KIA SOUL 2023 Quick Reference Guide

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Viewing the rear view (if equipped)
You can see the rear view through the system screen.
1 On the rear view screen, press .
2 Press the icon to display the desired view.

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The guidelines appear on the rear view.

Displays the space required to open the trunk (tailgate). After a parking, check
whether the space is sufficient to open the trunk (tailgate) and there is no obstacle.

Displays the extension line from the center of the vehicle. According to the steering
direction, the moving direction of the center is displayed on the screen.
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Displays the rear top view.
Displays the rear view (default).
Configuring rear view settings (if equipped)
1 On the rear view screen, press .
2 Select and then change the settings.
To select the information to display on the screen, press Display Contents (if
equipped).
To adjust the brightness and contrast of the rear view screen, press Display Settings.
To initialize all Rear View screen settings, press Reset.

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Surround View Monitor (if equipped)
You can check the surroundings by using multiple cameras on the vehicle.
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Use the +/- button on the right of the screen to zoom in or out.
Viewing the surround view while driving
1 In order to see the surround view, press the [] or [] button.
The system displays both the front view and surround view.

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The surround view monitor function operates only when any of the following
conditions are met.

The driving speed is below 6 mph or 9 mph with the shift position in "D" (Drive) (if
equipped).

The vehicle is stationary and the shift position is in "D" (Drive) or "N" (Neutral).

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You can use Remote Smart Parking Assist by long pressing the [
] button. For more
information, refer to the owner's manual that is separately provided (if equipped).
2 Press the icon to get a view in the desired direction.
Icon Description
Displays the zoom-in front top view and top view.
Displays the front wide view and top view (default).
Displays the front blind spot view and top view.
Displays 3D and top views of the vehicle surroundings (if equipped).
Displays the surround view settings.

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When any door or trunk (tailgate) is open or outside rear view mirrors are folded, an
alert icon appears on the screen.

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To turn off the surround view screen, press the [
] or [] button.

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Viewing the surround view while reversing
1 Press the "R" (Reverse) button shifter (or move the shift lever to "R" in a
previous vehicle model) with the vehicle turned on.
The system displays the rear view of the vehicle.
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The surround view monitor function is not available when you change the shift
position to "P" (Park).

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When you press the [
] button with the shift position in "P" (Park), you can see the
rear view (if equipped).
2 Press the icon to get a view in the desired direction.
Icon Description
Displays the zoom-in rear top view and top view.
Displays the rear wide view and top view (default).
Displays the rear blind spot view and top view.
Displays 3D and top views of the vehicle surroundings (if equipped).
Displays the surround view settings.
Configuring the surround view monitor settings
1 On the surround view screen, press .
2 Select and then change the settings.

To select the information to appear on the video, press Display Contents (e.g. Top
View Parking Guidance,
Rear View Parking Guidance, Parking Distance Warning) (if
equipped).
 To select the default view for top view monitoring, press Top View Default Mode.
To select the default view for using the surround view monitor function while driving,
press
Front View Default Mode.
To set the information to display on the Surround View screen and adjust or reset the
brightness and contrast of the image, on the All Menus screen, press Setup
>
Vehicle
> Driver Assistance >
Parking Safety >
Camera Settings (if equipped).

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Using the climate control function (if equipped)
You can check and adjust the climate system settings on the screen.
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For more information about how to use the heater and air conditioner, refer to Owner's
Manual of the vehicle.

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When you manipulate the climate control system while using the product, the climate
settings appear on the upper part of the screen (if equipped).

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
Press the [
CLIMATE] button on the climate control system.
On the All Menus screen, press Climate.
2 Select and then change the settings.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Shows the outside temperature of the vehicle.
c c Shows the set temperature for each seat.
d d Adjust the temperatures for each seat.
e e Shows the current airflow direction.
f f Shows the current fan speed.
g g Shows whether the automatic temperature control function is on or off.
h h Shows whether the A/C is on or off.
i i Turns on or off the air conditioner function.
j j Shows whether the SYNC function, which syncs the driver's seat temperature with the
passenger seat temperature, is on or off.
k k Configure specific climate control function settings.
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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
l l Displays the front-seat warmer/ventilation settings screen (if equipped).

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
m m Displays the rear-seat warmer/ventilation settings screen (if equipped).

