steering KIA SOUL 2023 Quick Reference Guide

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ÝWarning
Driving while distracted may cause a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen
and steering wheel controls that take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from safe
driving or that are not permissible by the law, should never be used while driving.
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Use the Kia Connect features on the system when the vehicle is stationary with the vehicle
turned on.
Contacting the roadside assistance
When you encounter a disabled vehicle or other problems on the road, you can directly
contact the Kia Connect Center for roadside assistance and receive the service for vehicle
towing.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Kia Connect
>
Roadside Assist.
 Press the [] button on the vehicle.

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Depending on the network status, this feature may not work correctly.
Checking schedule details (if equipped)
View the schedule details for today and tomorrow.
On the All Menus screen, press Kia Connect >
Calendar.

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To use the calendar, make sure you install the Kia Connect App on your smartphone and
sign up for the Kia Connect Service. Use either Google Play Store or App Store (depending
on your smartphone model) to download and install the Kia Connect App and sign up for
the Kia Connect Service.
> See "Subscribing to the service."

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To use the calendar, make sure your user profile is linked to your Kia Connect account. It
is not possible to use the calendar if your user profile is set to "Guest." To link your user
profile to your Kia Connect account, press Setup >
User Profile from All Menus.

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Forward Safety (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Forward Safety system.
Active Assist: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of forward collision is
detected.
ÝWarning
This function is only a supplemental function and it is not intended to, nor does it replace
the need for extreme care and attention of the driver. The sensing range and objects
detectable by the sensors are limited. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.
Warning Only: Provides a warning when a risk of forward collision is detected.
Off: Disables the Forward Safety functions.
Lane Safety (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Lane Safety system.
Lane Keeping Assist: Automatically assists with steering to help prevent the vehicle from
leaving the lane.
ÝWarning
Lane Keeping Assist is a supplementary function for safe driving and does not replace
driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always be aware of the surroundings and
steer the vehicle.

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When the lanes are not recognized well by front view camera, always check the
surroundings because Lane Keeping Assist may not work properly.
Lane Departure Warning: Provides a warning when the vehicle leaves the lane without
operating the turn signal switch.
Off: Disables the Lane Safety functions.
Blind-Spot Safety (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Blind-Spot Safety system.
Blind-Spot View: Displays the blind-spot view in the cluster when operating the turn
signal switch.
Safe Exit Assist: Provides a warning and door control when an approaching vehicle is
detected in the vehicle's blind spot.

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Cluster Voice Guidance Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume of guiding beep.
Welcome Sound (if equipped)
You can set to generate the notification sound when turning on or off the instrument cluster.
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.
Welcome Mirror/Light (if equipped)
You can set the welcoming time on the outside rear view mirrors.
Enable on Driver Approach: When the driver with the smart key approaches, the
welcome feature is enabled.
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.
Seat (if equipped)
You can configure the settings of the steering wheel or seats, such as seat position change
notification and automatic control of the steering wheel warmer.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Seat Position Change Alert (if equipped)
You can set the system to display a notification message along with the seat image on the
screen when a seat position is changed.
Smart Posture Care (if equipped)
You can see the recommended driving posture according to your physical data, and the
clinical inspection result for your waist.
Heated/Ventilated Features (if equipped)
You can set to make the driving environment pleasant by controlling the steering wheel
warmer and driver's seat warmer/ventilation.
Auto. Controls That Use Climate Control Settings: 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.

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.
 Steering Easy Access: The steering wheel moves upward when getting on and off.
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.
Reset (if equipped)
You can initialize all system settings in the vehicle.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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The required features cannot be initialize.

