brake KIA SOUL EV 2015 Features and Functions Guide

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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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
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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


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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

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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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
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For more information on the ECO System, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
Soul EV is equipped with an ECO feature that improves energy
efficiency and helps extend battery life

The ECO System helps
reduce energy consumption by controlling several vehicle
components


When activated, it optimizes drivetrain operations such
as engine power and transmission to help improve energy economy

E

CO System ON results in reduced torque, higher energy efficiency,
and enhanced regenerative braking

E

CO System OFF results in more torque, lower energy efficiency,
and reduced regenerative braking

T

he ECO System is enabled by default and can be disabled by
pressing the ECO OFF button
A The green ECO indicator light B in the instrument cluster will illuminate, indicating that ECO is
operating



To help reduce energy consumption:
•Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate •Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure and wheels aligned properly
QUICK TIPS
ECOOFFECOOFF
ECOOFF
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A
B
(Instrument Cluster)
(Button located below Gear Shift)
Regenerative Brake Mode “B” – Move the
gear shift to the “B” position C to enter the
maximum regenerative braking drive mode

T

his mode helps to minimize energy loss and
increase the distance to empty

P
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NDB
SHIFTLOCK
RELEASE
POWER
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Charging Your Electric Vehicle
To charge the Soul EV using a normal/trickle charger:
1


C
onnect the ICCB
A plug to an electrical outlet
2
C

heck if the power light (green)
B on the ICCB turns on
3
P

ress the brake pedal and engage the parking brake
4
T

urn off all switches, put the shift lever in P (Park), and turn off the vehicle
5
R

elease the charging door by pressing the charging door open button
E
located to the left of the steering column
6
O

pen the charging door
F at the front of the vehicle and press the trickle
charging inlet release tab to open the inlet cover G
7 Open the protective cover G of the trickle charger’s charging connector
8
H

old the charging connector handle and connect it to the vehicle’s trickle
charging inlet
H by pushing the connector until you hear a “clicking”
sound
9
C

harging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light
is
illuminated on your instrument cluster, indicating the vehicle is charging)
Checking the Charging Status
The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator
I on the dash panel The lights will progressively become lit as the vehicle
approaches a full charge


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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
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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
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OFFMUSIC
MOOD
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
A
B
C
(Buttons located left of steering column)

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Cruise Control
Audio Controls
A Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (USB,
iPod®, Aux, BT Audio, My Music)
B Seek/Preset button
Radio Mode: Press to advance through Preset Stations


Press and hold to
AUTO SEEK
USB/iPod
® Mode: Press to move track up/down Press & hold to FF/REW
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
D CRUISE Control On/Off button: Press to turn the Cruise Control ON/OFF
E Resume Cruising Speed button: Press to resume or increase
Cruising Speed
F Set Cruising Speed button: Press to set or decrease Cruising Speed
G Cruise Control Cancel button: To cancel Cruise C ontrol, do one of the
following:
• P

ress the brake pedal
•P

ress the CANCEL button
G
For further audio system operations, refer to page 24. REMINDERS:
• Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations See your Owner’s
Manual for more details
• Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided D rivers should remain attentive to
driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
SET
CRUISE
RES
CANCELMODE
VOL
VOL
AB
C
E
GD
F
•
•Cruise Control is designed to function above 25 mph •The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been
depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine starting
QUICK TIPS


Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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CENTER PANEL
Power Button
To start the vehicle:
1. Turn off all electrical devices
2. Depress the brake pedal
3. Press the POWER button while gear shift is in P (Park)

When Ready Indicator Light
is ON, the vehicle can be driven.
To turn the power off, press the POWER button again, and ensure the gear
shift is in (P) Park.
To use the POWER button, you must have the Smart Key fob on your person
or inside the vehicle.
P
POWER


To use electrical accessories:
Accessory position
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button once (Amber light
B)
On position
• When already in the ACC position ( Amber light
B) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button again (Reddish-orange light C)
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button twice ( Reddish-orange light
C)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position without driving may discharge the vehicle’s battery.
REMINDERS:

When the Ready Indicator Light is illuminated, the vehicle can be operated

Do not operate the vehicle if the Ready Indicator Light is not illuminated

 In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the vehicle off by
pressing the Power button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times within 3 seconds

If Smart Key fob battery is dead, hold the fob up against the POWER button


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