KIA SOUL 2023 Quick Reference Guide

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Warmer/Ventilation Features (if equipped)
You can set to make the driving environment pleasant by controlling the steering wheel
warmer and driver's seat warmer/ventilation.
Link to Climate Settings for Auto-Adjustment: Automatically controls the heating wire
or ventilation for the driver's seat and steering wheel, in sync with the climate control
function.

Steering Wheel Warmer: Steering Wheel Warmer adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.

Driver Seat Warmer/Ventilation: Seat Warmer/Ventilation adjusts automatically
based on Climate settings.
Seating Easy Access (if equipped)
For convenience upon getting on and off, you can adjust the position of the driver's seat or
steering wheel to secure space inside the vehicle.
 Seat Slide Easy Access: Can set the distance to automatically move the driver's seat
when getting on or off.
Rear Seat Heating Control (if equipped)
You can set to enable the warmer for the rear-left and rear-right seats.
Lights (if equipped)
You can configure the settings for vehicle lights.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Ambient Light (if equipped)
You can set the brightness and color of the ambient light.
One Touch Turn Signal (if equipped)
You can set the number of turn signal lamp flashes when the lamp lever is operated.

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Welcome Mirror/Light (if equipped)
You can set the welcoming time on the outside rear view mirrors.
Enable on Door Unlock: The welcome feature is enabled by the door unlock event.
Enable on Driver Approach: When the driver with the smart key approaches, the
welcome feature is enabled.
Headlight Delay (if equipped)
You can set to turn off the taillights and headlights in 15 seconds after turning off the vehicle
to ensure visibility.
Travel Mode (if equipped)
Prevents blinding oncoming traffic by decreasing the headlamp illumination range. This
option is applicable in countries where traffic can move in opposite directions.
High Beam Assist (if equipped)
You can set to automatically control the high beam when an oncoming vehicle is approaching
to decrease the high beam glare.
Door (if equipped)
You can configure the operation environment for the trunk (liftgate) and doors.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Auto Lock (if equipped)
You can set the time to automatically lock all doors.
Auto Unlock (if equipped)
You can set the time to automatically unlock all doors.

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Walk-away Lock (if equipped)
You can set to automatically lock all doors when you move away from the vehicle with the
smart key.
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When all doors are closed, this feature works normally.
Horn Feedback (if equipped)
You can set to generate guiding beep when all doors are locked.
Remote Power Doors & Liftgate (if equipped)
Easily open the doors by pressing the unlock button on the smart key for more than 3
seconds.
2 Press Unlock (if equipped)
You can set to unlock all doors by pressing the door unlock button twice.

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When you press the door unlock button once, only the driver's seat door is unlocked.
Smart Sliding Door (if equipped)
Set the sliding door to automatically open when you move close to the sliding door carrying
your smart key.
Power Trunk or Power Liftgate (if equipped)
Open or close the trunk (liftgate) automatically using the power trunk (liftgate) button.

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Power Trunk Opening Speed or Power Liftgate Opening Speed
(if equipped)
Set the opening speed for the power trunk (liftgate).

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Power Trunk Opening Height or Power Liftgate Opening Height
(if equipped)
Set the opening height for the power trunk (liftgate).

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Smart Trunk or Smart Liftgate (if equipped)
Opens the trunk (liftgate) automatically when approaching the trunk (liftgate) with the smart
key.
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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Liftgate Auto Close (if equipped)
Set the liftgate to automatically close when you move away from the back of the liftgate while
carrying the smart key.
Remote Window Control (if equipped)
Turns on the remote window control function.
Digital Key (if equipped)
You can register or delete a digital key and then see the information of the registered digital
key.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Enable Digital Keys (if equipped)
You can set whether or not to use the digital keys.
Smartphone Key (if equipped)
You can register or delete a smartphone key.
Card Key (if equipped)
You can register or delete a card key.
Digital Key Information (if equipped)
You can see the serial number of the registered digital key.

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Convenience (if equipped)
You can configure the features for convenience such as welcome sound and wireless
charging.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Rear Occupant Alert (if equipped)
Movement is detected by the rear-seat sensor after the doors are locked.
Advanced Anti-Theft (if equipped)
You can set to display an alert when any motion is detected inside the vehicle with the vehicle
locked.
Wireless Charging System (if equipped)
You can set to charge your smartphone wirelessly.

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This feature is available only in smartphones that can be charged wirelessly.
Auto Rear Wiper (in R) (if equipped)
Activates the rear windshield wiper automatically when the front wiper is On and the gear is
in reverse.
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off (if equipped)
Selects the time to delay automatic shut off when the vehicle is parked with its engine on.

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Configuring the device connections settings
(Type1)
You can manage Bluetooth devices or configure their operation settings. You can also
activate the phone projection so that you can control the smartphone Apps on the system
screen after connecting the smartphone to the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections.
The device connection settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:

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Press Menu >
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.
Bluetooth
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device for the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device. You can also configure operation settings such as notifications, messages,
and other settings for Bluetooth devices.

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For more information on how to use the Bluetooth functions: > see "Connecting a Bluetooth
device."

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Some setting options appear when a smartphone is connected to the system.

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To edit or delete a message, park the vehicle at a safe place and access the messaging
function on your smartphone. You cannot edit or delete a message from the system.

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When an iPhone is connected to the system, there are some restrictions when receiving
messages as follows:

Only the sender name appears when the sender information is saved.

Only the phone number appears when the sender information is not saved.

You cannot use the auto-reply message function.

When the incoming message notification or lock-screen view option is off, messages
cannot be received.

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The message reader function may not be supported depending on the system language.

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Bluetooth Connections
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device from the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device.
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You can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two Bluetooth audio devices.
Auto Connection Priority
Set the priority order for automatic Bluetooth connection to the system when it turns on.

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On the device list, press
on the right and drag the item to reposition.
Message Notification
Set to receive message notifications.

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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Predefined Messages
Edit message templates for quick replies.

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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Bluetooth Voice Prompts
Set whether to hear voice prompts for events related to Bluetooth connections.
Privacy Mode
Enable or disable Privacy Mode. Hide data including contacts and call history from showing
up on the system screen to protect privacy.
Bluetooth System Info
You can see and edit the Bluetooth information of the system.
Reset
You can delete all registered Bluetooth devices and initialize Bluetooth settings. All data for
Bluetooth devices are also deleted.

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Android Auto
You can activate the Android Auto function to pair your Android smartphone with the system.
Apple CarPlay
You can activate the Apple CarPlay function to pair your iPhone with the system.
Configuring the device connections settings
(Type2)
You can manage Bluetooth devices or configure their operation settings. You can also
activate the phone projection so that you can control the smartphone Apps on the system
screen after connecting the smartphone to the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections.
The device connection settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:

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Press >
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.

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Device Connections
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device from the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device.
AYou can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two Bluetooth audio devices.

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On the device list, press
on the right and drag to reposition set the priority order.
Message Notification
Set to receive message notifications.
AThis option may not be available in some phone models.

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Predefined Messages
Edit message templates for quick replies.
AThis option may not be available in some phone models.
Bluetooth Voice Prompts
Set whether to hear voice prompts for events related to Bluetooth connections.
Privacy Mode
Enable or disable Privacy Mode. Hide data including contacts and call history from showing
up on the system screen to protect privacy.