KIA SOUL EV 2019 Owners Manual

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This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
When the vehicle can not detect
the smart key which is in the vehi-
cle while the POWER button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
When the battery of the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you can not start thevehicle. However, you can start the
vehicle if you press the POWER
button with the smart key. (For
more details, refer to “Starting the
vehicle” in chapter 5).
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.Turn Signal Indicator
Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you turn the turn signal light on.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer. - The indicator light does not blinkbut illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi- nate at all.
High Beam Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in the high beam position
When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlightsare on.

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Front Fog IndicatorLight (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the front fog lights are on.
Cruise Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control system is enabled.
For more details, refer to “Cruise
Control System” in chapter 5.
Cruise SET Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control speed is set.
For more details, refer to “Cruise
Control System” in chapter 5.
CRUISE
SET

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The parking distance warning is not
a substitute for proper and safe park-
ing and backing-up procedures.
Always drive safely and use caution
when parking. The parking distance
warning-reverse may not detect
every object behind or in front of the
vehicle. The parking distance warning-
reverse assists the driver during
movement of the vehicle by chiming
if any object is sensed within the dis-
tance of 39 in. (100 cm) in front or 47
in. (120 cm) behind the vehicle.
This system is a supplemental sys-
tem and it is not intended to nor does
it replace the need for extreme care
and attention of the driver.
The sensing range and objects
detectable by the sensors are limited.
When the vehicle moving, pay atten-
tion to your surroundings.
Operation of the parking dis-
tance warning
Operating condition
This system activates when the
parking distance warning button is
pressed with the POWER button
ON.
The parking distance warning but- ton turns on automatically and acti-
vates the parking distance warning
when you shift the gear to the R
(Reverse) position.
PARKING DISTANCE WARNING (IF EQUIPPED)
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Sensor
■ Front
■ Rear
Sensor
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- Parking distance warning
Never rely solely on the parking
distance warning when parking
the vehicle. Always perform a
visual inspection to make sure
the vehicle is clear of all
obstructions before moving the
vehicle in any direction. Stop
immediately if you are aware of
a child anywhere near your vehi-
cle. Some objects may not be
detected by the sensors, due to
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The sensing distance while back-ing up is approximately 47 in. (120
cm) when you are driving less than
6 mph (10 km/h).
The sensing distance while moving forward is approximately 39 in.
(100 cm) when you are driving less
than 6 mph (10 km/h).
When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The system may not detect an object
if the distance from the object is
already less than approximately 10
in. (25 cm) when the system is
turned ON.
Types of warning sound and indicator
Distance from object
Warning indicator
Warning soundWhen driving
forwardWhen drivingrearward
39 in. ~ 24 in.
(100cm~60cm)Front-Buzzer beeps intermittently
47 in. ~ 24 in.
(120cm~60cm)Rear-Buzzer beeps intermittently
24 in. ~ 12 in.
(60cm~30cm)FrontBuzzer beeps intermittently
Rear-Buzzer beepsintermittently
12 in. (30cm)
FrontBuzzer sounds continuously
Rear-Buzzer soundscontinuously
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The indicator may differ from the illustration as objects or sensors status.
If the indicator blinks, the system should be checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Non-operational conditions of
parking distance warning
Parking distance warning may
not operate normally when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally when moisture
melts.)
2. Sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. Sensor is stained with foreign mat- ter such as snow or water. (Sensing
range will return to normal when
removed.)
4. The parking distance warning but- ton is off.
There is a possibility of parking
distance warning malfunctionwhen:
1. Driving on uneven road surfaces such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.
2. Objects generating excessive noise such as vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes
can interfere with the sensor.
3. Heavy rain or water spray.
4. Wireless transmitters or mobile phones present near the sensor.
5. Sensor is covered with snow.
Detecting range may decrease when:
1. Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold.
2. Undetectable objects smaller than 39 in. (1 m) and narrower than 5.5
in. (14 cm) in diameter.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
2. Objects, which tend to absorb sen- sor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
✽ ✽NOTICE
1. The warning may not sound
sequentially depending on the
speed and shapes of the objects
detected.
2. The parking distance warning may malfunction if the vehicle
bumper height or sensor installa-
tion has been modified. Any non-
factory installed equipment or
accessories may also interfere
with the sensor performance.
3. Sensor may not recognize objects less than 12 in. (30 cm) from the
sensor, or it may sense an incor-
rect distance. Use with caution. (Continued)

