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FEATURES & 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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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
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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
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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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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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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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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EV Active ECO Video
To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website
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efer to page 2 for more
information
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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
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES
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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
Zero Emission
POWER
CHARGE
FAULT
Zero Emission
POWER
CHARGE
FAULT
Zero Emission
POWER
CHARGE
FAULTG
H
I
F
EV Charging, Charging
Station Search Video
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mobile device, snap this
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website
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efer to page 2 for more
information
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES
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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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ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES
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SOUL EV FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE14*IF EQUIPPED
ELECTRIC VEHICLE FE\HATURES
EV System Information - AVN Screen
EV mode on the AVN screen allows you to navigate to a total of six menus that include available driving range, nearby charging stations,
energy usage, ECO driving, charging and climate settings, and EV settings.
DRIVER
EV
ONLYPASSENGERAIR BAG
DRIVER
EV
ONLYPASSENGERAIR BAG
3:00PMElectric Vehicle
ECO Driving Set timings for
EV Settings
charging/climate
Available Range Nearby Stations Energy Information1242.50 80km km%
3:00PM
Range
AnytownAuto
10 mi
20 km
24 km112
3
3:00PM
Nearby Stations(106)
1.2mi
4.5mi
9.8mi 1.0mi 0.6mi
Distance
3:00PM
ECO DrivingDistance
Mar 18, 2014
Mar 12, 2014
Mar 10, 2014
Mar 08, 2014
Mar 06, 2014
1.86 mi
1.93 mi
14.52 mi
0.00 mi
10.56 mi99.9 mi/kWh
99.9 mi/kWh
99.9 mi/kWh
99.9 mi/kWh
99.9 mi/kWh
ECO Level
History
3:00PMEV SettingsDistance
Warning
Low Battery Warning
Frequency
Destination Unreachable Warning
Off
3:00PM
Energy Information
72 mi
80 %
Battery Information Electricity Use
Range
Expected Charging Time
3h40min
Normal
3:00PM
Set Charging Times Set Climate Times
Press to Set Charging.
Press to Set Charging.
Charges battery according to Charging Start
Time.
Operates only when charging cable has been connected
3:00PM
ECO DrivingDistance
ECO Level History
ECO Level4
Energy
Consumption--.-mi/kWh
3:00PMElectric Vehicle
ECO DrivingSet timings for
EV Settings
charging/climate
Available Range Nearby Stations Energy Information1242.50 80km km%
3:00PM
Range
AnytownAuto
10 mi
20 km
24 km112
3
3:00PM
Nearby Stations(106)
1.2mi
4.5mi
9.8mi 1.0mi 0.6mi
Distance
3:00PM
ECO DrivingDistance
Mar 18, 2014
Mar 12, 2014
Mar 10, 2014
Mar 08, 2014
Mar 06, 2014
1.86 mi
1.93 mi
14.52 mi
0.00 mi
10.56 mi99.9 mi/kWh
99.9 mi/kWh
99.9 mi/kWh
99.9 mi/kWh
99.9 mi/kWh
ECO Level
History
3:00PMEV SettingsDistance
Warning
Low Battery Warning
Frequency
Destination Unreachable Warning
Off
3:00PM
Energy Information
72 mi
80 %
Battery Information Electricity Use
Range
Expected Charging Time
3h40min
Normal
3:00PM
Set Charging Times Set Climate Times
Press to Set Charging.
Press to Set Charging.
Charges battery according to Charging Start
Time.
Operates only when charging cable has been connected
3:00PM
ECO DrivingDistance
ECO Level History
ECO Level4
Energy
Consumption--.-mi/kWh
3:00PMElectric Vehicle
ECO DrivingSet timings for
EV Settings
charging/climate
Available Range Nearby Stations Energy Information1242.50 80km km%
3:00PM
Range
AnytownAuto
10 mi
20 km
24 km112
3
3:00PM
Nearby Stations(106)
1.2mi
4.5mi
9.8mi 1.0mi 0.6mi
Distance
3:00PM
ECO DrivingDistance
Mar 18, 2014
Mar 12, 2014
Mar 10, 2014
Mar 08, 2014
Mar 06, 2014
1.86 mi
1.93 mi
14.52 mi
0.00 mi
10.56 mi99.9 mi/kWh
99.9 mi/kWh
99.9 mi/kWh
99.9 mi/kWh
99.9 mi/kWh
ECO Level
History
3:00PMEV SettingsDistance
Warning
Low Battery Warning
Frequency
Destination Unreachable Warning
Off
3:00PM
Energy Information
72 mi
80 %
Battery Information Electricity Use
Range
Expected Charging Time
3h40min
Normal
3:00PM
Set Charging Times Set Climate Times
Press to Set Charging.
Press to Set Charging.
Charges battery according to Charging Start
Time.
Operates only when charging cable has been connected
3:00PM
ECO DrivingDistance
ECO Level History
ECO Level4
Energy
Consumption--.-mi/kWh
EV button - Press the EV button to access the EV mode screen
EV mode menu - The EV mode menu allows
you to access six EV menus.
Available range - Displays the available driving distance
according to the vehicle’s current location and charge
amount . Reachable areas are displayed within a green
circle . Risky areas are displayed within a red circle.
Unreachable areas are displayed in a gray shaded area. Nearby stations - Displays charging stations near the
vehicle’s current location. The station locations are
categorized as reachable, risky or unreachable areas.
(Button located
on Center Panel)