KIA SOUL EV 2015 Features and Functions Guide

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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SOUL EV
Congratulations on Your New Kia Purchase!
Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of comfortable and dependable driving.
Kia is committed to quality, innovation, safety and — above all — your satisfaction.
Using This Guide
The information contained in this guide is a brief overview that will help you become familiar with the operation and features of your new Kia vehicle. The flipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations help to ensure the instructions are easy to follow.
This Features & Functions Guide and the specific operational and safety information it provides is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.
While the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle specifications without notice in advance or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with such changes.

ESSENTIAL FEATURES
Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AVN (Audio/ Video/Navigation) System . . . . . . . . . . 24
Aux/USB/iPod
® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Charging your Electric Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
ECO System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Folding Rear Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 06
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
VIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Electric Vehicle (E V ) Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Energy Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 06
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
07
Trip Computer / Tripmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
User Settings Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
ELECTRIC VEHICLE \fEV) FEATURES ECO System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Charging Your Electric Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
E

V Information Modes - Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . 13
E V System Information - AVN Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DRIVER’S PANEL Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Heated Steering Wheel Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hill-Start Assist Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock . . . 17
Automatic Door Lock /Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Folding Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
STEERIN\b WHEEL CONTROLS Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Headlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turn Signals & Fog Lights . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 19
Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear Wiper & Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
FlexSteer™ Steering Wheel Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22CENTER PANEL
AVN (Audio/Video/Navigation) System . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Driver Only Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Reserved Climate Control . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 27
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Aux/USB/iPod
® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Gear Shift with Regenerative Brake Mode . . . 29
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
S E AT I N \b 6-Way Adjustable Driver’s Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Folding Rear Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
OTHER KEY FEATURES Smart Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Map/Room Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Pedestrian Warning System . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 34
Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Rear-Camera Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Parking Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
High-Voltage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Air Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Rear Hatch Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SAFETY FEATURES Seat Belts . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Seat Belt Retractor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
LE\bAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page)
MAINTENANCE (See Back Cover)
*IF EQUIPPED SOUL EV FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that
may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The
driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation
of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment
or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and
focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not
permissible by law should never be used during operation of the
vehicle.

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VIDEOS & QR CODES \H- SMARTPHONES, TABLETS AND COMPUTER\HS
Kia provides a number of video resources at your disposal to assist you with becoming familiar with the features and functions
found in your Kia vehicle. You can access these resources by snapping the QR Codes with your smartphone/tablet (mobile
devices) or by visiting the following website: www.KuTechVideos.com/ps23/2015. Continue reading for a more in-depth look
at QR Codes and for instructions on how to use them.
REMINDER: When accessing videos
on your mobile device, standard
cellular data rates may apply .


EV Overview Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website .
www.KuTechVideos.com/ps23/2015
What are QR Codes?
A QR Code is a square, 2-dimensional barcode that can be
read by mobile devices loaded with an appropriate barcode
or QR Code Reader App. The app reads the barcode image
and then launches/uploads the specic information the
code contains, such as URLs, text, photos, videos and so
much more.
How to use QR Codes
If you have a mobile device with a QR Code Reader App, you
can snap the code with your phone and you’ll be provided
a video with additional information pertaining to the topic.
For example, in the Instrument Cluster Overview section,
if you would like additional information, just snap the code
with your mobile device to view the selected Kia Features &
Functions Video . How to snap a QR Code
1. With your mobile device, download a QR Code Reader
App . With many devices, you can do this through an app
store or marketplace
2. Open the QR Code Reader App on your mobile device
3. The app will utilize your device’s camera. Center the code in the camera viewing area:

 With some apps, as soon as the app recognizes the
code, it will launch the corresponding video

 With other apps, you will have to snap or take a
picture of the code. The app will then launch the
corresponding video

 For operation specics, refer to the instructions that
come with the QR Code Reader App
QR CODE


1. If you’re having trouble scanning codes, check the following:

The code should be centered and focused in your mobile device’s camera screen
Consider moving your device closer to or farther away from the code
The code should be well lit, without signicant shadow
2. After scanning, if a “connecting” message appears and then nothing happens or there’s a “connection error” message, this typically indicates that your device is having trouble connecting to the Internet
3. When accessing videos on your mobile device, standard cellular data rates will apply

Avoid scanning from a signicant angle
Conrm that the device’s app supports 2D QR Code scanning
Try another QR Code Reader App; not all apps are created equal
QUICK TIPS

3
Instrument Cluster Overview
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s
instrument cluster & indicator light
locations may differ from those in
the illustrations

See your Owner’s
Manual for more details



For more information on the
function of all indicator and
warning lights, please refer
to the Owner’s Manual

