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Kia soul ev 2015 Owner's Manual

Kia soul ev 2015 Owner's Manual (408 pages)

Brand: Kia | Category: Automobile | Size: 12.95 MB

Table of Contents

How to Use this Manual
3
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
6
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
7
Your Vehicle at a Glance
8
- Exterior Overview
  9
- Front View
  9
- Rear View
  10
- Interior Overview
  11
- Instrument Panel Overview
  12
Motor Room Compartment
13
Safety Features of Your Vehicle
14
- Seats
  15
- Front Seat
  15
- Rear Seat
  15
- Front Seat Adjustment
  18
- Forward and Backward
  18
- Seatback Angle
  18
- Seat Height (for Driver’s Seat)
  18
- Headrest (for Front Seat)
  19
- Adjusting the Height up and down
  20
- To Remove the Headrest
  20
- Seatback Pocket
  21
- To Reinstall the Headrest
  21
- Rear Seat Adjustment
  22
- Folding the Rear Seat
  22
- To Fold down the Rear Seatback
  22
- Headrest
  23
- To Raise the Headrest
  24
- To Lower the Headrest
  24
- Seat Belt Restraint System
  25
- Seat Belt Warning
  26
Safety Features of Your Vehicle
27
- Riding in an Improper Position
  28
- To Fasten Your Seat Belt
  28
- Height Adjustment
  29
- Stowing the Rear Seat Belt
  31
- To Release the Seat Belt
  31
- To Fasten the Rear Center Belt
  32
- Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
  33
- To Unfasten the Rear Center Belt
  33
- Infant or Small Child
  35
- Seat Belt Precautions
  35
- Larger Children
  36
- Do Not Lie down
  37
- Injured Person
  37
- One Person Per Belt
  37
- Restraint of Pregnant Women
  37
- Care of Seat Belts
  38
- Periodic Inspection
  38
- When to Replace Seat Belts
  38
- Child Restraint System
  39
- Passenger's Seat
  50
- SRS Components and Functions
  51
- Passenger’s Front Air Bag
  53
- Driver’s Front Air Bag
  53
- Occupant Detection System
  54
- Main Components of the Occupant Detection System
  55
- Proper Position
  58
- Driver's and Passenger's Front Air Bag
  59
- Rear Impact
  61
- Side Impact
  61
- Rollover
  61
- Side Air Bag
  62
- Curtain Air Bag
  63
- Inflation and Non-Inflation Conditions of the Air Bag
  64
- Air Bag Collision Sensors
  64
- Air Bag Inflation Conditions
  65
- Front Air Bags
  65
- Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions
  67
- SRS Care
  69
- Air Bag Warning Label
  70
Features of Your Vehicle
71
- Record Your Key Number
  74
- Smart Key
  74
- Smart Key Function
  74
- Door Lock
  75
- Using the Button on the Smart Key
  75
- Using the Door Handle Button
  75
- Loss of the Smart Key
  77
- Panic
  77
- Start-Up
  77
- Tailgate Unlocking
  77
- Smart Key Immobilizer System
  78
- Smart Key Precautions
  78
- To Activate the Immobilizer System
  79
- To Deactivate the Immobilizer System
  79
- Battery Replacement
  80
- Door Locks
  81
- Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
  82
- With the Door Lock Button
  82
- Auto Door Lock/Unlock Feature
  83
- Impact Sensing Door Unlock System
  83
- Speed Sensing Door Lock System
  83
- With Central Door Lock Switch
  83
- Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
  84
- Closing the Tailgate
  85
- Opening the Tailgate
  85
- Emergency Tailgate Safety Release
  86
- Windows
  87
- Power Windows
  88
- Window Opening and Closing
  88
- Auto Up/Down Window
  89
- Automatic Reversal
  89
- Power Window Lock Button
  90
- Closing the Hood
  92
- Opening the Hood
  92
- Electric Power Steering (EPS)
  94
- Steering Wheel
  94
  - Tilt and Telescopic Steering
    95
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    96
- Horn
  96
  - Flex Steer
    97
  - Normal Mode
    97
  - Comfort Mode
    98
  - Sport Mode
    98
  - Day/Night Rearview Mirror
    99
  - Electric Chromic Mirror (ECM)
    99
  - Inside Rearview Mirror
    99
  - Outside Rearview Mirror
    100
  - To Operate the Electric Rearview Mirror
    100
  - Remote Control
    101
  - Electric Type
    102
  - Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror
    102
  - Manual Type
    102
  - Outside Mirror Defroster
    103
- Instrument Cluster
  104
  - Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination
    105
  - Instrument Cluster Control
    105
  - LCD Display Control
    105
  - Gauges
    106
  - Motor Operation Gauge
    106
  - Speedometer
    106
  - State of Charge (SOC) Gauge for High Voltage Battery
    107
  - Odometer
    108
  - Outside Temperature Gauge
    108
  - Reduction Gear Shift Indicator
    109
  - Lcd Display
    110
- LCD Modes
  110
  - ECO Level
    111
  - EV Energy Flow
    111
  - EV Information Mode
    111
  - A/V Mode
    112
  - Service Interval
    112
  - Service Mode
    112
  - Service Required
    112
  - Master Warning Mode
    113
  - Service Interval off
    113
  - User Settings Mode
    113
  - Auto Lock
    114
  - Auto Unlock
    114
  - Door
    114
  - Two Press Unlock
    114
  - Head Lamp Delay
    115
  - Lamp
    115
  - One Touch Turn Lamp
    115
  - Settings
    115
  - Low Battery
    116
  - Low Battery. Charge Immediately
    116
  - Warning Messages
    116
  - Power Limited
    117
  - Charging Door Open
    118
  - Check Electric Vehicle System
    118
  - Unplug Vehicle to Start
    118
  - Battery Overheated! Stop Vehicle
    119
  - Low Battery Temp. Power Limited
    119
  - Check Brakes
    120
  - Stop Vehicle and Check Brakes
    120
  - Stop Vehicle and Check Power Supply
    120
  - Low Key Battery
    121
  - Press Brake Pedal to Start Vehicle
    121
  - Shift to P Position
    121
  - Key Not Detected
    122
  - Key Not in Vehicle
    122
  - Press POWER Button Again
    122
  - Check BRAKE SWITCH Fuse
    123
  - Door Open
    123
  - Press POWER Button with Key
    123
  - Low Washer Fluid
    124
  - Tailgate Open
    124
  - Turn on FUSE SWITCH
    124
  - Average Energy Consumption
    125
  - Energy Consumption
    125
  - Trip Computer
    125
  - Trip Modes
    125
  - Automatic Reset
    126
  - Manual Reset
    126
  - Trip A/B
    126
  - Tripmeter
    126
  - Average Vehicle Speed
    127
  - Elapsed Time
    127
  - One Time Driving Information Mode
    127
  - Range
    128
  - Power down Warning Light
    129
  - Service Warning Light
    129
  - Warning Lights
    129
  - High Voltage Battery Level Warning Light
    130
  - Regenerative Brake Warning Light
    130
  - Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
    131
  - Seat Belt Warning Light
    131
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    132
  - Dual-Diagonal Braking System
    132
  - Charging System Warning Light
    134
  - Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light
    134
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
    134
  - Door Ajar Warning Light
    135
  - Tailgate Open Warning Light
    135
  - Washer Fluid Warning Light
    135
  - Charging Indicator Light
    136
  - Indicator Lights
    136
  - Ready Indicator Light
    136
  - Ecominder
    137
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) off Indicator Light
    137
  - Immobilizer Indicator Light
    137
  - Front Fog Indicator
    138
  - High Beam Indicator
    138
  - Light on Indicator Light
    138
  - Turn Signal Indicator
    138
  - Cruise Indicator Light
    139
  - Cruise SET Indicator Light
    139
  - Operating Condition
    140
  - Operation of the Parking Assist System
    140
- Parking Assist System
  140
- Rear Camera Display
  144
  - Battery Saver Function
    145
  - Daytime Running Light
    145
  - Headlamp Escort
    145
  - Lighting
    145
  - Abnormal Lamp Operation
    146
  - Lighting Control
    146
  - Auto Light Position
    147
  - Headlight Position
    147
  - Parking Light Position
    147
  - High Beam Operation
    148
  - One-Touch Lane Change Function
    149
  - Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
    149
  - Front Fog Light
    150
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    151
