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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 GUIDE6*IF EQUIPPED 
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 
signi cantly underin ated, the vehicle has a spare tire 
installed without TPMS or the outside temperature becomes 
signi cantly lower .   
In ate tire(s) to speci cations using an accurate digital tire 
pressure gauge to turn off Low Tire Pressure Light 
. See 
front driver’s door jamb for PSI speci cation .
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 in ating 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 in ated 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 in ation 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 in ation 
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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7ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED 
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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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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13
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)