QUICK TIPS


EV Overview Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website

www.KuTechVideos.com/ps23/2015
QR CODE
A Motor Operation Gauge
B Range Meter
C Turn Signal Indicators
D State-of-Charge Gauge
E Indicators & Warnings Lights
F Gear Shift Position
G Trip Computer / Trip Meter
H Odometer
I Speedometer
Energy Consumption
Hold : Reset0
4
8
--.-mi./kwh
POWER
ECO
GUIDE
CHARGEMAX
MIN
EPB
RANGE mi.
MPH
POWER
ECO
GUIDE
CHARGEMAX
MIN
EPB
RANGE mi.
MPH
ECOelectric
Energy Consumption
Hold : Reset0
4
8
--.-mi./kwh
A
B
D
CC
FG
H
E
I
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER\H
Ready Indicator Light
Service Warning Light
Charging Indicator Light
Power Down Warning Light
High-Voltage Battery Level
Warning Light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Warning Light
Cruise ON/OFF Indicator
Cruise SET Indicator
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Indicator
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Malfunction Indicator
Tailgate Open Warning Light
Seat Belt Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light
Regenerative Brake Warning
Light (red/yellow)
High Beam Indicator
Tail Light Indicator*
Immobilizer Indicator Light*
Airbag Warning Light
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
Front Fog Light Indicator*
ECO System Indicator
Electronic Power Steering
Warning Light
Energy Consumption
Hold: Reset0
4
8
--.-mi./kwh
POWER
ECO
GUIDE
CHARGEMAX
MIN
EPB
RANGE mi.
MPH
POWER
ECO
GUIDE
CHARGEMAX
MIN
EPB
RANGE mi.
MPH
ECOelectric
Energy Consumption
Hold : Reset0
4
8
--.-mi./kwh
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s
instrument cluster & indicator light
locations may differ from those in
the illustrations . See your Owner’s
Manual for more details.
Indicators & Warning Lights


For more information on
the function of all indicator
and warning lights, please
refer to the Owner’s
Manual . QUICK TIPS


EV Cluster Overview Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website .
www.KuTechVideos.com/ps23/2015
QR CODE
AB

5
Electric Vehicle Indicators
A Motor operation gauge
Soul EV’s motor operation gauge provides information on the
energy consumption rate of the vehicle and the charge status of the
regenerative brakes


• C

HARGE – Shows the charging status of the battery when it is
being charged by the regenerative brakes


The more electric
energy charged, the lower the gauge level
• E

CO GUIDE – Shows the energy consumption rate during normal
driving conditions
• P

OWER – Shows the energy consumption rate of the vehicle when
driving uphill or accelerating


The more electric energy used, the
higher the gauge level
B State of Charge gauge (SOC)
The State of Charge gauge displays the high-voltage battery charge
status


• M

IN position on the gauge indicates that the driving battery
energy is low
• M

A X position on the gauge indicates that the driving battery is
fully charged
Ready indicator light – Illuminates when the vehicle is ready
to drive


When the ready indicator light is OFF or blinking, a
malfunction has occurred

Have an authorized Kia dealer address
the concern as soon as possible

EC
O display light
– Indicates that the ECO System is operational


This indicator light is always illuminated unless the ECO System is
turned OFF

S
ervice warning light
– Illuminates when there is a malfunction
related to the electric vehicle control system

Have an authorized
Kia dealer address the concern as soon as possible


Power down warning light – Illuminates when the power is
limited for the safety of the electric vehicle

C harging indicator light – Shows the charging status of the
high-voltage battery


When charging, the red indicator turns on


When charging is complete, the green indicator turns on

H

igh-voltage battery level warning light – Illuminates when the
high-voltage battery charge level is insufficient

R

egenerative brake warning lights (when both indicators
are lit) – Illuminates when the regenerative brake system is not
functioning correctly

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER\H
The indicator functions as both Low Tire Pressure
Light and TPMS Malfunction Indicator.
The TPMS indicator illuminates if one or more tires is
signicantly underinated, the vehicle has a spare tire
installed without TPMS or the outside temperature becomes
signicantly lower .
Inate tire(s) to specications using an accurate digital tire
pressure gauge to turn off Low Tire Pressure Light
. See
front driver’s door jamb for PSI specication .
When there is a problem with the TPMS, the TPMS
Malfunction Indicator
will blink for approximately one
minute and then illuminate - see dealer for service.
REMINDER: Consult your dealer for service if Low Tire Pressure Light remains
illuminated after inating your tire(s) .
There are several factors that contribute to your
electric vehicle’s energy consumption, including
maintenance of your vehicle, driving style,
environmental conditions, vehicle weight and vehicle
aerodynamics.
Below are tips on how to help reduce energy
consumption:
 Keep your vehicle in good condition with regular
maintenance