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4. When the sensor is frozen orstained with snow or water, the
sensor may be inoperative until
the stains are removed using a
soft cloth.
5. Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor with any hard objects that
could damage the surface of the
sensor. Sensor damage could occur.✽ ✽NOTICE
This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of the
sensors, it can not detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
or objects located between sensors
may not be detected.
Always visually check in front and
behind the vehicle when driving.
Be sure to inform any drivers in the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with
the system regarding the system’s
capabilities and limitations.
Self-diagnosis
If you don’t hear an audible warning
sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently when shifting the shift lever
into the R (Reverse) position, this
may indicate a malfunction in the
parking distance warning. If this
occurs, have the system checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to the
vehicle or injuries to its occupants
related to a parking distance warning.
Always drive safely and cautiously.

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The rear view monitor will activate
when the back-up light is ON with the
POWER button ON and the shift
lever in the R (Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental sys-
tem that helps the driver by display-
ing objects behind the vehicle when
backing up.
Always keep the camera lens clean. If
lens is covered with foreign matter,
the camera may not operate normally.
The rear view monitor is not a safety
device. It only serves to assist the
driver in identifying objects directly
behind the middle of the vehicle. The
camera does NOT cover the com-
plete area behind the vehicle. While
the camera's display is generally
accurate, objects can be much clos-
er than they appear in the display
screen and can be distorted in both
size and proportion.
REAR VIEW MONITOR
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WARNING- Backing up
using camera
Never rely solely on the rear
view monitor when backing. You
must always use methods of
viewing the area behind you
including looking over both
shoulders as well as continu-
ously checking all three rear
view mirrors. Due to the difficul-
ty of ensuring that the area
behind you remains clear,
always back slowly and stop
immediately if you even suspect
that a person, and especially a
child, might be behind you.

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Headlamp escort (if equipped)
If you turn the POWER button to the
ACC or OFF position with the head-
lights ON, the headlights remain on
for about 5 minutes. However, if the
driver’s door is opened and closed,
the headlights are turned off after 15
seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the smart
key twice or turning the light switch to
the OFF or Auto position. However, if
you turn the light switch to the Auto
position when it is dark outside, the
headlights will not be turned off
immediately.
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is toprevent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the parking lights when
the driver turns the vehicle off and
opens the driver-side door (in that
order).
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driv-
er parks on the side of the road at
night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the vehicle is turned off, per-
form the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch
on the steering column.
Daytime running light
(if equipped)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
can make it easier for others to see
the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many dif-
ferent driving conditions, and it is
especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system turns OFF when:
1. The headlight switch is ON.
2. The engine is OFF.
3. Engaging the Parking Brake
LIGHTING

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Abnormal lamp operation
If there is a problem with the electric
communication system in the vehi-
cle, the position light and fog light will
not turn on even though, the parking
light and front frog light switch is
turned to the ON position. However,
when the headlight switch is turned
to the ON position, the position light
and fog light will turn on.
Abnormal lamp operation due
to stabilization of electric con-
trol system
Blinking may occur on a normally
operating lamp. This symptom
occurs due to stabilization of the
electric control system. There is no
problem with the vehicle if the lamp
turns back on after blinking.
However, if the lamp turns off after
blinking or the symptom above occurs
repeatedly, there may be a failure in
the electric control system. If this is
the case, contact an authorized Kia
dealer and have the system checked.
Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and
a Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Parking light position
(3) Headlight position
(4) Auto light position (if equipped)
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Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the park-
ing light position (1st position), the
tail, license and instrument panel
lights will turn ON.
Headlight position ( )
When the light switch is in the head-
light position (2nd position), the
head, tail, license and instrument
panel lights will turn ON.
The POWER button must be in the
ON position to turn on the headlights.
Auto light position
When the light switch is in the AUTO
light position, the taillights and head-
lights will be turned ON or OFF auto-
matically depending on the amount
of light outside the vehicle.
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