KIA SOUL EV 2019 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2019, Model line: SOUL EV, Model: KIA SOUL EV 2019Pages: 50, PDF Size: 4.53 MB
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*IF EQUIPPED 29ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  
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Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel  
Floor/Defrost-Level
AUTO
OFF
FRONT
DRIVER
EV
HEAT
REAR
ONLY
A/C MODE
CLIMATE
P
A SSE NGE R
A IR  BA G
DRIVER
EV
ONLYPA SSE NGE R
A IR  BA G
Fan Speed Control buttons
Mode Selection button
Display CLIMATE control information
Rear Windshield Defroster button
Automatic Climate Control button 
Air Conditioning ON/OFF button
Front Windshield Defroster buttonHeat ON/OFF button
 
Temperature Control knob
System OFF button
DRIVER ONLY Ventilation buttonRecirculated Air buttonReserved Climate Control button
Automatic Climate Control
Air Flow Modes 
To select Air Flow Modes,  
press the Mode selection  
buttons:
Climate Control Auto Function:
1    Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation - The Auto setting 
automatically controls the airflow modes, fan speeds, air intake 
and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
2    Set desired Temperature
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1    Set Temperature to Hot   
2    Press the Defrost button 
Defog Inside Windshield:
1    Set desired fan Fan Speed   
2    Set desired Temperature
3    Press the Defrost button    
 
Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
 • 
 •Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging •Defrost Mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent •During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate   The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically engage at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity
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REMINDERS: 
 • 
Pressing any button during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control
 • 
Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
 • 
When in AUTO mode, Air Flow Mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
(Type B shown) 
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  EV A /C and Driver Only Ventilation 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.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
AUTO
OFF
FRONT
DRIVER
EV
HEAT
REAR
ONLY
A/C MODE
CLIMATE
P
A SSE NGE R
A IR  BA G
DRIVER
EV
ONLYPA SSE NGE R
A IR  BA G
AB
(Buttons located on Center Panel)
Driver Only Ventilation
Driver Only Ventilation restricts air 
flow to the driver’s side vents only   
This can help to optimize driving 
range by limiting the power drawn 
from the battery 
Press DRIVER ONLY button A to 
enable air flow through the driver’s 
side vents only 
Reserved Climate Control*
Reserved Climate Control* is designed to pre-cool or heat the vehicle’s interior to the 
preferred temperature while the vehicle is plugged into a charger    
When Reserved Climate Control* is set and the charging cable is connected, climate 
control begins operating 30 minutes before the set departure time  
Press the Reserved Climate Control* button B to display the settings for appointed 
ventilation on the UVO eco with Premium Navigation* 
The Reserved Climate Control* can also be set using the UVO Eco App   
Digital Clock
Standard Audio System* Clock Setup:
1   Press the SETUP button
2    Rotate knob to select Clock mode, then press to enter
3    Rotate knob to adjust Hour, then press to enter
4    Rotate knob to adjust Minute, then press to enter
UVO eco with Premium Navigation* Clock Setup:
Press the SETUP key, then the CLOCK button to display the 
Clock setting screen   Then use the on-screen buttons to 
navigate through setup  
AUX/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets
Aux/USB/iPod® Port C
Use the Aux port to connect audio devices  
and the USB port to connect USB audio  
devices, smartphones and iPod® devices 
If equipped, additional power outlets are  
located inside the center console  
Power Outlets D 
Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices 
designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet  
REMINDERS: 
•  For the Tire Mobility Kit, only use the 12V/15A/180W Power  Outlet, located on the right side of the outlet /aux  port area
•  Using the power outlets (accessory plugs) for prolonged  periods of time with the POWER button in the ACC position  (Power OFF ) may cause the battery to discharge
•  Only use cables made by your device manufacturer   Third party cables may damage your device
  The power outlets are inactive  when ignition is in the OFF position 
QUICK TIP  Daylight Savings must be enabled or disabled in the Clock Settings screen  To access manual date and time setting, turn GPS Time OFF in the Clock Settings (UVO eco with Premium Navigation*)
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For more information, refer to the Owner’s Manual or the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual.
For more information on the Aux/USB/ iPod® Port & Power Outlets, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
12V120W12V180W
AUX USB
(Located on lower part of Center Panel)
DDC 
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CENTER PANEL
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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 the 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 
Refer to page 2 for more information  
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
AB
QR CODE Power  Button†8
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, with the lock button facing the POWER button, hold the fob up against the POWER button and press
  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.
(Located on Center Panel near Gear Shift) 
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ACTIVE ECOECOOFF
ECOOFF
A
(Located below Gear Shift)
  Electronic Parking Brake 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.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODEElectronic Parking Brake (EPB)
The Electronic 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:
• EPB will not release unless the hood, liftgate and all doors are closed and seat belts are fastened
•  
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
 •Pull up and hold EPB switch again to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
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P
R
N
D
B
SHIFTLOCK
RELEASE
POWER 
A
  EV Regenerative Braking 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.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODEAutomatic Gear Shift with Regenerative Brake Mode
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
B:  Regenerative Brake Mode
Reduction Gear / Regenerative Brake Mode 
“B” – Move the gear shift to the “B” position A 
to enter the maximum regenerative braking drive 
mode   This mode helps to minimize energy loss 
and may increase the distance to empty  
For more information on Regenerative Brake Mode, refer to the Owner’s Manual. 
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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  
Refer to page 2 for more information  
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos 
QR CODESeat Warmers†17 / 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*†17
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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REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns   Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns  Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information 
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SEATING
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AB
C
6-Way Adjustable Driver’s Seat†15
Pull lever A to slide Seat forward/backward 
Pull lever B up several times to raise Seat Height
Push lever B down several times to lower 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†9,15
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  
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REMINDER: Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed   Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in an accident  REMINDER: Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving    This could result in loss of control of the vehicle 
Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle. 
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SEATING
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A
Folding Rear Seatback†15
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
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REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options 
HOLD
  To view videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website.
Refer to page 2 for more information .
EV Power Button and Smart Key Video
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   
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QR CODESmart Key†8
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 Liftgate   Then lift lid by the handle to manually open Trunk
REMINDER: The Liftgate 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-Protector Rear Door 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 Allwww.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Kia Key Fob Video 
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Panoramic Sunroof Operation*
The sunroof and sunshade operation is controlled through a multi-directional switch/lever A   
The ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate the Sunroof and Sunshade 
Slide the Sunshade and Sunroof:
• Auto Open: Slide lever A backward to the farthest position and release
• Auto Close: Slide the lever A forward to the farthest position  
and release
Slide the Sunshade:
• Auto Open: Slide the lever A partially backward to the first  
detent position
• Auto Close: Slide the lever A forward to the farthest position
Slide the Sunroof (with Sunshade open):
• Open: Slide the lever A backward and release
• Auto Close: Slide the lever A forward to the first detent position or  
pull the lever downward
Tilt the Sunroof:
• Raise: Push lever A upward
• Lower: Push lever A forward
• Auto Close Sunroof and Sunshade: Slide the lever A forward  
to the farthest position
REMINDERS:
 •Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while sunroof is open and vehicle is moving
 •Sunshade cannot slide when it is in the tilt position or tilt while in an open or slide position
To stop the Sunroof/Sunshade at any position, push or pull the sunroof control lever A in any direction 
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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
  Sunroof Operation  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.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos 
QR CODE
REMINDER: Do not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving   This could result in loss of control of the vehicle