Kia SOUL 2015 Features & Functions Manual
Kia SOUL 2015 Features & Functions Manual

Kia SOUL 2015 Features & Functions Manual

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F E A T U R E S & F U N C T I O N S G U I D E
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Consumer - Roadside Assistance
1-800-333-4KIA (4542)
See Back Cover for Vehicle Maintenance Schedule
Always check the Owner's Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings.

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  • Page 1 F E A T U R E S & F U N C T I O N S G U I D E w w w . k i a . c o m Consumer - Roadside Assistance 1-800-333-4KIA (4542) See Back Cover for Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings.
  • Page 2 This Features & Functions Guide and the specific operational and safety information it provides is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ESSENTIAL FEATURES V I D E O S & Q R C O D E S C E N T E R PA N E L Air Conditioning / Climate Control* Digital Clock I N S T R U M E N T C L U S T E R Aux/USB/iPod Port ®...
  • Page 4: D E O S & Q R C O D E S

    VIDEOS & QR CODES - SMARTPHONES, TABLETS AND COMPUTERS QR CODE Kia provides a number of video resources at your disposal to assist you with becoming familiar with the features and functions One-Click Fuel Cap Video found in your Kia vehicle You can access these resources by snapping the QR Codes with your smartphone/tablet (mobile devices) or by visiting the following website: www.KuTechVideos.com/ps13/2015.
  • Page 5: Instrument Cluster

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster Overview (Type A) Tachometer Speedometer SPORT Turn Signal Indicators NORMAL Gear Shift Position x1000 rpm COMFORT Odometer TRIP RANGE/TAVG. Tripmeter L/100km/h Engine Temperature km/h Fuel Gauge Exterior Temperature (Type A cluster) REMINDER: Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations See your Owner’s Manual for more details QUICK TIPS...
  • Page 6: Indicators & Warning Lights

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Indicators & Warning Lights REMINDER: Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations See your Owner’s Manual for more details Range 27.4 x1000 rpm Avg. QUICK TIPS 100 120 For more information on the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual (Type B cluster)
  • Page 7: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Fuel Economy QR CODE The indicator functions as both Low Tire There are several factors that contribute to your To view these videos on your mobile device, snap Pressure Light and TPMS Malfunction Indicator vehicle’s fuel economy, including maintenance of your these QR Codes or visit the vehicle, driving style, environmental conditions, vehicle...
  • Page 8: Trip Computer* / Tripmeter

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Trip Computer* / Tripmeter LCD Instrument Cluster Modes* (Type B cluster only) The Trip Computer is a driver information system that displays information related to To cycle through the LCD Instrument Cluster modes, press Range driving — such as Odometer, Tripmeter, 27.4 the Mode/Select button Avg.
  • Page 9: User Settings Mode

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER User Settings Mode* Service Mode QR CODE To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument To enter Service Mode, press the Mode/Select To view these videos on your mobile device, snap Cluster Modes, press the Mode/Select button when button , scroll to Service Mode...
  • Page 10: Active Eco System

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Active ECO System* QR CODE Active ECO helps improve fuel economy by controlling several vehicle Active ECO Indicator Video components When activated, it optimizes drivetrain operations such as engine power and transmission to help improve fuel economy To view a video on your mobile device, snap this To turn ON, press the Active ECO button The green ECO indicator...
  • Page 11: Instrument Panel Dimmer

    ISG System is ON at vehicle start up • Under certain conditions, the engine will restart automatically • If the AUTO STOP indicator is illuminating yellow, please contact an authorized Kia dealer ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED...
  • Page 12: Isg (Idle, Stop, Go) System

    DRIVER'S PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving a stop while on a steep incline The HAC automatically activates whether the whenever possible ESC is OFF or ON, but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned...
  • Page 13: Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock

    DRIVER'S PANEL Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock Automatic Door Lock/Unlock Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved in to or out of the P (Park) position Refer to the User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF Heated Outside Mirrors* Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster...
  • Page 14: Engine Start/Stop Button

    DRIVER'S PANEL Engine Start/Stop Button* QR CODE To start the engine: Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video 1 Depress the brake pedal To view a video on your 2 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park) ENGINE START mobile device, snap this...
  • Page 15: Steering Wheel Controls

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel Heated Steering Wheel Button* To adjust the Steering Wheel, push down the lock-release Press button to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater, while the Engine lever and adjust to desired angle and distance 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 When finished, pull up the lock-release lever to lock...
  • Page 16: Headlights & High Beams