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Speed Limit (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Speed Limit system.
Speed Limit Offset: Adjusts the offset amount of the speed limit.
Speed Limit Assist: Adjusts the vehicle set speed based on the current speed limit of the
road.
Speed Limit Warning: Provides a warning when the speed limit is exceeded.
Off: Disables the Speed Limit functions.
Warning Timing (if equipped)
Sets the timing of the warning.
Warning Volume (if equipped)
Sets the volume of the warning sound.
Haptic Warning (if equipped)
Sets the intensity of the steering wheel vibration warning.
Driver Attention Warning (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Driver Attention Warning system.
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert: Alerts the driver during a stop, when the leading
vehicle departs.
ÝWarning
Be sure to always check the road conditions ahead or surroundings before departure. An
accident caused by distracted driving can be prevented.
Inattentive Driving Warning: Provides a warning when signs of driver inattentiveness
are detected, and recommends a rest if needed.
Safety Notice Call: When abnormal driving is detected, a Connected Services Center
representative will call to check on your safety.

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Forward Safety (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Forward Safety system.
Forward Cross-Traffic Safety: Provides a warning and emergency braking when a risk of
forward cross-traffic collision is detected.
Active Assist: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of forward collision is
detected.
ÝWarning
This function is only a supplemental function and it is not intended to, nor does it replace
the need for extreme care and attention of the driver. The sensing range and objects
detectable by the sensors are limited. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.
Warning Only: Provides a warning when a risk of forward collision is detected.
Off: Disables the Forward Safety functions.
Lane Safety (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Lane Safety system.
Assist: Automatically assists with steering to help prevent the vehicle from leaving the
lane.
ÝWarning
Lane Keeping Assist is a supplementary function for safe driving and does not replace
driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always be aware of the surroundings and
steer the vehicle.

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When the lanes are not recognized well by front view camera, always check the
surroundings because Lane Keeping Assist may not work properly.
Warning Only: Provides a warning when the vehicle leaves the lane without operating
the turn signal switch.
Off: Disables the Lane Safety functions.
Blind-Spot Safety (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Blind-Spot Safety system.
Blind-Spot View Monitor: Displays the blind-spot view in the cluster when operating the
turn signal switch.
Safe Exit Assist: Provides a warning and door control when an approaching vehicle is
detected in the vehicle's blind spot.
Safe Exit Warning: Provides a warning when an approaching vehicle is detected in the
vehicle's blind spot.

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CUSTOM (if equipped)
You can set to select the drive mode optimized for the driving habits or road conditions.
Powertrain: Select a drive mode that performs optimum engine and transmission
control depending on the driving situation.

NORMAL: Optimized for balanced comfort.

SPORT: Optimized for agile driving.
 Steering: Select a drive mode that performs optimum steering wheel control depending
on the driving situation.

NORMAL: Optimized for smooth steering.

SPORT: Optimized for agile steering.
ECO
(EV only)
This is a drive mode for increasing the vehicle's fuel efficiency. You can change the climate
control mode, the active coast energy regeneration level, and speed limit settings.
NORMAL (EV only)
This is a drive mode focused on the driver and passenger's comfort. You can change the
climate control mode and the active coast energy regeneration level.
SPORT (EV only)
This drive mode enables a more dynamic driving performance. You can change the climate
control mode and the active coast energy regeneration level.
Drive Mode Change Alert (if equipped)
Configure the setting so that drive mode change notification is displayed along with the
vehicle image when the drive mode is changed.
Climate Control ECO Mode (if equipped)
Decrease the cooling/heating level to increase the drivable range.

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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.
Seat (if equipped)
You can configure the settings of the steering wheel or seats, such as seat position change
notification and automatic control of the steering wheel warmer.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Seat Position Change Alert (if equipped)
You can set the system to display a notification message along with the seat image on the
screen when a seat position is changed.
Recline 2nd Row Seat Backs (if equipped)
Adjust the second-row seat back angle.
Smart Posture Care (if equipped)
You can see the recommended driving posture according to your physical data, and the
clinical inspection result for your waist.

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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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Custom Button ☆
You can set the frequently used functions by pressing the custom button on the control
panel. Set the frequently used functions as custom buttons to access them easily.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Steering Wheel MODE Button
You can select the media mode to run when the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel is
pressed.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Home Screen
You can change the layout of the Home screen.