cause
the cargo to come loose and
distract the driver.
WARNING
Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may cause
death, serious injury, or proper-
ty damage.
WARNING
To avoid accidental injury, do
not let children operate the sun-
roof without adult supervision.
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Features of your vehicle
Sunroof open warning
(if equipped)
If the driver removes the ignition key
(smart key: turns off the engine)
when the sunroof is not fully closed,
the warning chime will sound for a
few seconds and a message will
appear on the LCD display or warn-
ing indicator will illuminate.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.
Sliding the sunroof
When the sunshade is closed
Pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 2nd detent position, the
sunshade and sunroof glass will slide
all the way open. To stop the sunroof
movement at any point, push the sun-
roof control lever momentarily.
When the sunshade is opened
Pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 1st or 2nd detent position,
the sunroof glass will slide all the way
open. To stop the sunroof movement
at any point, pull or push the sunroof
control lever momentarily.
❈The front part of the sunroof glass
can only be opened and closed
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OPS046426L
■for Type B cluster
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Features of your vehicle
Sunshade
To open the sunshade
Pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 1st detent position.
To close the sunshade when thesunroof glass is closed
Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward or pull it down to the 1st detent
position.
To stop the sliding at any point, press
the sunshade control switch momen-
tarily.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Only the front glass of the panora-
ma sunroof opens and closes.
Closing the sunroof
To close the sunroof glass with
the sunshade
Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward or downward to the 2nd detent
position. The sunroof glass and sun-
shade will close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.
To close the sunroof glass only
Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward or downward to the 1st detent
position. The sunroof glass will close
automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Wrinkles formed on the sunshade as
material characteristic are normal.
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CAUTION- Sunroof motor
damage
If you try to open the sunroofwhen the temperature is belowfreezing or when the sunroof iscovered with snow or ice, theglass or the motor could bedamaged.
CAUTION
Periodically remove any dirt thatmay accumulate on the guiderail to prevent damage to thesunroof.
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Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, you must
reset your sunroof system as follows:
1.Start the engine.
2.Close the sunshade and sunroof
completely if opened.
3.Release the sunroof control lever.
4.Push the sunroof control lever for- ward in the direction of close
v(about 10 seconds) until the sun-
shade slightly moves. Then,
release the lever.
5.Push the sunroof control lever for- ward in the direction of close, until
the sunroof operates as follows
again:
Sunshade Open → Glass Tilt Open
→ Glass Slide Open → Glass Slide
Close →Sunshade Close
Then, release the lever.
When this is complete, the sunroof
system has been reset.CAUTION- Automatic sunroof shade
Do not pull or push the sun- shade by hand as such actionmay damage the sunshade orcause it to malfunction.
Close the sunroof when driv- ing in dusty environments.Dust may cause a malfunctionof the vehicle system.
CAUTION
If the sunroof is not reset whenthe vehicle battery is discon-nected or discharged, or relatedfuse is blown, the sunroof mayoperate improperly.
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(Continued)
• When you operate the steering
wheel in low temperature, abnor-
mal noise may occur. If tempera-
ture rises, the noise will likely dis-
appear. This is a normal condition.
• When the charging system warn- ing light comes on due to the low
voltage (When the alternator or
battery does not operate normally
or it malfunctions), the steering
wheel may require increased
steering effort.Tilt and telescopic steering
Tilt and telescopic steering allows
you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can also raise it
to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges. To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock-release lever (1),
adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3, if
equipped) then pull up the lock-
release lever to lock (4) the steering
wheel in place. Be sure to adjust the
steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion before driving.
OPS043032
WARNING- Steering
wheel adjustment
Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control.
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MIRRORS
Inside rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror so that the
center view through the rear window
is seen. Make this adjustment before
you start driving.
Do not place objects in the rear seat
or cargo area which would interfere
with your vision through the rear win-
dow.
Day/night rearview mirror
(if equipped)
Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce the glare from the headlights
of the vehicles behind you during
night driving.
Remember that you lose somerearview clarity in the night position.
WARNING- Mirror adjust-
ment
Do not adjust the rearview mir-
ror while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of con-
trol.
WARNING
Do not modify the inside mirror
and don’t install a wide mirror. It
could result in injury, during an
accident or deployment of the
air bag.
OAM049023
Day
Night
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High Beam Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in the high beam position
When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlightsare on.
Front Fog Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the front fog lights are on.
KEY OUT Indicator Light(if equipped)
When the ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ACC or ON position,
if any door is open, the system
checks for the smart key.
This indicator light blinks:
When the smart key is not in the
vehicle and any door is open with the
ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC or ON position.
- At this time, if you close all doors, the chime will also sound for
approximately 5 seconds.
- The indicator will go off while the vehicle is moving.
Cruise Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control system is enabled.
❈ For more details, refer to “Cruise
Control System” in chapter 6.
CRUISEKEY
OUT
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To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the nor-
mal (low beam) position when
released. The headlight switch does
not need to be on to use this flashing
feature.
Turn signals and lane change
signals
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on
the turn signals, move the lever up or
down (A). The green arrow indicators
on the instrument panel indicate
which turn signal is operating. They
will self-cancel after a turn is com-
pleted. If the indicator continues to
flash after a turn, manually return the
lever to the OFF position. To signal a lane change, move the
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position (B). The lever will return to
the OFF position when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be
burned out and will require replace-
ment.
If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit.
OAM049045
OAM049043
WARNING- High beams
Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles. Using
high beam could obstruct the
other driver's vision.
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Features of your vehicle
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
✽ ✽NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield, defrost
the windshield for about 10 minutes,
or until the snow and/or ice is
removed before using the windshield
wipers to ensure proper operation.
If you do not remove the snow and/or
ice before using the wiper and wash-
er, it may damage the wiper and
washer system.
Windshield washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
is not sufficient, you will need to add
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir. The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.
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CAUTION- Washer pump
To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluidreservoir is empty.
WARNING- Obscured vis-
ibility
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.