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    151
- Wipers and Washers
  151
  - Windshield Washers
    152
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    153
  - Interior Lamp AUTO Cut
    154
- Interior Light
  154
  - Map Lamp
    154
  - Room Lamp
    155
  - Glove Box Lamp
    156
  - Luggage Room Lamp
    156
  - Vanity Mirror Lamp
    156
  - Defroster
    157
  - Outside Rearview Mirror Defroster
    157
  - Rear Window Defroster
    157
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    158
  - Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
    159
  - Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
    160
  - Mode Selection
    161
  - Floor Mode
    162
  - Floor/Defrost Mode
    162
  - Vent Mode
    162
  - Vent-Floor Mode
    162
  - Instrument Panel Vents
    163
  - Temperature Control
    163
  - Temperature Scale Conversion
    163
  - Air Intake Control
    164
  - Outside (Fresh) Air Position
    164
  - Recirculated Air Position
    164
  - Fan Speed Control
    165
  - Air Conditioning
    166
  - Driver Only Button
    166
  - HEAT Button
    166
  - Blower off
    167
  - Reserved Climate Control Button
    167
  - Climate Information Screen Selection
    168
  - Heating
    168
  - System Operation
    168
  - Ventilation
    168
  - Air Conditioning System Operation Tips
    169
  - Climate Control Air Filter
    170
  - To Defog Inside Windshield
    172
  - Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
    172
  - Defogging Logic
    173
  - To Defrost Outside Windshield
    173
- Clean Air
  174
- Auto Defogging System
  175
- Center Console Storage
  176
- Glove Box
  176
- Storage Compartment
  176
  - Luggage Box
    177
  - Sunglass Holder
    177
  - Cup Holder
    178
  - Interior Features
    178
  - Sunvisor
    178
  - Seat Warmer
    179
  - Rear Seat Warmer
    181
  - Seat Air Ventilation
    181
- Power Outlet
  182
  - Clothes Hanger
    183
  - Floor Mat Anchor(S)
    183
  - Luggage Net Holder
    184
  - Cargo Area Cover
    185
  - Antenna
    186
  - Audio System
    186
- Audio Remote Control Buttons
  187
- Aux, USB and Ipod Port
  188
- Speaker Lights
  189
Driving Your Vehicle
190
- Before Driving
  192
- Before Entering Vehicle
  192
- Before Starting
  192
- Necessary Inspections
  192
- ACC (Accessory)
  194
- Illuminated POWER Button
  194
- Power Button
  194
- POWER Button Position
  194
- On
  195
- Start/Run
  195
- Starting the Vehicle
  196
- Pedestrian Warning System
  197
- POWER Button
  197
  - Turing off the Vehicle
    198
  - Active ECO Operation
    199
  - Active Eco System
    199
  - Reduction Gear
    200
  - Reduction Gear Operation
    201
  - Transaxle Ranges
    201
- Shift Lever
  203
  - Shift Lock System
    203
  - Shift-Lock Override
    203
  - Good Driving Practices
    204
  - Moving up a Steep Grade from Standing Start
    204
  - Brake System
    205
  - Power Brakes
    205
  - Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
    206
  - In the Event of Brake Failure
    206
  - Applying the Parking Brake
    207
  - Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
    207
  - Releasing the Parking Brake
    207
  - System Warning
    209
  - EPB Malfunction Indicator
    210
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    211
  - Emergency Braking
    211
  - When the EPB (Electric Parking Brake) Is Not Released
    211
  - Electronic Stability Control
    213
  - ESC on Condition
    214
  - ESC Operation
    214
  - When Operating
    214
  - ESC off State
    215
  - ESC Operation off
    215
- ESC off Button
  216
- ESC off Usage
  216
- Vehicle Stability Management
  217
- VSM Operation
  217
- VSM Operation off
  217
- Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
  218
- Malfunction Indicator
  218
- Good Braking Practices
  219
- Cruise Control System
  221
- Cruise Control Switch
  222
- To Set Cruise Control Speed
