Table Of Contents - Kia soul ev 2015 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

How To Use This Manual3
Table Of Contents5
Introduction6
Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders7
Your Vehicle At A Glance8
Exterior Overview9
Front View9
Rear View10
Interior Overview11
Instrument Panel Overview12
Motor Room Compartment13
Safety Features Of Your Vehicle14
Seats15
Front Seat15
Rear Seat15
Front Seat Adjustment18
Forward And Backward18
Seatback Angle18
Seat Height (for Driver's Seat)18
Headrest (For Front Seat)19
Adjusting The Height Up And Down20
To Remove The Headrest20
Seatback Pocket21
To Reinstall The Headrest21
Rear Seat Adjustment22
Folding The Rear Seat22
To Fold Down The Rear Seatback22
Headrest23
To Raise The Headrest24
To Lower The Headrest24
Seat Belt Restraint System25
Seat Belt Warning26
Riding In An Improper Position28
To Fasten Your Seat Belt28
Height Adjustment29
Stowing The Rear Seat Belt31
To Release The Seat Belt31
To Fasten The Rear Center Belt32
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt33
To Unfasten The Rear Center Belt33
Seat Belt Precautions35
Infant Or Small Child35
Larger Children36
Restraint Of Pregnant Women37
Injured Person37
One Person Per Belt37
Do Not Lie Down37
Care Of Seat Belts38
Periodic Inspection38
When To Replace Seat Belts38
Child Restraint System39
Using A Child Restraint System40
Rearward-Facing Child Restraint System40
Forward-Facing Child Restraint System40
Placing A Passenger Seat Belt Into The Auto Lock Mode41
Securing A Child Restraint Seat With Tether Anchor System44
Securing A Child Restraint Seat With Child Seat Lower Anchor System45
Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System47
How Does The Air Bag System Operate48
Noise And Smoke49
Air Bag Warning Light50
Passenger's Seat50
Srs Components And Functions51
Driver's Front Air Bag53
Passenger's Front Air Bag53
Occupant Detection System54
Main Components Of The Occupant Detection System55
Proper Position58
Driver's And Passenger's Front Air Bag59
Rear Impact61
Side Impact61
Rollover61
Side Air Bag62
Curtain Air Bag63
Air Bag Collision Sensors64
Inflation And Non-Inflation Conditions Of The Air Bag64
Air Bag Inflation Conditions65
Front Air Bags65
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions67
Srs Care69
Air Bag Warning Label70
Features Of Your Vehicle71
Smart Key74
Record Your Key Number74
Smart Key Function74
Door Lock75
Using The Door Handle Button75
Using The Button On The Smart Key75
Tailgate Unlocking77
Panic77
Start-Up77
Loss Of The Smart Key77
Smart Key Precautions78
Smart Key Immobilizer System78
To Deactivate The Immobilizer System79
To Activate The Immobilizer System79
Battery Replacement80
Door Locks81
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle82
With The Door Lock Button82
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System83
Auto Door Lock/Unlock Feature83
Speed Sensing Door Lock System83
With Central Door Lock Switch83
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock84
Opening The Tailgate85
Closing The Tailgate85
Emergency Tailgate Safety Release86
Windows87
Power Windows88
Window Opening And Closing88
Auto Up/Down Window89
Automatic Reversal89
Power Window Lock Button90
Opening The Hood92
Closing The Hood92
Steering Wheel94
Electric Power Steering (Eps)94
Tilt And Telescopic Steering95
Heated Steering Wheel96
Horn96
Flex Steer97
Normal Mode97
Sport Mode98
Comfort Mode98
Inside Rearview Mirror99
Day/Night Rearview Mirror99
Electric Chromic Mirror (Ecm)99
Outside Rearview Mirror100
To Operate The Electric Rearview Mirror100
Remote Control101
Folding The Outside Rearview Mirror102
Manual Type102
Electric Type102
Outside Mirror Defroster103
Instrument Cluster104
Instrument Cluster Control105
Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination105
Lcd Display Control105
Gauges106
Speedometer106
Motor Operation Gauge106
State Of Charge (Soc) Gauge For High Voltage Battery107
Odometer108
Outside Temperature Gauge108
Reduction Gear Shift Indicator109
Lcd Display110
Lcd Modes110
Ev Information Mode111
Ev Energy Flow111
Eco Level111
A/V Mode112
Service Mode112
Service Interval112
Service Required112