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
n n Turn on or off heaters (if equipped).
o o Turn on or off the driver seat-only climate control mode (if equipped).
p p The list of menu items appears.
Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 Front Warmer/Ventilation: Displays the front-seat warmer/ventilation settings
screen (if equipped).
Rear Warmer/Ventilation: Displays the rear-seat warmer/ventilation settings
screen (if equipped).
Climate Settings
: Configure specific climate control function settings (if equipped).
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.

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The temperature of the climate system can be adjusted by 1 ℉ increments. When the
temperature is set to the lower limit or upper limit, "LOW" or "HIGH" appears on the
screen.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Using the Front Heat/Ventilation and Steering Wheel
Heating Control
(if equipped)
You can adjust the seat warmer/ventilation settings to make your driving \
environment more
pleasant. You can also turn on or off the steering wheel warmer function.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Heat/Ventilation.
2 Select to view the item.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Configure specific climate control function settings.
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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
c c Turn on or off the warmer or ventilation for each seat.
d d Turn on or off the steering wheel warmer function.
e e Displays the front-seat climate control settings screen.
f f Displays the rear-seat warmer/ventilation settings screen.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
g g The list of menu items appears.
Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button (if equipped).
 Front Climate
: Displays the front-seat climate control settings screen (if equipped).
Rear Warmer/Ventilation: Displays the rear-seat warmer/ventilation settings
screen (if equipped).

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
Climate Settings
: Configure specific climate control function settings (if equipped).
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.

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Using the rear-seat climate control function
(if equipped)
You can check or set the rear-seat climate status on the system screen.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
Press the [
REAR] button on the climate control system.
On the All Menus screen, press Rear Climate.
2 Select and then change the settings.
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For manual temperature control
a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Configure specific climate control function settings.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
c c Can set the inside temperature.
d d Can adjust the air direction.
e e Can adjust the fan speed.
f f Turn on the AUTO mode. If you change the climate control status using another
button, the AUTO mode automatically turns off.
g g Shows the outside temperature of the vehicle.
h h Turn off the climate control function (if equipped).

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i i The list of menu items appears.
Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 Climate Settings
: Configure specific climate control function settings (if equipped).
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Using the Rear Heat/Ventilation Control (if equipped)
You can adjust the seat warmer/ventilation settings to make your driving \
environment more
pleasant.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Heat/Ventilation.
2 Select to view the item.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Configure specific climate control function settings.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
c c Turn on or off the warmer or ventilation for each seat.
d d Displays the front-seat climate control settings screen.
e e Displays the front-seat warmer/ventilation settings screen.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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f f The list of menu items appears.
Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button (if equipped).
 Front Climate
: Displays the front-seat climate control settings screen (if equipped).
Front Heat/Ventilation: Displays the front-seat warmer/ventilation settings
screen (if equipped).

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
Climate Settings
: Configure specific climate control function settings (if equipped).
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Using the rear-seat conversation mode
(if equipped)
When the driver's voice cannot be delivered well to the rear seat, you can use the microphone
of the driver's seat for smooth communication.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Passenger Talk.
The passenger talk icon appears at the top right of the system screen to display its status.
2 Make conversation through the microphone of the driver's seat.

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To end the Passenger Talk mode, press End.

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When you move to another screen without pressing End, shortly press the End Call
button on the steering wheel to end the passenger talk function.

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When the Passenger Talk mode is active, the Radio/Media functions are unavailable.

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To access the online user's manual on the Passenger Talk screen, press
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User's
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.

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Using the rear-seat view (if equipped)
You can check the status and safety of rear-seat occupants through the rear-seat camera feed
displayed on the system screen.
ÝWarning
A car accident may occur when focusing on the vehicle display and not pa\
ying attention to
the road while driving.
On the All Menus screen, press Passenger View.
A view that shows the rear-seat status is displayed on the system screen.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Check the status of rear-seat occupants. Zoom in or out on the screen.
c c Turn on the Passenger Talk mode.
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If you press Talk Now, you can talk to rear-seat occupants through the microphone
of the driver's seat. To end the Passenger Talk mode, press End.

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For more information about Passenger Talk mode.
> See "Using the rear-seat
conversation mode (if equipped)."
d d Adjust or reset the brightness or contrast of the screen.
e e The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.