instrument cluster KIA SOUL EV 2015 Features and Functions Guide
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EV Information Modes - Instrument Cluster
Soul EV’s instrument cluster LCD displays the following EV system screens 
to inform the driver of the current energy flow and ECO level
 
T
he EV Energy Flow screen notifies the driver of the EV system’s energy 
flow in operating modes
 
E
V Propulsion – Energy 
flows from high-voltage 
battery to the wheel when 
the vehicle is driven by motor
 
R
egenerative Braking – Energy flows 
from wheel to high-voltage battery when 
the accelerator pedal is released or the 
brake pedal is pressed
 
T
he ECO Level screen displays the 
current ECO driving level
 
 If you drive 
economically, the ECO level will increase
 
 
If you do not drive economically, the ECO 
level will decrease
 
T
o access the EV Information Mode screen, use the control buttons located 
on the steering wheel
 
 Press the Mode/Select button A to enter   
You can navigate the selections on the screen by pressing the following 
buttons: 
 • U
se the Mode/Select button 
A for changing modes and setting a 
selected item
 • U
se the Move button 
B for changing items ECO Level 4P
Energy Flow
PECO Level 4P
Energy Flow
P
MODE
SET
CRUISE
RES
CANCELMODE
VOL
VOL
MODE
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel)
A
B
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES  
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SOUL EV  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE16*IF EQUIPPED 
DRIVER'S PANEL
Electronic Stability Control \fESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering 
maneuvers. It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving 
whenever possible .
Press ESC button 
B to turn ESC OFF/ON.
REMINDERS: 
 
ESC is turned ON at vehicle start-up
 
 The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever the ESC 
is active
Instrument Panel Dimmer 
With parking lights / headlights ON, press button A + or – to adjust display 
brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
REMINDERS: 
•   Door Mood Lamp is a  xed brightness and cannot be adjusted (not to be confused with  Advanced Mood Lighting Speaker)
•   The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the AVN System screen; use  AVN setup to adjust brightness on the AVN System
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button C to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater, while the Engine 
Start /Stop Button is in the ON position. Steering wheel heater will turn off 
automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is pressed again to deactivate.
 
 
 If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater 
being turned on, system will automatically be set ON again.    QUICK TIPS
Hill-Start Assist Control \fHAC)
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from 
a stop while on a steep incline. The HAC automatically activates whether the 
ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.
REMINDER:  The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position .
 
 
 
HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backwards 
When HAC is active (e.g., accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice 
that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator  
   QUICK TIPS
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
A
B
C
(Buttons located left of steering column) 
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Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front Passenger’s window Auto Up/Down
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When button C is pressed, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled R EMINDERS:  • To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK button 
on the Smart Key
 •To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position
Power Folding Outside Mirrors* 
Toggle switch D left or right to select mirror 
 Then press 
arrows to adjust mirror position
 
  
Toggle button 
E left /right to unfold/fold the outside 
rearview mirrors
 
T
oggle button 
E to center to automatically fold/unfold 
mirrors when:
•
 
T
he Smart Key Lock /Unlock buttons are pressed 
•
 
T
he door outside handle button is pressed 
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift 
is moved in to or out of the P (Park) position
 
  Refer to the 
User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on 
how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF
 
Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster 
 
 
The mirrors will automatically unfold when the Smart Key* is 
within close proximity to the vehicle
 
 
A
B
C
D
E
   QUICK TIPS
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
DRIVER'S PANEL  
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Headlights & High Beams
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate: 
 •R
otate lever to change the Headlight function 
 •P
ush lever to turn High Beams ON 
 •P
ull lever to flash Headlights / High Beams 
AUTO Light* function — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light 
position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically, 
depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
 
T
o operate: 
 • T
urn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal 
 •R
otate lever ring to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF 
One-Touch Lane Change Signal  is activated by moving the Turn Signal 
Lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing
 
 The lane change 
signal will blink 3 times
 
T
o change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, go to 
User Settings Mode* in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes ( Type B cluster)
 
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual. 
AUTO* Automatic Headlights position
Headlight position
Parking light position
OFF OFF position
O ne -Touch  
Lane Change  Signal
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS  
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SOUL EV  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE28*IF EQUIPPED 
CENTER PANEL 
REMINDERS:
•   As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•   If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an  authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•  The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
•   A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these  conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
Electric Parking Brake \fEPB)*
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the 
parking brake .
Applying the Parking Brake 
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch 
A. Ensure that the indicator light 
 is illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive.
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB switch 
A, with 
the ignition switch in the ON position. Ensure that the indicator light 
 is OFF.
 
 
When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them 
how to operate the EPB
 
If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a 
 rmer EPB application  
   QUICK TIPS
ECOOFFECOOFF
ECOOFF
A
(Located below Gear Shift)
 
 
Electric Parking Brake 
Video  
  
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information .
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