KIA SOUL EV 2017 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: SOUL EV, Model: KIA SOUL EV 2017Pages: 51, PDF Size: 4.97 MB
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CENTER PANEL
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 (located in the top left corner of the
LCD screen of the Instrument Cluster), 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
EV Power Button and Smart Key Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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AB
QR CODE Power Button
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
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 A )
On position • When already in the ACC position (Amber light A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button again (Reddish-orange light B )
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button twice (Reddish-orange light B )
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position without driving may discharge the vehicle’s battery.
QUICK TIPS
For more info and detail steps on how to start the vehicle, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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CENTER PANEL
ACTIVE ECOECOOFF
ECOOFF
A
(Located below Gear Shift)
Electric Parking Brake Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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QR CODEElectric Parking Brake (EPB)
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the
parking brake
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch A Ensure that the indicator
light is illuminated on the instrument cluster
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB switch A,
with the ignition switch in the ON position Ensure that the indicator light i s O F F
REMINDERS:
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•
If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
• The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
•
A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
•
•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB •If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
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CENTER PANEL
P
R
N
D
B
SHIFTLOCK
RELEASE
POWER
B
EV Regenerative Braking Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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QR CODEAutomatic Gear Shift with Regenerative Brake Mode
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
B: Regenerative Brake Mode
Regenerative Brake Mode “B” – Move the gear
shift to the “B” position B to enter the maximum
regenerative braking drive mode This mode helps
to minimize energy loss and increase the distance
to empt y
For more information on Regenerative Brake Mode, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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CENTER PANEL
AUTOOFF
FRONT
REAR
A/C MODE
CLIMATE
P A SSE NGE R
A IR BA GactiveECO
(Buttons located on Center Panel)
(Buttons located on Center Panel)
AUTO
OFF
FRONT
REAR
A/C MODE
CLIMATE
P A SSE NGE R
A IR BA GactiveECO
Warming ( Yellow LED)
Ventilating (Blue LED)
Heated and Ventilated Seats Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
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QR CODESeat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*
Seat Warmers – Press top of button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
Press button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit) Press a third time for
low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF
Ventilated Seats – Press bottom of button once for high setting (3 LEDs
lit) Press twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit) Press a third time for low
setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF
Seat Warmers*
Press button once for high setting (2 LEDs lit) Press button twice for low
setting (1 LED lit) Press again to turn OFF
•
•System turns OFF when ignition is cycled To turn system ON, press the seat warmer switch •With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature
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SEATING
AB
C
6-Way Adjustable Driver’s Seat
Pull lever A to slide Seat forward/backward
Pull/press lever B to adjust Seat Height
Pull lever C to adjust Seatback Recline
When adjusting seat forward or backwards, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle
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Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
To adjust headrest forward*: Pull headrest forward to one of
several positions
To adjust headrest back*: Pull headrest completely forward,
then release
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up
To lower headrest: Press lock, then press the headrest down
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath
QUICK TIP
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SEATING
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A
Folding Rear Seatback
To F o l d :
1 Adjust the Front Seatback in the upright position and/or slide the
Front Seat forward
2 Insert the rear seat belt strap into the clip located on the side
panel next to the Seatback
3 Lower the Rear Headrests to the lowest position
4 Pull on the Rear Seatback folding lever A, then fold the seat
towards the front
REMINDER: Always make sure the seat back is locked in place (clicks) when unfolded
To U n f o l d :
1 Lift and pull the Seatback backward by pulling on the
folding lever A Pull the Seatback firmly until it clicks and is
locked into place
2 Return the rear seat belt to the proper position
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options
HOLD
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A
B
C
D
E
G
F
The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell or smart phone To help prevent this, store each device separately
QUICK TIP
QR CODESmart Key
A Press to lock All Doors
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
C Press and hold to unlock Tailgate and manually open
REMINDER: The Tailgate unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the vehicle
D Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm To turn off Alarm,
press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key (Button located on back of Smart Key)
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button F:
•Press button once to unlock driver’s door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
•Press again to lock all doors
Mechanical Key G:
•Use to unlock driver’s door
•Use to turn Child Safety Locks
For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
•Turn counterclockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Turn counterclockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Turn clockwise once to Lock All Doors
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Panoramic Sunroof Operation*
The sunroof operation is controlled through a multi-directional switch/lever and the sunshade is controlled through
the OPEN/CLOSE buttons The ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate the Sunroof and Sunshade
Slide the Sunroof:
•Open: Slide the lever A backward
•Close: Slide the lever A forward
REMINDER: If closed, the Sunshade will also open when lever is pressed backward
Tilt the Sunroof:
•Raise: Push lever A upward
•Lower: Pull lever A downward
REMINDER: If closed, the Sunshade will also open when lever is pressed backward
Slide the Sunshade:
•Open: Press the OPEN toggle button B
•Close: Press the CLOSE toggle button B
REMINDERS: •If open, the Sunroof will also close when the toggle button is pressed
•Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving
To stop the Sunroof/Sunshade at any position, push or pull the sunroof control lever in any direction
QUICK TIP
Sunroof Open Warning*
If the Sunroof is not fully closed, the warning will chime and display
on the LCD screen* when:
•The ignition is turned off (Smart Key*)
•The ignition key is removed
•The driver’s door is opened
A
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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ON
DOOR
ROOM
ROOMDOOR
OPENCLOSE
( Type A )
( Type A )
AA
BC
D
( Type B)D
Map/Room Lamps
Push the lens A to turn the Map Lamp ON/OFF This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp or personal lamp for the driver or front passenger
When the DOOR button B is pressed, the Map Lamp turns ON when any door is opened
When the ROOM button C is pressed, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON
Room Lamp
When the Room Lamp button D is pressed, the lamp turns ON
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the Engine
System Start /Stop button* is OFF
•When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds •If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage •Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
Sunvisor
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or
side windows Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
•Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
•The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
•
Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around to or from the front or side windows
Pedestrian Warning System
The Pedestrian Warning System generates engine sound for
pedestrians to hear the vehicle since an Electric Vehicle (EV )
has no sound when operating
The Pedestrian Warning System will operate when:
•The EV vehicle is moving at a low speed
•The gear shift is moved to the (R) Reverse position
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
(Rear-Camera Display)
(Rear Camera )
(Front and rear sensor location shown)(Located under gear shift)
ACTIVE ECOECOOFF
ECOOFFA
Rear-Camera Display*
The Rear-Camera Display* system is not a safety device It is a supplemental
system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the UVO EV Services
with Premium Navigation System screen while the vehicle is in Reverse
The Rear-Camera Display activates when the:
•POWER Start /Stop* button is in the ON position (Green Light)
•
Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDER: While camera is active, only the volume controls on the Audio System can be operated
The Rear-Camera Display* is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. The Rear-Camera Display may not display every object behind the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up.
Parking Assist System*
The Parking Assist System* is not a safety device The Parking Assist
System* is a supplemental system that assists the driver by chiming
if any object is detected within the sensing areas to the rear and side
of the vehicle when backing up
The Parking Assist system* activates with the POWER button ON and
the Parking Assist button A pressed (LED illuminated)
When Parking Assist button is OFF and the Gear Shift is placed into R
(Reverse), the Parking Assist button turns ON automatically and the
system activates
REMINDERS:
•
If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate correctly
•
When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
•
The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
The Parking Assist System* is not a substitute for proper and safe parking and backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when parking and backing up. The Parking Assist System* may not detect every object around the vehicle