warning KIA SOUL 2023 Features and Functions Guide
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DRIVER’S PANEL
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DRIVER’SPANEL
A Pull/Press to operate Driver ’s and Front Passenger ’s window Auto Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
If the inner door handle is pulled once when the door is locked, the door will unlock If the inner door handle is pulled once more, the door will open
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Rear Door Locks
R
L
R
L
Button configuration may var y depending on vehicle model
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into or out of the P (Park) position Refer to the User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Power / Heated* Outside Mirrors
To adjust mirrors: Toggle switch D left or right to select mirror Then press arrows E to adjust mirror position
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the
Rear Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF The Rear Window Defroster button* is located on climate control system panel
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
A
B
C
D
E
REMINDERS:
•When but ton C is pressed, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
•While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
•If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
•If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
QUICK TIPS
Press but ton again to stop Auto Up/Down function
QUICK TIP
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AUTOAutomatic Headlights / High Beam Assist (HBA)* position
Headlight position
Parking Light position
OFFOFF position
OFF
OFF
Headlights & High Beams
To operate:
Rotate lever switch to change the Headlight function
Push lever to turn High Beams ON
Pull lever to flash Headlights / High Beams
AUTO Light position – When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically, depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Slightly move lever up/down to activate One-Touch Lane Change Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch up/down to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal Lever up/down slightly up or down for less than 1 second and then releasing The lane change signal will blink 3 times
To change how many times the Lane Change Signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User Settings Mode* in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes (Type B cluster)
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
REMINDERS:
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
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When the warning pop-up illuminates on the instrument cluster, the HBA is not working properly See an authorized Kia dealer for ser vice
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle using the high beams
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High Beam Assist (HBA)*
When enabled, High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from other vehicles and road conditions
To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and turn on the high beams by pushing the lever away from you The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
QR CODE
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Audio Controls†1 5
A
Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®*/Media modes
B
Seek/Preset buttons Radio (FM/AM/SiriusXM®) Modes: Press to advance through Preset Stations Press and hold to Auto Seek Media Mode: Press to move track up/down Press & hold to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
C
Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume Mute audio: Press to mute all audio (Media pauses in some Media modes when pressed)
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For other audio system information, refer to pages 28-34
BC
A
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Steering Wheel Controls Video
QR CODE
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEM
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEM
Voice Recognition* and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon names Improve the per formance by making a few simple changes to your phone contacts, listed below To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under Quick Tips:
•Use full names (first and last names) vs short or single-syllable names (“John Smith” vs “Dad,” “Smith Residence” vs “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of Emergency” vs “ICE”) or words with all capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (“Doctor Smith” vs “Dr Smith”)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†2 , 1 5 (continued)
•The system may register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices See the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual for more information on setup and limitations
•Bluetooth® Music Streaming: If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, turn up the volume on the connected phone
•When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or too loudly
•Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands
•Close windows and sunroof and turn off A /C to reduce inter ference with the Voice Recognition
•Press the talk but ton and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
QUICK TIPS
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEM
RADIO
MEDIA TRACKSEEK
SETUP
Press to select FM/AM modes
Press to select CUSTOM menu
Press to Power ON/OFF
Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select MEDIA modes
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title Press and hold to do the following (over 0 8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
Press to go to SETUP menu
Rotate to change Radio Stations/Media tracks/songs/files Press to select
Standard Audio System* – FM/AM /Media (USB, Bluetooth®†2 Audio)
Radio Presets: To save a preset, press the star H O F Y U U P P S C F M P X U I F 3 B E J P 4 U B U J P O E J T Q M B Z 5 I J T T B W F T U I F D V S S F O U T U B U J P O J O U I F T F M F D U F E T M P U
Custom Key H: A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features To program the Custom Key, press and hold the Custom key Select one of the available features you would like the Custom key to open
Sound Settings – To adjust the sound settings:
1 Press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System or the onscreen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode
2 Select the onscreen SOUND button
3 Select the menu item
4 Using the touchscreen, press arrows to adjust the settings
Software updates - To keep your software up to date, free of charge, visit the official Kia update webpage at https://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for software update may include an additional charge
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration For fur ther audio system operations, refer to pages 27-34 or the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
REMINDERS:
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To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
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Prolonged use of the audio control unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y
•The system can register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices See the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information on setup and limitations
•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
– When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc ), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
– When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
•When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smar tphone, the smar tphone’s navigation system may also be available
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Standard Audio System Video
Standard Audio System Updates Video
QR CODE
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEM
Kia Access App Download
Go to an app marketplace to download the new Kia Access App Once you download, make sure you register your vehicle and start an account (refer to Kia Connect Activation page) Get to know your new Kia and the available convenient features on the app
The Kia Access App Features Guide is a step-by-step guide helping you utilize the app to its full potential by detailing how to set up and use each feature and adjust various settings Below are some of the topics included:
•Remote Commands
•Set Climate*
•Schedule Climate*
•Schedule Service
•Dealer Settings
•Manage Vehicles and Profiles
Kia Access App Features Guide
2020 SOULMILEAGE722 mi.
355 miEst. RangeDOOR LOCKSREMOTE STARTFind My Car
Kia App Screen for illustrative purposes only Actual App screen and functionalit y may var y
For fur ther Kia Connect operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
Kia Connect is currently unavailable for model year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
For other audio system information, see pages 27-3 4
Kia Access App Features Guide. Click this dynamic QR code to access the guide Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
Download the Kia Access with App by clicking this dynamic QR code Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
QR CODES
•The smar tphone and vehicle need to be connected to a cellular net work with a good wireless signal strength in order to use Kia Connect If these conditions are not met, voice commands may fail or take a long time to execute
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To use Remote Star t or Remote Star t with Climate Control feature, all doors, hood and trunk/liftgate must be closed and locked
•When Remote Star t is activated, if the driver does not enter the vehicle within 10 minutes, the Remote Star t will turn the engine off
•When using Remote Star t with Climate Control, turn on for at least a few minutes before get ting into the vehicle, allowing the vehicle interior to reach your desired temperature
•The quickest way to obtain accurate vehicle status through the app is by pressing the refresh but ton on the app or refreshing the web page when using the customer web por tal
•In order to preser ve the vehicle bat ter y, Kia Connect will not turn on seven days after the last ignition was on You will need to restar t the vehicle with a key fob in order to use Kia Connect again
QUICK TIPS
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RADIO
SEEK
TRACK
N AV
MAP MEDIASETUP
A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• SiriusXM® mode: Change the channel• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or titlePress and hold to do the following (over 0 8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Stations/Media tracks/files
Press to display the Map screen for the current position/VOICE mode
Press to display the Navigation menu screen
Press to display the SETUP mode
Kia Connect *†1 with Navigation*†7 – FM/AM/SiriusXM®†2/Media (USB, Bluetooth®†2 Audio)
Press knob to turn POWER On/Off Rotate knob to adjust Volume Up/Down
Sound Settings: To adjust the infotainment system sound settings, press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System or the on-screen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode Select the on-screen SOUND button, then select the menu item (Premium Sound, Position, Tone, Guidance, Radio Noise, Driver Assistance, Connected Devices) Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings
Radio Presets: To save a preset, press the star button H O F Y U U P P S C F M P X U I F 3 B E J P 4 U B U J P O E J T Q M B Z 5 I J T T B W F T U I F D V S S F O U T U B U J P O B T B Q S F T F U
SiriusXM® Smart Favorites: In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first six favorites During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Custom Key H To program the Custom Key, press and hold the Custom Key, then select one of the available features you would like the Custom Key to open
REMINDERS: •
To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park •
Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y •
Map/software updates: To keep your map and soft ware up to date, free of charge, visit the of ficial Kia update webpage at ht tps://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for soft ware update may include an additional charge
•Volume level bet ween different audio modes: – When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc ), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio– When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up •When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smar tphone, the device’s navigation system may also be available •At any time, you can interrupt the Voice Command Feedback: Press the TALK but ton on the steering wheel •Prolonged use of the navigation system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the navigation system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge •When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
QUICK TIPS
For further Kia Connect with Navigation operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Kia Connect with Navigation Video
Navigation System Important Tips Video
Navigation System Updates Video
QR CODES
Kia Connect may be currently unavailable for model year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
For other audio system information, see pages 27-33
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEM
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CENTER PANEL
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CENTERPANEL
Multimedia USB Port A: Use the Multimedia USB Port to connect USB audio and smartphone devices