Master Warning Mode113
User Settings Mode113
Service Interval Off113
Door114
Auto Lock114
Auto Unlock114
Two Press Unlock114
Lamp115
Settings115
One Touch Turn Lamp115
Head Lamp Delay115
Warning Messages116
Low Battery116
Low Battery. Charge Immediately116
Power Limited117
Unplug Vehicle To Start118
Charging Door Open118
Check Electric Vehicle System118
Low Battery Temp. Power Limited119
Battery Overheated! Stop Vehicle119
Stop Vehicle And Check Power Supply120
Check Brakes120
Stop Vehicle And Check Brakes120
Shift To P Position121
Low Key Battery121
Press Brake Pedal To Start Vehicle121
Key Not In Vehicle122
Key Not Detected122
Press Power Button Again122
Press Power Button With Key123
Check Brake Switch Fuse123
Door Open123
Tailgate Open124
Turn On Fuse Switch124
Low Washer Fluid124
Trip Computer125
Trip Modes125
Energy Consumption125
Average Energy Consumption125
Trip A/B126
Manual Reset126
Automatic Reset126
Tripmeter126
Average Vehicle Speed127
Elapsed Time127
One Time Driving Information Mode127
Range128
Warning Lights129
Service Warning Light129
Power Down Warning Light129
High Voltage Battery Level Warning Light130
Regenerative Brake Warning Light130
Seat Belt Warning Light131
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light131
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light132
Dual-Diagonal Braking System132
Electronic Power Steering (Eps) Warning Light134
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light134
Charging System Warning Light134
Door Ajar Warning Light135
Tailgate Open Warning Light135
Washer Fluid Warning Light135
Indicator Lights136
Ready Indicator Light136
Charging Indicator Light136
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Off Indicator Light137
Ecominder137
Immobilizer Indicator Light137
Turn Signal Indicator138
High Beam Indicator138
Light On Indicator Light138
Front Fog Indicator138
Cruise Indicator Light139
Cruise Set Indicator Light139
Parking Assist System140
Operation Of The Parking Assist System140
Operating Condition140
Types Of Warning Sound And Indicator141
Non-Operational Conditions Of Parking Assist System142
Self-Diagnosis143
Rear Camera Display144
Lighting145
Headlamp Escort145
Battery Saver Function145
Daytime Running Light145
Abnormal Lamp Operation146
Lighting Control146
Parking Light Position147
Headlight Position147
Auto Light Position147
High Beam Operation148
Turn Signals And Lane Change Signals149
One-Touch Lane Change Function149
Front Fog Light150
Wipers And Washers151
Windshield Wiper/Washer151
Rear Window Wiper/Washer151
Windshield Washers152
Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch153
Interior Light154
Interior Lamp Auto Cut154
Map Lamp154
Room Lamp155
Luggage Room Lamp156
Glove Box Lamp156
Vanity Mirror Lamp156
Defroster157
Rear Window Defroster157
Outside Rearview Mirror Defroster157
Automatic Climate Control System158
Automatic Heating And Air Conditioning159
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning160
Mode Selection161
Vent Mode162
Vent-Floor Mode162
Floor Mode162
Floor/Defrost Mode162
Temperature Control163
Instrument Panel Vents163
Temperature Scale Conversion163
Air Intake Control164
Recirculated Air Position164
Outside (Fresh) Air Position164
Fan Speed Control165
Air Conditioning166
Heat Button166
Driver Only Button166
Reserved Climate Control Button167
Blower Off167
Climate Information Screen Selection168
System Operation168
Ventilation168
Heating168
Air Conditioning System Operation Tips169
Climate Control Air Filter170
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging172
To Defog Inside Windshield172
Defogging Logic173
To Defrost Outside Windshield173
Clean Air174
Auto Defogging System175
Storage Compartment176
Center Console Storage176
Glove Box176
Sunglass Holder177
Luggage Box177
Interior Features178
Cup Holder178
Sunvisor178
Seat Warmer179
Seat Air Ventilation181
Rear Seat Warmer181
Power Outlet182
Clothes Hanger183
Floor Mat Anchor(S)183
Luggage Net Holder184
Cargo Area Cover185
Audio System186
Antenna186
Audio Remote Control Buttons187
Aux, Usb And Ipod Port188
Speaker Lights189
Driving Your Vehicle190
Before Driving192
Before Entering Vehicle192