 Don’t “ride” the brake pedal

 Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly
and at a moderate rate

 Keep tires inated to the recommended pressure

 Travel lightly, without carrying unnecessary
weight in your vehicles

 Ensure wheels are aligned correctly

 Avoid placing large or heavy items on roof racks

 Avoid hilly, winding or poorly maintained roads
REMINDER: Do not turn the vehicle off by pushing the POWER
button while the vehicle is in motion. If the vehicle has been turned
off the power brake and power steering system cannot operate.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System \fTPMS)
Energy Consumption



Even with TPMS, tire pressure should be checked manually at
least once a month . Only adjust Tire Pressure on “cold tires”

For proper maintenance and optimal fuel economy, maintain
recommended tire ination pressures and stay within the load
limits and weight distribution recommended for your vehicle

In winter or cold weather, the TPMS light may illuminate if the
tire pressure was adjusted to the recommended tire ination
pressure during warm weather
QUICK TIPS


Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Video
To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website .
Refer to page 2 for more
information .
www.KuTechVideos.com/ps23/2015
QR CODE

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER\H
Trip Computer / Tripmeter
The Trip Computer is a driver information system
that displays information related to driving —
such as Average and Instant Energy Consumption,
Tripmeter, Average Vehicle Speed and Driving
Time — on the display when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
To cycle through the LCD Instrument Cluster
modes, press the Mode/Select button
B.
When in the Trip Computer mode
, press
the Move/Reset button C to cycle through the
screens . When displaying Trip A or Trip B screens,
press and hold the Move/Reset button
C to reset
the Tripmeter to zero.
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes
To cycle through the LCD Instrument Cluster modes, press
the Mode/Select button A
(LCD Instrument Cluster mode buttons located on Steering Wheel)
Trip Computer Mode: Displays driving information
for tripmeter, energy consumption, etc.
Master Warning / Service Modes: Informs on
upcoming service intervals, and warning messages
related to TPMS and others
User Settings Mode: Change settings of the doors,
lamps and other features
A/V Mode: Displays the state of the A / V System
MODE
SETCRUISERESCANCELMODEVOL
VOL
SET
CRUISE
RES
MODE
A
Energy Consumption
Hold : Reset0 4
8--.-mi./kwh
MODE
SETCRUISERESCANCELMODEVOL
VOL
SET
CRUISE
RES
MODE
B
C
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
• Average Energy
Consumption
• Instant Energy
Consumption
TRIP A
• Tripmeter A
• Average Vehicle Speed
• Elapsed Time (E / T )
TRIP B
• Tripmeter B
• Average Vehicle Speed
• Elapsed Time (E / T )
REMINDERS:

 Appearance of Tripmeter display may differ as equipped

 All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
EV Information: Displays EV System energy ow and
ECO level
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel)

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER\H
User Settings ModeService Mode
P35000 mi365days
Service Interval
Service Interval
OFF
P
P
Service Required
Service IntervalBack
On
Off01000 mi10 months
P
To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument
Cluster Modes, press the Mode/Select button A when the
vehicle is at a standstill and with the POWER button in the
ON position and select User Settings
.
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing
the Move/Reset button
B, and then selecting the item by
pressing the Mode/Select button A.
Door:
 Auto Door Lock & Unlock

 Two Press Unlock

 Horn Feedback
Lights:
 One-Touch Turn Lamp

 Headlamp Delay*
Settings:
 Language

 Temperature Unit

 AVG Fuel Economy Reset

 Welcome Sound
Service:
 ON/OFF

 Set mileage/months To enter Service Mode, press the Mode/Select button
A, scroll to Service
Mode
by pressing Move/Reset button B. Then press the Mode/Select
button A to enter . System will display number of miles remaining until next
service is due, and type of service.
When service is required, the following will be displayed: Service Required .
To reset the Service Mode system, press and hold the Move/Reset button
B for more than 1 second.
To turn Service In mode OFF, go to User Settings in the LCD
Instrument Cluster Modes .
Service Interval Setting
To set the service interval when in User Settings mode:
 Press the Move/Reset button
B and scroll to Service
Interval . Press the Mode/Select button A to enter

 Press the Move/Reset button
B and toggle to ON, then
press the Move/Select button A. Then press the Move/
Reset button B to scroll and select the desired miles or
months for your next service
• Press the Mode/Select button
A to enter
MODE
SETCRUISERESCANCELMODEVOL
VOL
MODE
A
B
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel) (Instrument Cluster LCD Screens)