USB Charger Port B: Use the USB Charger Port on the right to
charge devices One USB Charger Port is located in the back of the center console* The Engine Start/Stop button needs to in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger Port
Power Outlets C: Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet
(Por ts and power outlets located on lower par t of Center Panel; If equipped, an additional Power Outlet is located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle)
Press the SETUP key, on the Infotainment System, then General Press the onscreen Date/Time button to enter the clock settings Then use the onscreen buttons to navigate through setup and return to exit
Digital Clock (InfotainmentSystem)*Multimedia USB Port, Power
Outlets & USB Charger Ports*
REMINDERS:
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Kia recommends that you only use USB cables made by your device’s manufacturer Third-par t y USB cables may cause damage to your device
•
Using the Power Outlet (accessor y plug) for prolonged period time with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine OFF) could cause the bat ter y to discharge
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The Multimedia USB Por t A in the center panel charges slower than the USB Charger Por ts B throughout the vehicle
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
•When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Set tings screen (Kia Connect with Navigation*)
•To access manual date and time set ting, turn GPS Time OFF in the Clock Set tings (Kia Connect with Navigation*)
QUICK TIPS
•The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
•The USB data por t (Multimedia USB Por t) A is located next to the Power Outlets USB Charger Por ts do not suppor t data transfer
•The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
QUICK TIPS
BCARefer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Multimedia/Charger USB Ports & Power Outlets Video
QR CODE
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CENTER PANEL
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CENTERPANEL
Fan Speed Control knobOutside Airbutton
Recirculated Air but ton
Mode Selection knobRear Defroster buttonTemperature Control knob
Air Conditioning ON/OFF but ton
Face-Level
Face/Floor-Level
Floor-Level
Floor/Defrost-Level
Defrost-Level
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the Mode selection buttons:
REMINDERS:
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Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y
•Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more details
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2 Set Temperature to Hot
3 Rotate knob to the Front Defroster mode
Defog Inside Windshield:
1 Set Fan Speed to desired position
2 Set desired Temperature
3 Rotate knob to the desired Front Defrost mode
Manual Climate Control*
AC
A/C0 1
2
3
4
REAR
•Defrost Mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent
•MA X A /C Mode automatically engages Recirculated Air
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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CENTER PANEL
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CENTERPANEL
OFFOFFOFFOFFOFF
Idle, Stop & Go (ISG) System*
The ISG system is designed to help reduce fuel consumption by automatically shutting down the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill
When the ISG system is ON, the vehicle is at a standstill, and all preconditions have been met, the engine will stop and the green AUTO STOP indicator on the instrument cluster will illuminate
The engine will restart when the brake pedal is released or the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to the R (Reverse) position or to Manual Shift mode* When engine restarts, the green AUTO STOP indicator on the instrument cluster will turn off
To deactivate the ISG System, press the ISG OFF button A (LED lit) If you press again, the system will be activated
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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When the AUTO STOP indicator illuminates solid yellow, the system is activated without faults, but will not operate until all the conditions are met
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ISG is active by default at vehicle star t-up When ignition is cycled, ISG will turn ON again
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Under cer tain conditions, the engine will restar t automatically even if the brake pedal is still depressed
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If the AUTO STOP indicator is continuously blinking yellow and the ISG but ton LED is on, please contact an authorized Kia dealer
(But ton located in panel to the left of steering wheel)
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Idle, Stop & GoVideo
QR CODE
•The ISG system is disabled when:
- A seat belt is unfastened
- The hood or a door is opened
- Bat ter y condition is poor
- The front or rear defroster is turned on
- Engine coolant temperature is low
- The outside ambient temperature is too low/high
- Emission control devices activate
- The vehicle is on a steep slope
QUICK TIPS
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