Kia Soul 2021 Manual

Interior Overview

1. Inside door handle [5]
2. Power window switch [5]
3. Central door lock/unlock switch [5]
4. Power window lock switch [5]
5. Outside rearview mirror control [5]
6. Outside rearview mirror folding [5]
7. Headlight levelling device [5]
8. Instrument panel illumination control switch [5]
9. Lane safety button [6]
10. Head-up display shutter On/Off button [5]
11. Virtual engine sound system button [1]
12. Blind-spot safety button [6]
13. ESC Off button [6]
14. Steering wheel [5]
15. Tilt and telescopic steering control lever [5]
16. Inner fuse panel [8]
17. Bonnet release lever [5]
18. Seat [4]

* if equipped
[#] Number in brackets indicates chapter in Owner's Manual.
The illustrations in this guide may vary from the actual vehicle.

Instrument Panel Overview

1. Steering wheel audio controls/Bluetooth wireless technology hands-free controls
2. Driver's front air bag [4]
3. Horn [5]
4. Driving assist button [6]
5. Instrument cluster [5]
6. Light control/Turn signals [5]
7. Wiper/Washer [5]
8. START/STOP button [6]
9. Infotainment system
10. Hazard warning flasher [7]
11. Automatic climate control system [5]
12. Wireless mobile phone charging system [5]
13. Power outlet [5]
14. Reduction gear (shifter dial) [6]
15. Seat warmer/Air ventilation seat [5]
16. Drive mode button [6]
17. Auto hold switch [6]
18. Heated steering wheel button [5]
19. Forward/Rear ultrasonic sensors ON button [5]
20. Glove box [5]
21. Passenger's front air bag [4]
22. Centre console storage [5]
23. USB port [5]
24. USB charger [5]

Instrument Cluster

Instrument cluster [5]

1. Power/Charge gauge
2. Speedometer
3. Warning and indicator lights
4. LCD information screen (including Trip computer)
5. Battery SOC (State of Charge) gauge
6. Distance to empty

Battery Information

Low battery level warning light [1]
Vehicle can drive an additional 20-30 km depending on different factors

Low battery [1]
High voltage battery level ~8% or less

Charge immediately [1]
High voltage battery level ~3% or less

EV Mode

EV mode [1]
If you select the "EV" menu on the AVN home screen or press the "EV" button on the left side of the air intake control button, you can enter EV mode. The EV mode has a total of 5 menus.

EV mode menus [1]

1. Available range
2. Energy information
3. Charge management
4. ECO driving
5. EV settings

Charging

How to connect AC charger [1]

1. While the brake pedal is pressed, engage the parking brake.
2. Turn OFF all switches, place the shift lever in P (Park), and turn OFF the vehicle.
3. After unlocking doors, open the charging door by pressing the icon of the charging door.
   
4. Pull the cover release tab to open the AC charging inlet cover and remove any dust on the charging connector and charging inlet.
   
5. Hold the charging connector handle. Then, insert it into the charging inlet, until you hear a "click" sound. If it is not fully connected, a bad connection between the charging connector and the charging terminal may cause a fire.
6. Check if the charge indicator lamp of the high voltage battery in the instrument cluster is turned ON. Charging does not occur when the charging indicator lamp is OFF. When the charging connector and charging plug are not connected properly, reconnect the charging cable to charge.
   

Checking charging status [1]

Estimated charging time displayed on instrument cluster

Operation of Charging Indicator Lamp			Details
(OFF)	(OFF)	(OFF)	Not Charged
Blinking	(OFF)	(OFF)	Charging	0~33%
(ON)	Blinking	(OFF)		34~66%
(ON)	(ON)	Blinking		67~99%
(ON)	(ON)	(ON)	Charging complete (100%) (turns OFF in 5 seconds)
Blinking	Blinking	Blinking	Error while charging
(OFF)	(OFF)	Blinking	Charging 12 V auxiliary battery or reserved air conditioner is operating
(OFF)	Blinking	(OFF)	Reserved charging in operation (turns OFF in 3 minutes) or temporary interruptions (e.g. power failure)

Note: Charging time is dependent on both the settings of the Portable Charging Cable (ICCB) and in the charge management menu of the Entertainment System.

Climate Control System

Automatic climate control system [5]

1. Driver's temperature control
2. AUTO (automatic control)
3. Driver only select button
4. Air intake control
5. OFF
6. EV mode
7. HEAT button
8. Front windscreen defroster
9. Rear window defroster
10. Fan speed control
11. Air conditioning
12. Mode selection
13. A/C display

Cruise Control System

Cruise control system* [6]

1. ON-OFF button ( /MODE) to activate cruise control system
   
2. Set cruise control speed by moving the lever down to SET -
   
3. To increase cruise control set speed
   
4. To decrease cruise control set speed
   
5. Cancel cruise control set speed by pressing the cancel button (O)
   
6. Resume cruising speed by moving the lever up to RES +
   

Seat / Air Bag / Child Restraint System

Seats [4]

Front seat

1. Forward and backward
2. Seatback angle
3. Seat cushion height
4. Lumbar support (Driver's seat)*
5. Headrest

Rear seat

6. Seatback folding
7. Headrest

Passenger's front air bag ON/OFF switch* [4]

Rearward-facing child restraint system [4]

Installing a child restraint system by lap/shoulder belt [4]

Securing with "ISOFIX" system and "Tether Anchorage" system [4]

1. ISOFIX (i-Size) Anchor Position Indicator
2. ISOFIX (i-Size) Anchor

Securing with "Tether Anchorage" system [4]

Door Locks and Tailgate

Operating door locks manually [5]

1. Press the lever
2. Push out the cover

Central door lock switch [5]

1. Lock
2. Unlock

Child-protector rear door lock [5]

Opening the tailgate [5]

Closing the tailgate [5]

Emergency tailgate safety release [5]

1. Push the mechanical key to the right

Bonnet

Opening the bonnet [5]
Pull the release lever to unlatch the bonnet

Raise the bonnet slightly, push the secondary latch (1) up side and lift the bonnet (2).

