KIA Soul EV 2016 2.G Owners Manual

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When the power window lock
switch is pressed :
- The driver's master control can
operate all the power windows.
- The front passenger's control can operate the front passenger's
power window.
- The rear passenger's control can- not operate the rear passenger's
power window. Always double check to make sure
all arms, hands, head and other
obstructions are safely out of the way
before closing a window.
CAUTION- Opening /
closing Window
To prevent possible damage tothe power window system, donot open or close two windowsor more at the same time. Thiswill also ensure the longevity ofthe fuse.
WARNING- Power
windows
Do not allow children to play
with the power windows. Keep
the power window lock switch
(on the driver's door) in the
LOCK (pressed) position.

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Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch
the hood. The hood should pop
open slightly.
Open the hood after turning off the
vehicle on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P (Park) position
and setting the parking brake. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, pull the second-
ary latch (1) inside of the hood
center and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will completely rise by itself after it has been
raised about halfway.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check thefollowing:
partment must be correctly
installed.
2. Lower the hood halfway and push down to securely lock in place.
HOOD
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Before closing the hood, ensure
that all obstructions are removed
from the hood opening. Closing
the hood with an obstruction
present in the hood opening may
result in severe personal injury.

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WARNING- Unsecuredhood
Always double check to be sure
that the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could fly open
while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility,
which might result in an accident.
WARNING- Fire risk
Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
motor compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof glass con-
trol lever located on the overhead
console (1).
The sunroof can only be opened,
closed, or tilted when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
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NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, the sun-
roof may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
• After a vehicle is washed or in a rainstorm be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The sunroof cannot tilt when it is in
the slide position but can be slid
while in a tilt position.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION- Sunroof control
Do not continue to pull or push
the sunroof glass control leverafter the sunroof is fullyopened, closed, or tilted.Damage to the motor or systemcomponents could occur.OPS043028
WARNING- Roof cargo
Do not operate the sun roof
while using the roof rack to
transport cargo. This may cause
the cargo to come loose and
distract the driver.

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Sunroof open warning
(if equipped)
If the driver removes the ignition key
(smart key: turns off the engine)
when the sunroof is not fully closed,
the warning chime will sound for a
few seconds and a message will
appear on the LCD display or warn-
ing indicator will illuminate.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.
Sliding the sunroof
When the sunshade is closed
If you pull the sunroof control lever
backward, both the sunshade and
sunroof glass will slide all the way
open. To stop the sunroof movement
at any point, pull or push the sunroof
glass control lever momentarily.
When the sunshade is opened
If you pull the sunroof glass control
lever backward, the sunroof glass will
slide all the way open. To stop the
sunroof glass movement at any point,
pull or push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.
To close the sunroof glass pull (or
push) the sunroof glass control lever
downward (or forward).
When you push the sunroof glass
control lever forward or pull it down-
ward while the sunshade opened,
the glass will be closed.
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Automatic reversal
If an object or part of the body is
detected while the sunroof is closing
automatically, it will reverse the direc-
tion, and then stop.
The auto reverse function does not
work if a tiny obstacle is between the
sliding glass and the sunroof sash.
You should always check that all pas-
sengers and objects are away from
the sunroof before closing it.
Tilting the sunroof
Before opening or closing the sun-
roof, open the sunshade (refer to the
following page for instructions on
how to use the sunshade).
To tilt up the sunroof
- Push the sunroof glass control
lever upward.
❈ When you push the sunroof glass
control lever upward while the
sunshade closed, the sunshade
will be opened halfway and then
glass will be tilt up. To tilt down (or close) the sunroof
- Push the sunroof glass control
lever forward or pull it downward
When you push the sunroof glass
control lever forward or pull it down-
ward while the sunshade opened,
the glass will be tilt down.
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Do not extend the face, neck, arms
or body outside the sunroof while
driving.Sunshade
To open the sunshade
Press the sunshade open button (1).
To stop the sliding at any point, press
the sunshade control switch momen-
tarily.
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CAUTION- Sunroof motordamage
If you try to open the sunroofwhen the temperature is belowfreezing or when the sunroof iscovered with snow or ice, theglass or the motor could bedamaged.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the sun-roof, periodically remove anydirt that may accumulate on theguide rail.
WARNING- Sunroof
Operation
When closing the sunroof, make
sure there are no body parts in
the movement range of the slid-
ing roof. Parts of the body could
become trapped or crushed.

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To close the sunshade when the
sunroof glass is closed
- Press the sunshade close button (2).
❈ When you press the sunshade
close button(2) with the sunroof
glass opened
The sunshade will be closed halfway,
then sunroof glass will be closed and
then sunshade will be fully closed
finally.
To stop the sliding at any point, press
the sunshade control switch momen-
tarily.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Wrinkles formed on the sunshade as
material characteristic are normal.
Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, you must
reset your sunroof system as follows:
1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2.Close the sunshade and sunroof completely if opened.
3.Release the sunroof control lever.
4.Push the sunroof control lever for- ward in the direction of close (about
10 seconds) until the sunroof moves
a little. Then, release the lever.
CAUTION- Automatic
sunroof shade
Do not pull or push the sun- shade by hand as such actionmay damage the sunshade orcause it to malfunction.
Close the sunroof when driv- ing in dusty environments.Dust may cause a malfunctionof the vehicle system.

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5.Push the sunroof control lever for-ward in the direction of close, until
the sunroof operates as follows
again:
The sunshade and sunroof glass
slide open → The sunroof glass
slide close → The sunshade close
Then, release the lever.
When this is complete, the sunroof
system has been reset.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If you do not reset the sunroof, it
may not work properly.

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Electric power steering (EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If the
vehicle is in not the ready ( ) mode
or if the power steering system
becomes inoperative, the vehicle may
still be steered, but it will require
increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by a power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering becomes heavier as
the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for optimum steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer. If the Electric Power Steering
System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steering
wheel may require increased
steering effort. Take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer and have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, noise
may occur. If temperature rises, the
noise will likely disappear. This is a
normal condition.
When the vehicle is stationary, when the steering wheel is turned
all the way to the left or right con-
tinuously, the steering wheel
becomes harder to turn. The power
assist is limited to protect the
motor from overheating.
As time passes, the steering wheel
return to its normal condition.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not
illuminate.
• The steering gets heavy immedi- ately after turning the POWER
button on. This happens as the
system performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
are completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after the POWER
button is turned to the ON or OFF
position.
• A motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• If the Electric Power Steering System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steer-
ing wheel may become difficult to
control or operate abnormally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible. (Continued)
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