  222
- To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
  223
- To Decrease the Cruising Speed
  223
- To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
  223
- To Cancel Cruise Control
  224
- To Turn Cruise Control off
  225
- Economical Operation
  226
- Special Driving Conditions
  228
- Hazardous Driving Conditions
  228
- Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
  228
- Rocking the Vehicle
  229
- Smooth Cornering
  230
- Driving at Night
  230
- Driving in the Rain
  231
- Driving in Flooded Areas
  231
- Driving Off-Road
  232
- Highway Driving
  232
- Tires
  232
- Winter Driving
  233
- Snowy or Icy Conditions
  233
- Snow Tires
  233
- Check Battery and Cables
  234
- To Keep Locks from Freezing
  234
- Carry Emergency Equipment
  235
- Trailer Towing
  235
- Vehicle Load Limit
  236
- Tire and Loading Information Label
  236
- Vehicle Capacity Weight
  236
- Seating Capacity
  236
- Cargo Capacity
  237
- Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
  237
- Certification Label
  239
- Vehicle Weight Glossary
  240
- Base Curb Weight
  240
- Vehicle Curb Weight
  240
- Cargo Weight
  240
What to Do in an Emergency
241
- Road Warning
  242
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  242
- If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving
  243
- If the Vehicle Stalls While Driving
  243
- If the Vehicle Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing
  243
- In Case of an Emergency While Driving
  243
- If the Vehicle will Not Start
  244
- If Vehicle Doesn't Turn over or Turns over Slowly
  244
- Emergency Starting
  245
- Jump Starting
  245
- Jump Starting Procedure
  246
- Push-Starting
  247
- If the Vehicle Overheats
  248
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
  249
Maintenance
249
- Low Tire Pressure Telltale
  250
- TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator
  251
- Changing a Tire with TPMS
  252
- If You Have a Flat Tire (Tire Mobility Kit)
  254
- Notes on the Suggested Use of the Tire Mobility Kit
  255
- Components of the Tire Mobility Kit
  256
- Using the Tire Mobility Kit
  257
- Distributing the Sealant
  258
- Checking the Tire Inflation Pressure
  259
- Technical Data
  259
- Towing Service
  260
- Removable Towing Hook
  261
- Emergency Towing
  262
- Emergency Towing Precautions
  263
Maintenance
264
- Maintenance Services
  266
  - Owner’s Responsibility
    266
  - Owner Maintenance Precautions
    267
- Owner Maintenance
  268
  - Owner Maintenance Schedule
    268
  - When You Stop for Fuel
    268
  - While Operating Your Vehicle
    268
  - At Least Monthly
    269
  - At Least Once a Year
    269
  - At Least Twice a Year
    269
- Scheduled Maintenance Service
  270
- Brake Fluid
  286
  - Checking the Brake Fluid Level
    286
  - Checking the Washer Fluid Level
    287
- Washer Fluid
  287
  - Filter Inspection & Replacement
    288
  - Blade Inspection
    290
  - Blade Replacement
    290
- Wiper Blades
  290
  - Front Windshield Wiper Blade
    291
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade
    292
  - For Best Battery Service
    294
  - Battery Recharging
    295
  - Reset Items
    296
  - Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
    297
  - Tire Care
    297
  - Tires and Wheels
    297
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    298
  - Tire Rotation
    299
  - Tire Replacement
    300
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    300
  - Tire Maintenance
    301
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    301
  - Tire Traction
    301
  - Wheel Replacement
    301
  - Tire Size Designation
    302
  - Wheel Size Designation
    302
  - Checking Tire Life
    303
  - Tire Speed Ratings
    303
  - Maximum Load Rating
    304
  - Tread Wear
    304
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    304
  - Temperature -A, B & C
    305
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    305