Necessary Inspections192
Before Starting192
Power Button194
Illuminated Power Button194
Power Button Position194
Acc (Accessory)194
On195
Start/Run195
Starting The Vehicle196
Pedestrian Warning System197
Turing Off The Vehicle198
Active Eco System199
Active Eco Operation199
Reduction Gear200
Reduction Gear Operation201
Transaxle Ranges201
Shift Lock System203
Shift-Lock Override203
Shift Lever203
Good Driving Practices204
Moving Up A Steep Grade From Standing Start204
Brake System205
Power Brakes205
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator206
In The Event Of Brake Failure206
Electric Parking Brake (Epb)207
Applying The Parking Brake207
Releasing The Parking Brake207
System Warning209
Epb Malfunction Indicator210
Emergency Braking211
When The Epb (Electric Parking Brake) Is Not Released211
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)211
Electronic Stability Control213
Esc Operation214
Esc On Condition214
When Operating214
Esc Operation Off215
Esc Off State215
Esc Off Usage216
Esc Off Button216
Vehicle Stability Management217
Vsm Operation217
Vsm Operation Off217
Malfunction Indicator218
Hill-Start Assist Control (Hac)218
Good Braking Practices219
Cruise Control System221
Cruise Control Switch222
To Set Cruise Control Speed222
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed223
To Decrease The Cruising Speed223
To Temporarily Accelerate With The Cruise Control On223
To Cancel Cruise Control224
To Turn Cruise Control Off225
Economical Operation226
Special Driving Conditions228
Hazardous Driving Conditions228
Reducing The Risk Of A Rollover228
Rocking The Vehicle229
Smooth Cornering230
Driving At Night230
Driving In The Rain231
Driving In Flooded Areas231
Driving Off-Road232
Highway Driving232
Tires232
Winter Driving233
Snowy Or Icy Conditions233
Snow Tires233
Check Battery And Cables234
To Keep Locks From Freezing234
Trailer Towing235
Carry Emergency Equipment235
Vehicle Load Limit236
Tire And Loading Information Label236
Vehicle Capacity Weight236
Seating Capacity236
Cargo Capacity237
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit237
Certification Label239
Vehicle Weight Glossary240
Base Curb Weight240
Vehicle Curb Weight240
Cargo Weight240
What To Do In An Emergency241
Road Warning242
Hazard Warning Flasher242
In Case Of An Emergency While Driving243
If The Vehicle Stalls At A Crossroad Or Crossing243
If You Have A Flat Tire While Driving243
If The Vehicle Stalls While Driving243
If The Vehicle Will Not Start244
If Vehicle Doesn't Turn Over Or Turns Over Slowly244
Emergency Starting245
Jump Starting245
Jump Starting Procedure246
Push-Starting247
If The Vehicle Overheats248
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)249
Maintenance249
Low Tire Pressure Telltale250
Tpms (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator251
Changing A Tire With Tpms252
If You Have A Flat Tire (Tire Mobility Kit)254
Notes On The Suggested Use Of The Tire Mobility Kit255
Components Of The Tire Mobility Kit256
Using The Tire Mobility Kit257
Distributing The Sealant258
Checking The Tire Inflation Pressure259
Technical Data259
Towing Service260
Removable Towing Hook261
Emergency Towing262
Emergency Towing Precautions263
Maintenance Services266
Owner's Responsibility266
Owner Maintenance Precautions267
Owner Maintenance268
Owner Maintenance Schedule268
When You Stop For Fuel268
While Operating Your Vehicle268
At Least Monthly269
At Least Twice A Year269
At Least Once A Year269
Scheduled Maintenance Service270
Normal Maintenance Schedule271
12,000 Km (7,500 Miles) Or 6 Months272
24,000 Km (15,000 Miles) Or 12 Months272
36,000 Km (22,500 Miles) Or 18 Months273
48,000 Km (30,000 Miles) Or 24 Months273
60,000 Km (37,500 Miles) Or 30 Months274
72,000 Km (45,000 Miles) Or 36 Months274
84,000 Km (52,500 Miles) Or 42 Months275
96,000 Km (60,000 Miles) Or 48 Months275
108,000 Km (67,500 Miles) Or 54 Months276
120,000 Km (75,000 Miles) Or 60 Months276
132,000 Km (82,500 Miles) Or 66 Months277
144,000 Km (90,000 Miles) Or 72 Months277
156,000 Km (97,500 Miles) Or 78 Months278
168,000 Km (105,000 Miles) Or 84 Months278
180,000 Km (112,500 Miles) Or 90 Months279