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Headlights & High Beams Turn Signals & Fog Lights* To operate: To operate: • Rotate lever to change the Headlight function • Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal • Push lever to turn High Beams ON •...
  • Page 17: Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Windshield Wipers & Washers Rear Wiper & Washer QR CODE To operate: To operate: Soul Windshield Wipers & Washer Video • Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes • Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes To view a video on your •...
  • Page 18: Flexsteer™ Steering Wheel Mode

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS FlexSteer™ Steering Wheel Mode QR CODE Steering Mode Steering Mode Steering Mode NORMAL SPORT COMFORT FlexSteer™ Steering Select the desired steering mode by toggling through Wheel Mode Video the steering modes • Press FlexSteer™ Steering Wheel Mode button To view a video on your mobile device, snap this to display the steering mode on the LCD screen*...
  • Page 19: Cruise Control

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Audio Controls Cruise Control* MODE CRUISE CANCEL Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/Sirius CRUISE Control On/Off button: Press to turn the Cruise Control on/off ® /Media (USB, iPod , Aux, BT Audio, My Music) modes ®...
  • Page 20: Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology

    Wireless Technology ® FAQs, go to www.kia.com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA. SOUL F E A T U R E S & F U N C T I O N S G U I D E...
  • Page 21 Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips Bluetooth Wireless Technology ® QR CODE The Kia Voice Recognition System may Pairing a Phone Voice Recognition Tips have difficulty understanding some accents Video For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio system’s user’s or uncommon names When using Voice guide or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 22: Audio System - Standard

    AUDIO SYSTEM Standard Audio System* QR CODE – FM/AM/Sirius /Media (USB, iPod , Aux, BT Audio, My Music) ® ® Standard Audio System Videos To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed Press to turn the LCD display Press to select FM/ and backlight ON/OFF...
  • Page 23: Audio System - Uvo Eservices System

    AUDIO SYSTEM UVO eServices System* QR CODE – FM/AM/Sirius /Media (USB, iPod , Jukebox, Aux, BT Audio, Pandora ® ® ® UVO eServices System Videos To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website Press to display UVO eServices mode Press to select FM/AM modes...
  • Page 24: Audio System - Navigation System

    AUDIO SYSTEM Navigation System* QR CODE – FM/AM/Sirius /Media (Aux, USB, iPod , BT Audio, My Music) ® ® Navigation Audio System Videos To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website Press to display the Map screen for Press to select FM/AM Sirius ®...
  • Page 25: Aux/Usb/Ipod ® Port & Power Outlets

    CENTER PANEL Advanced (Mood) Lighting Speaker* Aux/USB/iPod Port & ® QR CODE Power Outlets The Advanced (Mood) Lighting Speaker that lights around the front USB Port Video speaker is controlled by turning the knob and pressing the buttons To view a video on your (located to the left of the steering wheel) QUICK TIPS mobile device, snap this...
  • Page 26: Air Conditioning / Climate Control

    CENTER PANEL Automatic Climate Control* (Type B) Front Windshield Defroster button Temperature Control knob Air Conditioning ON/OFF button MODE Mode Selection button FRONT Fan Speed Control buttons AUTO Display CLIMATE control information CLIMATE REAR active Rear Windshield Defroster button Automatic Climate System OFF button Recirculated Air button Control button...
  • Page 27: Automatic Climate Control

    CENTER PANEL Manual Climate Control* Air Flow Modes Recirculated Air button Mode Selection knob Rear Defroster button Temperature Control knob To select Air Flow Modes, press the Mode selection buttons: Fan Speed Face-Level Air Conditioning Control knob R E AR ON/OFF button Bi-Level PASSENGER...
  • Page 28: Automatic Gear Shift With Sportmatic ® Shifting

    CENTER PANEL Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic Shifting* ® QR CODE P: Park Sportmatic Shifting Video ® R: Reverse To view a video on your mobile device, snap this N: Neutral QR Code or visit the listed website D: Drive Refer to page 2 for more information [+]: Sport Mode Upshift...
  • Page 29: Manual Gear Shift

    CENTER PANEL Manual Gear Shift* Starting the Engine Pull up to apply Parking Brake Depress Clutch fully Shift into Neutral Turn Ignition to START Shifting into Reverse Depress Clutch fully Shift into Neutral Pull up on Shift Lever Ring Shift into Reverse QUICK TIPS When shifting into gears 1-6, the Shift Lever can be moved without pulling the Shift Lever Ring ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.
  • Page 30: Seating

    SEATING (Type B) Seat Warmers* 6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* Press button once for high setting (2 LEDs Pull lever to slide Seat forward/backward lit) Press button twice for low setting (1 Pull/press lever to adjust Seat Height LED lit) Press again to turn OFF Pull lever to adjust Seatback Recline (Button located on Center Panel)
  • Page 31: Power Adjustable Driver's Seat

