sensor KIA SOUL 2023 Quick Reference Guide

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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.

A
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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ÝWarning
Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly when a vehicle is coming rapidly two lanes
over from your vehicle or a vehicle is approaching at a fast speed from the rear in the
lane next to your vehicle.
Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly if there is any vehicle or obstacle at the rear
area of your vehicle.
Safe Exit Assist may be activated later than normal or may not operate properly if a
vehicle is approaching fast from the rear of your vehicle.
Safe Exit Assist may not operate when the Blind-Spot Safety system malfunctions as
follows:

The warning message of the Blind-Spot Safety system appears on the instrument
cluster.

The sensors of the Blind-Spot Safety system are contaminated or covered.

The Blind-Spot Safety system does not generate warning or generates a wrong
alert.
 Active Assist: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of blind-spot collision is
detected.
ÝWarning
Always be aware of road conditions while driving and be alert for unexpected situations
even though Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist are
operating.
Warning Only: Provides a warning when a risk of blind-spot collision is detected.
Off: Disables Blind-Spot Safety function.
Parking Safety (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Parking Safety systems.
Surround View Monitor Auto On: Automatically activates Surround View Monitor when
Parking Distance Warning is active (if equipped).
Parking Distance Warning Auto On: Automatically activates Parking Distance Warning
when traveling at low speeds.
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety: Provides a warning when a risk of rear cross-traffic collision is
detected while reversing. It provides vehicle control to avoid collision, depending on the
vehicle model and specifications.
Active Assist: Provides a warning and emergency braking when a risk of rear collision is
detected while reversing.
Warning Only: Provides a warning when a risk of rear collision is detected while backing
up.
Off: Disables Parking Safety functions.

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ÝWarning
Even though the vehicle is equipped the Parking Safety system, be sure to check any
obstacles in the surroundings while driving. Relying on the Parking Safety system may
cause an accident. Accordingly, be sure to control the vehicle by your judgment.
When the sensors cannot detect any obstacles due to the detection limit, it may cause an
accident. Be sure to always check the surroundings while parking.
Drive Mode (if equipped)
You can change the vehicle settings for driving conditions.
Option A
Option B (EV only)

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

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Automatic Ventilation (if equipped)
You can set to prevent condensation inside and keep inside air pleasant using this feature.
Auto Dehumidify: Once the inside air circulation mode has been used for a long time, it
is switched to the outside air inflow mode to prevent condensation.
Defog/Defrost Options (if equipped)
You can set to enable the defogger to secure driver visibility.
Auto Defog: When the sensor detects fog on the windshield, the automatic ventilation is
run for defogging.
Climate Features (if equipped)
You can set or change the settings for the climate system.
Rear Climate Controls: Used to move to the climate control screen for the rear seat. You
can check or set the climate status for the rear seat.

A
For more information about controlling the rear-seat climate control system:
> see "Using the rear-seat climate control function (if equipped)."
Lights (if equipped)
You can configure the settings for vehicle lights.

A
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.
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.

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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.

A
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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ÝWarning
Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly when a vehicle is coming rapidly two lanes
over from your vehicle or a vehicle is approaching at a fast speed from the rear in the
lane next to your vehicle.
Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly if there is any vehicle or obstacle at the rear
area of your vehicle.
Safe Exit Assist may be activated later than normal or may not operate properly if a
vehicle is approaching fast from the rear of your vehicle.
Safe Exit Assist may not operate when the Blind-Spot Safety system malfunctions as
follows:

The warning message of the Blind-Spot Safety system appears on the instrument
cluster.

The sensors of the Blind-Spot Safety system are contaminated or covered.

The Blind-Spot Safety system does not generate warning or generates a wrong
alert.
 Active Assist: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of blind-spot collision is
detected.
ÝWarning
Always be aware of road conditions while driving and be alert for unexpected situations
even though Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist are
operating.
Warning Only: Provides a warning when a risk of blind-spot collision is detected.
Off: Disables Blind-Spot Safety function.
Parking Safety (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Parking Safety systems.
Camera Settings: Sets the properties of the cameras.

Display Contents: Specify information that will be displayed on the view screen.
Setting items may differ depending on the vehicle model and camera type.

Display Settings: Adjust the brightness and contrast of the view screen. To initialize all
Surround View or Rear View screen settings of the phone projection, press
Reset.
Surround View Monitor Auto On: Automatically activates Surround View Monitor when
Parking Distance Warning is active.
Parking Distance Warning Auto On: Automatically activates Parking Distance Warning
when traveling at low speeds.
Rear Safety: Provides a warning and emergency braking when a risk of rear collision is
detected while reversing.

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Rear Active Assist: Provides a warning and emergency braking when a risk of rear
collision is detected while reversing.
Rear Warning Only: Provides a warning when a risk of rear collision is detected while
backing up.
Off: Disables Parking Safety functions.
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety: Provides a warning when a risk of rear cross-traffic collision is
detected while reversing. It provides vehicle control to avoid collision, depending on the
vehicle model and specifications.
ÝWarning
Even though the vehicle is equipped the Parking Safety system, be sure to check any
obstacles in the surroundings while driving. Relying on the Parking Safety system may
cause an accident. Accordingly, be sure to control the vehicle by your judgment.
When the sensors cannot detect any obstacles due to the detection limit, it may cause an
accident. Be sure to always check the surroundings while parking.
Drive Mode (if equipped)
You can change the vehicle settings for driving conditions.
Option A
Option B (EV only)

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

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Climate (if equipped)
You can configure the operation environment for climate control system.

A
The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Recirculate Air (if equipped)
You can set to keep the inside air pleasant by blocking inflow of outside air.
Activate upon Washer Fluid Use
: Sets to automatically switch to the inside air circulation
mode to prevent inflow of washer fluid scent when spraying washer fluid.
 Recirculation Mode Plus: Sets to automatically control windows or climate system to
keep inside air pleasant with synced with the navigation system.
Automatic Ventilation (if equipped)
You can set to prevent condensation inside and keep inside air pleasant using this feature.
Automatic Dehumidify: Once the inside air circulation mode has been used for a long
time, it is switched to the outside air inflow mode to prevent condensation.
Scheduled Ventilation: Automatically ventilates the cabin at the scheduled time.
Ventilation occurs while the vehicle is off.
Defog/Defrost Options (if equipped)
You can set to enable the defogger to secure driver visibility.
Defog/Defrost: When the sensor detects humidity on the windshield and glasses, it
enables the outside air inflow mode and air conditioner for defogging and defrosting.
Auto Defog: When the sensor detects fog on the windshield, the automatic ventilation is
run for defogging.
Climate Features (if equipped)
You can set or change the settings for the climate system.
Lock Rear Climate Controls: Prevents changes to the climate control system from rear
seats.
Rear Climate Controls: Used to move to the climate control screen for the rear seat. You
can check or set the climate status for the rear seat (if equipped).

A
For more information about controlling the rear-seat climate control system:
> see "Using
the rear-seat climate control function (if equipped)."

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

A
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.

A
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.