192,000 Km (120,000 Miles) Or 96 Months279
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions280
Severe Driving Conditions281
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items282
Coolant283
Checking The Coolant Level283
Recommended Coolant284
Changing The Coolant285
Brake Fluid286
Checking The Brake Fluid Level286
Washer Fluid287
Checking The Washer Fluid Level287
Filter Inspection & Replacement288
Wiper Blades290
Blade Inspection290
Blade Replacement290
Front Windshield Wiper Blade291
Rear Window Wiper Blade292
For Best Battery Service294
Battery Recharging295
Reset Items296
Tires And Wheels297
Tire Care297
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures297
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure298
Tire Rotation299
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance300
Tire Replacement300
Wheel Replacement301
Tire Traction301
Tire Maintenance301
Tire Sidewall Labeling301
Tire Size Designation302
Wheel Size Designation302
Tire Speed Ratings303
Checking Tire Life303
Tread Wear304
Maximum Load Rating304
Uniform Tire Quality Grading304
Tire Terminology And Definitions305
Traction - Aa, A, B & C305
Temperature -A, B & C305
All Season Tires307
Summer Tires307
Radial-Ply Tires308
Low Aspect Ratio Tire309
Wheel And Tire309
Fuses310
Micro Mini Type310
Cartridge Type310
Multi Fuse310
Inner Panel Fuse Replacement311
Fuse Switch312
Motor Compartment Fuse Replacement313
Fuse/Relay Panel Description314
Instrument Panel (Driver's Side Fuse Panel)315
Motor Compartment Fuse Panel317
Light Bulbs321
Front Light Replacement321
Headlight Bulb (High, Low)324
Front Turn Signal / Position Light / Drl324
Front Side Marker325
Front Fog Lamp Bulbs325
Side Repeater Light Bulb Replacement326
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement326
Back-Up Light327
Turn Signal Light327
High Mounted Stop Light Replacement328
Led Type328
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement329
Interior Light Bulb Replacement330
Appearance Care331
Exterior Care331
Exterior General Caution331
Finish Maintenance331
Waxing332
Finish Damage Repair333
Bright-Metal Maintenance333
Underbody Maintenance333
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance334
Corrosion Protection334
High-Corrosion Areas334
Moisture Breeds Corrosion334
Keep Your Vehicle Clean335
To Help Prevent Corrosion335
Don't Neglect The Interior336
Interior Care336
Interior General Precautions336
Cleaning The Upholstery And Interior Trim337
Cleaning The Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing337
Cleaning The Interior Window Glass337
Vinyl337
Specifications & Consumer Information338
Dimensions339
Power Electric Specifications339
Gross Vehicle Weight340
Luggage Volume340
Air Conditioning System340
Bulb Wattage341
High Mounted Stop Lamp341
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities343
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)344
Vehicle Certification Label344
Tire Specification And Pressure Label345
Motor Number345
Electric Vehicle Guide346
Review Of Electric Vehicle347
Characteristics Of Electric Vehicles347
Battery Information348
Main Components Of Electric Vehicle349
High Voltage Battery (Lithium-Ion Polymer)350
High Voltage Battery Warmer System351
Ev Mode352
Available Range352
Near By Stations353
Energy Information353
Power Consumption353
Eco Driving354
Driving History354
Set Charging Times354
Set Climate Times355
Ev Setting356
Warning Settings356
Charging Information357
Charging Time Information357
Normal Charge357
Quick Charge357
Charging Types358
Charging Status Information359
Charge Indicator Lamp For Electric Vehicle359
Reserved Charging360
Reserved Climate Control362
Charging Precautions363
Normal Charger363
Quick Charger363
Unlock Charging Door In Emergency369
Checking Charging Status369
How To Disconnect Normal Charger370
Trickle Charge376
Charging Status Indicator Lamp For Portable Charging Cable381
How To Start The Vehicle384
How To Stop The Vehicle385
Tips For Improving Distance To Empty388
Warning Message On Lcd Display390
Warning Lamp And Indicator Lamp392
Related To Electric Vehicle392
Service Plug398
Environmental Friendliness Mark398
Index400