brake light KIA SOUL 2023 Features and Functions Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIDEOS & QR CODES Inside Cover
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster Overview 03
Indicators & Warning Lights 04
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 05
Fuel Economy / Tips for Economical Driving 05
Drive Mode Integrated Control System 06
VEHICLE SETTINGS
Instrument Cluster LCD Modes 07
Trip Modes / Trip Computer 07
User Settings* - Instrument Cluster 08
Vehicle Settings* - Infotainment System 08
Sound-Reactive Mood Light* 09
Service Interval Mode* 09
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE
SYSTEM (ADAS)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)* 10
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) 11
Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) 12
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISL A)* 13
Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSL A) 14
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) 14
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) 15
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)* 1 6
Cruise Control (CC)* 17
Lane Following Assist (LFA)* 18
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)* 19
Rear View Monitor (RVM) 19
Rear Cross-traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
(RCCA) 20
DRIVER’S PANEL
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 21
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 21
DRIVER’S PANEL (CONTINUED)
Instrument Panel Dimmer 21
Start/Stop Button* 22
Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock 23
Rear Door Locks 23
Power/Heated* Outside Mirrors 23
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock 23
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Heated Steering Wheel* 24
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel 24
Headlights & High Beams 25
High Beam Assist (HBA)* 25
Turn Signals & Fog Lights* 25
Windshield Wipers & Washers 26
Rear Wiper & Washer* 26
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Audio Controls 27
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 28
Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup 30
Standard Audio System* 31
Kia Connect Activation* 32
Kia Connect Assistance* 32
Kia Access App Download 33
Kia Access App Features Guide 33
Kia Connect with Navigation* 34
CENTER PANEL
Digital Clock - Infotainment System 35
Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets
& USB Charger Ports* 35
Automatic Climate Control* 36
Manual Climate Control* 37
Wireless Smartphone Charging System* 38
CENTER PANEL (CONTINUED)
Idle, Stop & Go (ISG) System 39
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)* 40
Auto Hold* 40
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting 41
S E AT I N G
Power Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 42
Seat Warmers* 42
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 43
6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 43
Unfastening Center Seat Belt 44
Folding Rear Seats 44
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) System
with Door Monitoring* 45
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Map/Room Lamps 46
Sunvisor 46
Smart Key with Remote Start 47
Remote Keyless Entry* (Folding Key) 48
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All 48
Fuel Cap Open Warning Indicator* 48
Fuel Door Release Lever 48
Sunroof Operation with Sunshade* 49
Hood Release Lever and Latch 50
Liftgate Release Button 50
SAFETY FEATURES
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks 51
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 51
Seat Belts 52
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS Inside Back Cover
NORMAL MAINTENANCE Back Cover
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENTCLUSTER
For ward Safet y Warning Light*
High Beam Assist Indicator*
High Beam Indicator Light
Low Beam Indicator Light*
Light ON Indicator Light
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Master Warning Light
Idle, Stop & Go (ISG) Indicator*
SPORTSPORT Mode Indicator Light*
ECOECO Mode Indicator Light*
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light*
Charging System Warning Light
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Airbag Warning Light
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
Seat Belt Warning Light
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Malfunction Indicator
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light (Two separate indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
Electronic Stabilit y Control (ESC) Indicator
Electronic Stabilit y Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
LED Headlamp Warning Light*
Immobilizer Indicator Light*
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light*
Cruise Indicator Light*
Lane Safet y Indicator Light*
Low Windshield Washer Fluid
Liftgate Open Warning Light*
This illustration is for demonstration purposes only Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations
For more information on the instrument cluster, the LCD Warning Messages and the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual
Indicators & Warning Lights
A LCD - Gear Shift Position, Odometer, Trip Modes /
Trip Computer, Exterior Temperature
B Warning Lights AreasP468 mi
58°F 579 mi
x1000rpmMPH
0.0
0
F
E LH
A
A
BB
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DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)†5
HAC is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON, but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
Instrument Panel Dimmer
With parking lights / headlights ON, press the button B + or – to adjust display brightness of the instrument panel illumination
Illumination
Max
MaxMin # V U U P O M P D B U F E J O Q B O F M U P U I F M F G U P G T U F F S J O H X I F F M
REMINDERS:
•
Door Mood Lamp is a fixed brightness and cannot be adjusted (not to be confused with Advanced Mood Lighting Speaker)
•
If the brightness reaches to the maximum or minimum level, an alarm will sound
REMINDERS:
•
The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
•In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
•HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*†5
(But ton located in panel to the left of steering wheel)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving whenever possible
Press ESC button A to turn ESC OFF/ON
•HAC provides a t wo-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backwards
•When HAC is active (e g , accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
•ESC is ON by default at vehicle star tup When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
•
The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever the ESC is active
OFFOFFOFFOFFOFF
OFFOFFOFFOFFOFF
A
B
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DRIVER’S PANEL
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DRIVER’SPANEL
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(But ton located above Gear Shift)
Start/Stop Button*†6
To start the engine:
1 Depress the brake pedal
2 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park) (light A will not illuminate when starting)
To turn the engine OFF – Press the ENGINE START/STOP button again
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, the Smart Key fob must be in the vehicle
REMINDERS:
•In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP but ton for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
•If Smar t Key fob bat ter y is dead, with the lock but ton facing the ENGINE START/STOP but ton, hold the fob up against the ENGINE START/STOP but ton and press
To use electrical accessories:
– ACC position
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton once (amber light A )
– On position
• When already in the ACC position (amber light A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton again (reddish-orange light A )
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton t wice (reddish-orange light A )
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position without engine running may discharge the vehicle’s battery.
QUICK TIPS
ENGINE
START
STOP
A
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Start/Stop Button Video
Kia Smart & FoldingKey Fobs Video
QR CODES
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
REMINDERS:
•
To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
•
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
AUTO
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
QUICK TIPS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
QR CODE
B
AREMINDERS:
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•
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
•
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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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
•
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
QUICK TIPS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Liftgate Buttons and Operation Video
QR CODE
B
C
A