    SEATING Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* Front Seat Headrest Adjustment Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat To adjust headrest forward*: Pull headrest forward to one of Cushion height, Seatback recline or Lumbar forward/backward 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...
  • Page 32: Folding Rear Seatback

    SEATING Folding Rear Seatback To Fold: Adjust the Front Seatback in the upright position and/or slide the Front Seat forward Insert the rear seat belt strap into the clip located on the side panel next to the Seatback Lower the Rear Headrests to the lowest position Pull on the Rear Seatback folding lever , then fold the seat towards the front...
  • Page 33: Folding Rear Seatback

    OTHER KEY FEATURES Smart Key* QR CODE Smart Key Fob: Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video Press to lock All Doors To view a video on your Press to unlock Driver’s Door Press twice in 4 seconds to mobile device, snap this unlock All Doors QR Code or visit the listed website...
  • Page 34: Remote Keyless Entry* (Folding Key)

    OTHER KEY FEATURES Remote Keyless Entry* Fuel Cap Open Warning QR CODE Indicator One-Click Press the release button to unfold Fuel Cap Video the key To view a video on your Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Fuel Press to Lock All Doors mobile device, snap this Cap Open Warning Indicator from...
  • Page 35: Map/Room Lamps

    OTHER KEY FEATURES Map/Room Lamps Sunvisor Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the Push the lens to turn the Map Lamp ON/OFF This light produces a spot beam for front or side windows Slide the Sunvisor out and convenient use as a map lamp or personal lamp for the driver or front passenger adjust as needed When the DOOR button...
  • Page 36: Panoramic Sunroof Operation

    OTHER KEY FEATURES Panoramic Sunroof Operation* The sunroof operation is controlled through a multidirectional switch/lever and the sunshade is controlled thought the OPEN/CLOSE buttons The ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate the Sunroof and Sunshade Slide the Sunroof: •...
  • Page 37: Rear-Camera Display

    OTHER KEY FEATURES 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 Navigation System* or UVO eServices System* screen while the vehicle is in Reverse The Rear-Camera Display activates when the: ENGINE START/STOP button* is in the ON position (green light) Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position...
  • Page 38: Tire Mobility Kit

    OTHER KEY FEATURES Tire Mobility Kit Hood Release Lever and Latch QR CODE Opening the Hood: The Tire Mobility Kit may temporarily seal Tire Mobility Kit Video certain types of tire damage Located on the bottom left To view a video on your of the driver’s panel, pull For operational information, please refer to mobile device, snap this...
  • Page 39: Rear Hatch Release Button

    OTHER KEY FEATURES Rear Hatch Release Button Child Safety Locks Button is located underneath the Rear Hatch lid With Rear Hatch unlocked, Located on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors, press the Rear Hatch Release button and pull the Rear Hatch lid up by adjust switch to the LOCK position to disable the inner the handle to open...
  • Page 40: Safety Features

    SAFETY FEATURES Seat Belts Seat Belt Retractor Locks • Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder seat belts to remain To properly fasten your seat belts: unlocked during normal vehicle operation for freedom of Insert the tongue belt plate into the buckle until it clicks movement and increased comfort Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE •...
  • Page 41: Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

    SAFETY FEATURES Occupant Detection System (ODS) / PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF Indicator ODS detects the presence and position of the front passenger and adjusts or turns off airbag deployment accordingly Depending on the situation and type of accident, the system may: •...
  • Page 42 NOTES SOUL F E A T U R E S & F U N C T I O N S G U I D E...
  • Page 43: Legal Disclaimers

    Seat Belts / Airbags: For maximum protection, always wear your seatbelt. Navigation: GPS maps and directions are for information purposes only, and Kia does not make any warranties about the accuracy of that information. Kia is not responsible for loss or delay resulting from the use of the navigation system.
  • Page 44 N O R M A L M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E 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.
  • Page 45: If Equipped

    Dealership Name: _______________________________________Sales Consultant: _________________Date: ________________________ BEFORE DELIVERY Test and confirm “Good Battery” using the Kia GR8-1299 battery tester and affix Results Label Verify all tire pressures are to spec (see driver’s door label) LF Verify proper operation of Remote Keyless Entry and Smart Key lock/unlock...
  • Page 46 DURING DELIVERY Explain first service process and schedule first service appointment Tour Parts & Service departments, introduce staff & explain value of Kia Parts and Service Review recommended maintenance schedule and maintenance requirements to validate warranty Review business hours & Customer 360° Care...

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