brakes KIA SOUL EV 2018 Features and Functions Guide

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Electric Vehicle (EV) 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
•CHARGE – 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
•ECO GUIDE – Shows the energy consumption rate during normal
driving conditions
•POWER – 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
•MIN position on the gauge indicates that the driving battery
energy is low
•MA 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
ECOMINDER® indicator – Indicates that the Active ECO System
is operational This indicator light is always illuminated unless
the Active ECO System is turned OFF
Service 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
Charging 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
High-voltage battery level warning light – Illuminates when
the high-voltage battery charge level is insufficient
Regenerative brake warning lights (when both indicators
are lit) – Illuminates when the regenerative brake system is not
functioning correctly

DRIVER'S PANEL
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OFFMUSIC
MOOD
A
B
C
(Buttons located left of steering column)
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 fixed brightness and cannot be adjusted (not to be confused with Advanced Mood Lighting Speaker)
•
The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the UVO E V Services with Premium Navigation* screen; use UVO E V Services with Premium Navigation* settings menu to adjust brightness on the screen
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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 by default at vehicle start-up If vehicle power is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
•
The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever the ESC is active
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
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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
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
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MAINTENANCE
Normal Maintenance Schedule
When your vehicle requires service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best Your dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended special tools,
genuine Kia replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Kia dealer
3,750 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire pressure and tread wear
7,500 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire pressure and tread wear
REPLACE
•Climate control air filter**
INSPECT*
•Air conditioning compressor,
air conditioner refrigerant
and performance **
•Cooling system1
•12V battery condition
•Brake lines, hoses and
connections
•Brake fluid
•Disc brakes and pads
•Suspension ball joints
& mounting bolts
•Steering gear rack, linkage
and boots
•Brake pedal
•Drive shaft and boots
*Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean, or replace * * If equipped
1 When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or motor compartment damage
11,250 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire pressure and tread wear
15,000 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire pressure and tread wear
REPLACE
•Climate control air filter**
INSPECT*
•Air conditioning compressor,
air conditioner refrigerant and
performance**
•Cooling system1
•12V battery condition
•Brake lines, hoses and connections
•Brake fluid
•Disc brakes and pads
•Suspension ball joints & mounting
bolts
•Steering gear rack, linkage and
boots
•Brake pedal
•Drive shaft and boots
*Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean, or replace * *If equipped
1 When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or motor compartment damage
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Check your Maintenance Schedule or schedule an appointment with a dealer using your UVO EV Services account by logging into your UVO Eco App or your account on MyUVO com ( Vehicles equipped with UVO EV Services only - See page 25 for setup)
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (Continued)
18,750 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear

22,500 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear

26,250 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear
30,000 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire pressure and tread
wear
REPLACE
•Climate control air filter**
INSPECT*
•Air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant
and performance**
•Cooling system1
•12V battery condition
•Brake lines, hoses and connections
•Brake fluid
•Disc brakes and pads
•Suspension ball joints & mounting bolts
•Steering gear rack, linkage and boots
•Brake pedal
•Drive shaft and boots
*Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean, or replace * *If equipped
1 When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or motor compartment damage
33,750 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear

Normal Maintenance Schedule (Continued)
37,500 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear
INSPECT*
•Reduction gear oil
*Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean, or replace
41,250 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire pressure and tread wear

45,000 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire pressure and tread wear
REPLACE
•Climate control air filter**
INSPECT*
•Air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant
and performance**
•Cooling system1
•12V battery condition
•Brake lines, hoses and connections
•Brake fluid
•Disc brakes and pads
•Suspension ball joints & mounting bolts
•Steering gear rack, linkage and boots
•Brake pedal
•Drive shaft and boots
*Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean, or replace * *If equipped
1 When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or motor compartment damage
48,750 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear
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MAINTENANCE
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Continued)
52,500 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear
56,250 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire
pressure and tread wear
60,000 miles
PERFORM
•Rotate tires - including check tire pressure and tread wear
REPLACE
•Climate control air filter**
INSPECT*
•Air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant
and performance**
•Cooling system1
•12V battery condition
•Brake lines, hoses and connections
•Brake fluid
•Disc brakes and pads
•Suspension ball joints & mounting bolts
•Steering gear rack, linkage and boots
•Brake pedal
•Drive shaft and boots
*Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean, or replace * *If equipped
1 When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or motor compartment damage