KIA Soul EV 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

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EV information mode
EV information mode shows EV
energy flow and ECO level.
To change the EV information mode,
press the (MOVE) button
EV energy flow
EV energy flow notifies the drivers of
energy flow in operating modes.
Following modes show drivers the
current operating condition.
EV Propulsion :Energy flows from high voltage
battery to wheel when the vehicle
is driven by motor
Regeneration : Energy flows from wheel to high
voltage battery when you release
the accelerator pedal or press the
brake pedal.
ECO Level
When the vehicle is started, the ECO
Level display will indicate level. If you
drive economically, the ECO Level
will increase. However, if you do not
drive economically, the ECO Level
will decrease.
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A/V Mode
This mode displays the state of the
A/V system.
Service Mode
Service Interval
Service interval
It calculates and displays when you
need a scheduled maintenance
service (mileage or days).
If the remaining mileage or time
reaches 1,500 km (1,500 mi.) or 30
days, "Service Interval" message is
displayed for several seconds each
time you set the POWER button to
the ON position. Service required
If you do not have your vehicle serv-
iced according to the already inputted
service interval, “Service required”
message is displayed for several sec-
onds each time you set the POWER
button to the ON position (The mileage
and time changes to "---").
To reset the service interval to the
mileage and days you inputted before:
- Press the RESET button for
more than 1 second.
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Service interval OFF
If the service interval is not set,
“Service interval OFF” message is
displayed on the LCD display.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If any of the following conditions
occurs, the mileage and days may be
incorrect.
- The battery cable is disconnected.
- The fuse switch is turned off.
- The battery is discharged.
Master Warning Mode
This warning light informs the driver
the following situations
- TPMS
- Service reminder
- Low washer fluid
The Master Warning Light illumi-
nates when more than one of the
above warning situations occur. At
this time, the LCD Modes Icon will
change from ( ) to ( ).
If the warning situation is solved, the
LCD Modes Icon will be changed back
to its previous icon ( ).
User Settings Mode
Description
On this mode, you can change set-
ting of the doors, lamps, and so on.
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Door
Auto Lock
Off:
The auto door lock operation will
be deactivated.
Enable on speed: All doors will be automatically
locked when the vehicle speed
exceeds 15km/h (9.3mph).
Enable on shift: All doors will be automatically
locked if the reduction gear shift
lever is shifted from the P (Park)
position to the R (Reverse), N
(Neutral), or D (Drive) position. Auto Unlock
Off:
The auto door unlock operation will
be canceled.
Vehicle off: All doors will be automatically
unlocked when the POWER button
is set to the OFF position.
On shift P: All doors will be automatically
unlocked if the reduction gear shift
lever is shifted to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
Driver Door Unlock: All doors will be automatically
unlocked if the driver's door is
unlocked. Two Press Unlock
Off:
The two press unlock function will
be deactivated. Therefore, all doors
will unlock if the door is unlocked.
On: The driver’s door will unlock if the
door is unlocked. When the door is
unlocked again within 4 seconds,
all doors will unlock.
Horn Feedback
Off: The Horn feedback operation will
be deactivated.
On: After locking the door by pressing
the lock button on the transmitter, if
you press the lock button again
within 4 seconds, the warning
sound will operate once to indicate
that all doors are locked.

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Lamp
One Touch Turn Lamp
If this item is checked, the lane
change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7
times when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
Head Lamp Delay (if equipped)
If this item is checked, the headlamp
delay function will be activated.
Settings
Language
Choose the language you prefer
within the LCD.
Temperature Unit
Convert the temperature unit from °C
to °F or from °F to °C.
Welcome Sound
If this item is checked, the welcome
sound function will be activated.Energy Consumption Auto Reset

The average energy consumption will
reset automatically when charge the
high voltage battery more than 10%

The average energy consumption
will not reset automatically when
charge the high voltage battery more
than 10%

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Service Interval
On this mode, you can activate the
service interval function with mileage
(mi. or km) and period (months).
Warning Messages
Low Battery
When the high voltage battery level
reaches below 20%, this warning
message illuminates.
In this case, the warning lamp on the
instrument cluster ( ) turns ON
simultaneously.
Charge the high voltage battery
immediately.
Low Battery. Charge immediately
When the high voltage battery level
reaches below 10%, this warning
message illuminates .
In this case, the warning lamp on the
instrument cluster ( ) turns ON
simultaneously and the distance to
empty gauge will be displayed as “---”.
Charge the high voltage battery
immediately.
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Charge immediately. Power limited
When the high voltage battery level
reaches below 7%, this warning
message illuminates.
In this case, the warning lamp on the
instrument cluster ( ) and the
power down warning lamp ( ) turn
ON simultaneously and the distance
to empty gauge will be displayed as
“---”.
The vehicle’s power will be reduced
to minimize the energy consumption
of the high voltage battery. Charge
the battery immediately.
Power limited
In the following cases, this warning
message illuminates when the vehi-
cle’s power is limited for the safety.
When the high voltage battery isbelow a certain level, or voltage is
decreasing.
When the temperature of the motor or high voltage battery is too high
or too low.
When there is a problem with the cooling system or a failure that
may interrupt normal driving. When this warning message is dis-
played, do not accelerate or start the
vehicle suddenly.
Charge the battery immediately
when the high voltage battery level is
not enough.
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Unplug vehicle to start
When the vehicle is started while the
charging connector is connected,
this warning message illuminates.
Remove the charging connector and
start the vehicle.
Charging door open
When the vehicle is started while the
charging door is opened, this warn-
ing message illuminates. Make sure
to close the charging door after
charging is complete.
Check electric vehicle system
This warning message illuminates
when a failure related to EV control
system occurs.
Refrain from driving when the warn-
ing message is displayed. In this
case, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
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Low Battery Temp. Power limited
This warning message illuminates to
protect battery and electric vehicle
system when the high voltage bat-
tery temperature is too low.
If this warning message is still illumi-
nated even after the ambient temper-
ature has increased, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Battery Overheated! Stop vehicle
This warning message illuminates to
protect battery and electric vehicle
system when the high voltage bat-
tery temperature is too high.
Turn off the POWER button and stop
the vehicle so that the battery tem-
perature decreases.If this warning message is still illumi-
nated even after you have stopped
the vehicle for a certain time, refrain
from driving and have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
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Stop vehicle and check power
supply
This warning message illuminates
when a failure occurs in the power
supply system.In this case, park the
vehicle in a safe location and tow
your vehicle to the nearest author-
ized Kia dealer and have the vehicle
inspected.
Check brakes
This warning message illuminates
when the brake performance is low or
the regenerative brake does not work
properly due to a failure in the brake
system.In this case, it may take longer
for the brake pedal to operate and the
braking distance may become longer.
Refrain from driving when the warn-
ing message is displayed. In this
case, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.
Stop vehicle and check brakes
This warning message illuminates
when a failure occurs in the brake
system.In this case, park the vehicle
in a safe location and tow your vehicle
to the nearest authorized Kia dealer
and have the vehicle inspected.
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