Closing the bonnet

• Before closing the bonnet, check if all filler caps are correctly installed and any other combustible material must be removed from the engine compartment.
• Lower the bonnet until it is about 30 cm above the closed position and let it drop to securely lock in place.

Motor Compartment

Motor compartment [3]

1. Coolant reservoir [8]
2. Brake fluid reservoir [8]
3. Motor room fuse box [8]
4. 12V positive battery terminal [8]
5. 12V negative battery terminal [8]
6. Radiator cap [8]
7. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir [8]

Pan-European eCall System

Pan-European eCall System [7]

1. SOS button
2. LED

The Pan-European eCall device automatically makes an emergency call to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) in event of car accident. In this case, the emergency call cannot be hung up by pressing the SOS button and the Pan-European eCall system remains connected until the emergency service officer, receiving the call, disconnects the emergency call. In minor traffic accidents the Pan-European eCall system may not execute an emergency call. However, an emergency call may be made manually by pressing the SOS button. Any processing of personal data (VIN, vehicle location, etc.) through the eCall system shall comply with the personal data protection rules.

Accident reporting [7]
System operation in the event of a traffic accident or by pressing the SOS button

Connection with the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)

Emergency services

Lighting Control

Lighting control [5]
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:

1. OFF
2. Auto light*
3. Position light
4. Headlight

Wipers and Washers

1. Front wiper speed contro

2	High wiper speed
1	Low wiper speed
---/	Intermittent wipe/
AUTO*	Automatic control wipe
O	Off
	Single wipe

2. Intermittent wipe time adjustment
3. Wash with brief wipes (front)*
4. Rear wiper/washer control
   0. Off
   1. Intermittent wipe*
   2. Continuous wipe
5. Wash with brief wipes (rear)

Towing / Tyre Mobility Kit

Towing [7]

1. Wheel dollies

If towing is required, lift all four wheels off the ground and tow the vehicle.
If you must tow the vehicle using only two wheels, lift the front wheels off the ground and tow the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or flatbed is recommended.
If you tow the vehicle while the front wheels are touching the ground, the vehicle motor may generate electricity and the motor components may be damaged or a fire may occur.

Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, it is recommended to have it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
When towing your vehicle in an emergency without wheel dollies.

1. While depressing the brake pedal shift to the N (Neutral) position and turn the vehicle off. The POWER button will be in the ACC position.
2. Place the shifter dial in N (Neutral) position.
3. Release the parking brake.

Failure to shift to N (Neutral) may cause internal damage to the vehicle.

Removable towing hook [7]

1. Open the tailgate and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover by pressing the upper (front)/ lower (rear) part of the cover on the bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise until it is fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.

Tyre Mobility Kit [7]
Please read the instructions before using the Tyre Mobility Kit.

1. Compressor
2. Sealant bottle

With the Tyre Mobility Kit you stay mobile even after experiencing a tyre puncture. After you ensure that the tyre is properly sealed you can drive cautiously on the tyre (up to 200 km (120 miles)) at a max. speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) in order to reach a vehicle or tyre dealer to have the tyre replaced.

Washer Fluid

• This vehicle operates using high voltages. Do not remove or disassemble any high voltage connectors or wires, these are identified by orange cable/shielding. Failure to observe safety warnings (see Electric Vehicle Guide) could result in serious injury.
• When inspection and maintenance is required for high voltage components and the high voltage battery, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer.

Checking the washer fluid level [8]
Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

Regenerative Braking System

Regenerative braking (Paddle shifter) [6]
The paddle shifter is used to adjust the regenerative braking level from 0 to 3 during decelerating or braking. Every time you decelerate or go downhill, the regenerative braking system recovers kinetic energy that would otherwise be lost. That energy goes straight to recharging the battery.
Pull and hold the left side paddle shifter for more than 0.5 seconds and One Pedal Driving function is operated, increasing the regenerative braking. In this case, stopping the vehicle is possible by keep on pulling the paddle shifter.
With the Smart Regeneration System activated, pull and hold the right side paddle shifter for over 1 second to turn on and off the automatic change of the regenerative braking.

The selected regenerative braking level is displayed on the instrument cluster. The initial setting of the regenerative braking level will vary according to the selected Drive mode.

Additional Info

Parking brake (handbrake)
When engaging the parking brake, apply the footbrake first and keep it depressed. Then apply the parking brake.
We strongly recommend to always engage the ´P´ (Park) position when leaving the car.

Kia Service App
The Kia Service App – now available for free on iPhone/iPad and Android With the Kia Service App, you have (almost) all Kia dealers in Europe within reach*. Looking for a showroom or just a service, the app displays all dealers around your current location on the map. With one click you can call a dealer, visit their website or get directions to the showroom.
(*) In selected markets only

Documents / Resources

References

• App Store - Apple
• Google Play

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