lock KIA SOUL EV 2015 Features and Functions Guide
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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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SOUL EV  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE4*IF EQUIPPED 
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 
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SOUL EV  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE8*IF EQUIPPED 
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) 
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9
 
EV Active ECO Video
To view a video on your 
mobile device, snap this 
QR Code or visit the listed 
website
 
R
efer to page 2 for more 
information
 
www.KuTechVideos.com/ps23/2015
   QR CODEECO System
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
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
(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
R
NDB
SHIFTLOCK
RELEASE
POWER 
C
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES  
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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