  - Traction - AA, A, B & C
    305
  - All Season Tires
    307
  - Summer Tires
    307
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    308
  - Low Aspect Ratio Tire
    309
  - Wheel and Tire
    309
  - Cartridge Type
    310
  - Fuses
    310
  - Micro Mini Type
    310
  - Multi Fuse
    310
  - Inner Panel Fuse Replacement
    311
  - Fuse Switch
    312
  - Motor Compartment Fuse Replacement
    313
  - Fuse/Relay Panel Description
    314
  - Instrument Panel (Driver’s Side Fuse Panel)
    315
  - Motor Compartment Fuse Panel
    317
  - Front Light Replacement
    321
- Light Bulbs
  321
  - Warning Lights
    321
  - Front Turn Signal / Position Light / DRL
    324
  - Headlight Bulb (High, Low)
    324
  - Front Fog Lamp Bulbs
    325
  - Front Side Marker
    325
- Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement
  326
- Side Repeater Light Bulb Replacement
  326
  - Back-Up Light
    327
  - Turn Signal Light
    327
  - High Mounted Stop Light Replacement
    328
  - LED Type
    328
- License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
  329
- Interior Light Bulb Replacement
  330
- Appearance Care
  331
- Finish Maintenance
  331
- Exterior General Caution
  331
- Exterior Care
  331
- Waxing
  332
- Finish Damage Repair
  333
- Bright-Metal Maintenance
  333
- Underbody Maintenance
  333
- Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
  334
- Corrosion Protection
  334
- High-Corrosion Areas
  334
- Moisture Breeds Corrosion
  334
- Keep Your Vehicle Clean
  335
- To Help Prevent Corrosion
  335
- Don't Neglect the Interior
  336
- Interior Care
  336
- Interior General Precautions
  336
- Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
  337
- Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
  337
- Cleaning the Interior Window Glass
  337
- Vinyl
  337
Specifications & Consumer Information
338
- Dimensions
  339
- Power Electric Specifications
  339
  - Air Conditioning System
    340
  - Gross Vehicle Weight
    340
- Luggage Volume
  340
  - Bulb Wattage
    341
  - High Mounted Stop Lamp
    341
  - Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
    343
  - Vehicle Certification Label
    344
  - Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
    344
- Motor Number
  345
- Review of Electric Vehicle
  347
- Battery Information
  348
- Main Components of Electric Vehicle
  349
  - High Voltage Battery (Lithium-Ion Polymer)
    350
  - High Voltage Battery Warmer System
    351
  - Available Range
    352
  - EV Mode
    352
  - Energy Information
    353
  - Near by Stations
    353
  - Power Consumption
    353
  - Driving History
    354
  - ECO Driving
    354
  - Set Charging Times
    354
  - Set Climate Times
    355
  - EV Setting
    356
  - Warning Settings
    356
  - Charging Information
    357
  - Charging Time Information
    357
  - Normal Charge
    357
  - Quick Charge
    357
  - Charging Types
    358
- Charge Indicator Lamp for Electric Vehicle
  359
- Charging Status Information
  359
- Reserved Charging
  360
- Reserved Climate Control
  362
  - Charging Precautions
    363
  - Normal Charger
    363
  - Quick Charger
    363
  - Checking Charging Status
    369
  - Unlock Charging Door in Emergency
    369
  - How to Disconnect Normal Charger
    370
  - Trickle Charge
    376
  - Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charging Cable
    381
- How to Start the Vehicle
  384
- How to Stop the Vehicle
  385
- Pedestrian Warning System
  386
- Tips for Improving Distance to Empty
  388
- State of Charge (Soc) Gauge for High Voltage Battery
  389
  - Warning Message on LCD Display
    390
  - Related to Electric Vehicle
    392
- Warning Lamp and Indicator Lamp
  392
- Environmental Friendliness Mark
  398
- Service Plug
  398
  - Index
    400
  - How Does the Air Bag System Operate
    401
  - Exterior Overview
    402
- Interior Overview
  403

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