brake KIA SOUL 2023 Features and Functions Guide

40 *IF EQUIPPEDSOUL FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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REMINDERS:
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
•Auto Hold turns off when ignition is cycled
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the parking brake
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch A Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal and then press the EPB switch A with the ignition switch in the ON position
Ensure that the indicator light is OFF
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HOLD
Auto Hold*
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even if the brake pedal is released Auto Hold can be turned ON/OFF using the AUTO HOLD switch B on the center panel Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver ’s door, engine hood and trunk must be closed, and the driver ’s seat belt must be fastened
The Auto Hold indicator has four states:
Standby (white): With vehicle in Park and at a standstill, and AUTO HOLD switch B turned ON, the indicator will illuminate white While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white
Engaged (green): When coming to a complete stop and depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green
OFF (not illuminated): The indicator will turn OFF when the AUTO HOLD switch B is turned OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON
Malfunction (yellow): When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system malfunction Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Located below gear shift knob)
•When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
•Pull up and hold the EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
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Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
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AREMINDERS:
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
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A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly

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P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–] : Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter Manual mode, move shift lever from D to left gate A
To shift while in Manual mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift A
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting†2
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Automatic Transmission - Sportmatic Shifting with Gear Shift Video
Intelligent variable transmission (IVT) Video
•Press brake pedal and depress release but ton to move gear shift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear
•Manual Mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
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50*IF EQUIPPEDSOUL FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Opening the Hood:
Located on the bottom left of the driver ’s panel, pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary Latch B inside of the Hood’s center to the left, and lift the Hood
(But ton is located underneath the Liftgate lid)
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood by pressing the front center of the Hood Then, release hood to drop into place and securely latch
REMINDERS:
•While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood
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Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat sur face, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and set ting the parking brake
•Make sure the hood is securely closed before driving
REMINDER: When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
Liftgate Release Button
With Liftgate unlocked, press the Liftgate Release button C and pull the Liftgate lid up by the handle to open
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release But ton
•The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smar t Key* is within close proximit y to the vehicle
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Liftgate Buttons and Operation Video
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C
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(up to 64,000 miles)AMAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
MAINTENANCE ITEMS8,00016,00024,00032,00040,00048,00056,00064,000
Rotate tires, check tire pressure and tread wear (Ever y 8,000 miles)PPPPPPPP
Engine oil & filter (Full Synthetic Oil)RRRRRRRR
Climate control air filter‡IRIRIRIR
Air cleaner filter (engine)IIRIIRII
Brake fluid‡IIIIIIIR
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake discs and padsIIIIIIII
Suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Air conditioning compressor/refrigerantIIIIIIII
Exhaust systemIIIIIIII
Vacuum hosesIIIIIIII
Battery ConditionIIIIIIII
Parking brake (hand t ype)IIII
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connectionsIIII
Vapor hose and fuel filler capIIII
Fuel tank air filter, fuel tank, fuel capDIIII
Drive shafts and bootsIIII
Cooling systemEIII
Drive belts (engine)FII
A . See the Owner ’s Manual for complete maintenance schedule. These are approximate estimated inter vals. Refer to vehicle mileage for maintenance item schedule.B. And, if necessar y, adjust, correct, clean or replace.C . If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bot tle of fuel additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.D. Both the fuel filter & fuel tank air filter are generally considered to be maintenance free, depending on fuel qualit y being used. However, periodic inspection is recommended. If your vehicle is having issues like fuel flow restriction, power surging, loss of power, difficult y star ting, etc., replace the fuel filter immediately and consult an authorized Kia dealer for ser vice.E. Inspect water pump when replacing the drive belt.F. The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.See your Owner ’s Manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule. Warrant y may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed.
Check your Maintenance Schedule or schedule an appointment with a dealer using your Kia Connect account by logging into your Kia Access App or your account on https://owners.Kia.com (Vehicles equipped with Kia Connect only – See page 30 for setup information)
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SOUL NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2.0 GDI NON-TURBO
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Kia Full Synthetic Oil Video
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