2009 KIA SOUL Owners Manual

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D280300AUN-U1 Cup holderD280301AUN-C1
Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.D280400AUN-SA
Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window, pull
it downward, unsnap it from the bracket
(1) and swing it to the side (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and pull up the mirror cover (3).
The ticket holder (4) is provided for hold-
ing a tollgate ticket. (if equipped)
WARNING
- Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups with hot liquid in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion. If
the hot liquid spills, you burn
yourself. Such a burn to the driv-
er could lead to loss of control of
the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of sudden stop
or collision, do not place uncov-
ered or unsecured bottles, glass-
es, cans, etc., in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion.
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Power outlet (if equipped)
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle
electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 10 amps with the engine
running. D281400AUN
Aux, USB and iPod port (if equipped)
If your vehicle has an aux and/or
USB(universal serial bus) port or iPod
port, you can use an aux port to connect
audio devices and an USB port to plug in
an USB and also an iPod port to plug in
an iPod.✽✽
NOTICE
When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet, noise may
occur during playback. If this happens,
use the power source of the portableaudio device.
❈ iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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Rear (if equipped)
CAUTION
Use the power outlet only when
the engine is running and removethe accessory plug after use.Using the accessory plug for pro-
longed periods of time with the engine off could cause the bat-tery to discharge.
Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in elec-
tric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operatinglevel when using the power outlet.
Close the cover when not in use. Some electronic devices can cause electronic interferencewhen plugged into a vehicle’s power outlet. These devices maycause excessive audio static and
malfunctions in other electronicsystems or devices used in your vehicle.
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WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign ele-
ment (pin, etc.) into a power outlet
and do not touch with a wet hand.
You may get an electric shock.
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Shopping bag holder (if equipped)D280800AUN-SA
Clothes hanger (if equipped) ❈
The actual feature may differ from the
illustration. D281000AUN-C1
Luggage net holder (if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the cargo
area, you can use the 4 (or 6, if equipped)holders located in the cargo area toattach the luggage net.
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CAUTION
Do not hang a bag weighing more
than 3 kg (7 lbs.). It may cause dam- age to the shopping bag holder.
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CAUTION
Do not hang heavy clothes, since
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If necessary, contact your authorized KIA dealer to obtain a luggage net.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods or
the vehicle, care should be takenwhen carrying fragile or bulky objects in the luggage compart-ment.
WARNING
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT over-
stretch the luggage net, ALWAYS
keep your face and body out of the
luggage net’s recoil path. DO NOT
use when the strap has visible
signs of wear or damage.

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EXTERIOR FEATURE
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Roof rack (if equipped)
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,
be sure not to position cargo onto the
roof rack in such a way that it could
interfere with sunroof operation.
WARNING
The following specification is the maximum weight that can be
loaded onto the roof rack.
Distribute the load as evenly as
possible on the roof rack and
secure the load firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage above
specification on the roof rack
may damage your vehicle.
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ROOF 75 kg (165 lbs.)
RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
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The vehicle center of gravity will
be higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack. Avoid sudden
starts, braking, sharp turns,
abrupt maneuvers or high speeds
that may result in loss of vehicle
control or rollover causing anaccident.
Always drive slowly and turn cor- ners carefully when carrying
items on the roof rack. Severe
wind updrafts, caused by passing
vehicles or natural causes, can
cause sudden upward pressure
on items loaded on the roof rack.
This is especially true when car-
rying large, flat items such as
wood panels or mattresses. Thiscould cause the items to fall off
the roof rack and cause damage
to your vehicle or others around
you.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo while driving, check fre-
quently before or while driving to
make sure the items on the roof
rack are securely fastened.CAUTION
When carrying cargo on the roof
rack, take the necessary precau-tions to make sure the cargo doesnot damage the roof of the vehicle.
When carrying large objects on the roof rack, make sure they donot exceed the overall roof length or width.
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Antenna
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Roof antenna
Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to
receive both AM and FM broadcast sig-
nals. This antenna can be removed. To
remove the antenna, turn it counterclock-
wise. To install the antenna, turn it clock-
wise. D300200BUN-AM
Audio remote control (if equipped)
The steering wheel audio remote control
button is installed to promote safe driv-ing.
AUDIO SYSTEM
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CAUTION
• Before entering a place with a low
height clearance, be sure that theantenna is fully folded down or removed.
Be sure to remove the antenna before washing the car in an auto-matic car wash or it may be dam- aged.
it is important that it is fully tight-
ened to ensure proper reception.
When cargo is loaded on the roof rack, do not place the cargo nearthe antenna pole to ensure proper
reception.
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CAUTION
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VOLUME ( / ) (1)
• Push up the lever to increase volume.
Push down the lever to decrease vol-ume.
SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2)
If the SEEK/PRESET button is pressed
for 0.8 second or more, it will work as fol-
lows in each mode. RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK select
button.
CDP mode
It will function as the FF/REW button. CDC mode
It will function as the DISC UP/DOWN
button.
If the SEEK/PRESET button is pressed
for less than 0.8 second, it will work as
follows in each mode. RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STATION
select buttons. CDP mode
It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN
button. CDC mode
It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN
button.
MODE (3)
Press the button to select Radio or CD (compact disc).
MUTE (4)
Press the MUTE button to cancel the
sound.
Press the MUTE button again to acti- vate the sound.
Detailed information for audio control
buttons is described in the followingpages in this section. D210300AAM
Advanced lighting speaker (if equipped)
The advanced lighting speaker that lights
around the front speaker is adjusted by
turning the knob as follows.
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1. ON : The light turns on.
2. MOOD : The light shade changes
automatically at regular inter-
val.
3. MUSIC : The light blinks or changes shade according to the
sound of the audio.
If the audio is not turned on,
the light does not turn on.
4. OFF : The light turns off.
5. +/- : When the lights are on, push the illumination button to adjust the
light intensity.
✽✽NOTICE
The lighting around the front speaker may not illuminate when the sound of
the audio is low.
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How car audio works
AM(MW, LW) and FM radio signals are
broadcast from transmitter towers locat-
ed around your city. They are intercept-
ed by the radio antenna on your car. This
signal is then received by the radio and
sent to your car speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached
your vehicle, the precise engineering of
your audio system ensures the best pos-
sible quality reproduction. However, in
some cases the signal coming to your
vehicle may not be strong and clear. This
can be due to factors such as the dis-
tance from the radio station, closeness of
other strong radio stations or the pres-
ence of buildings, bridges or other large
obstructions in the area. AM(MW, LW) broadcasts can be
received at greater distances than FM
broadcasts. This is because AM(MW,
LW) radio waves are transmitted at low
frequencies. These long, low frequency
radio waves can follow the curvature of
the earth rather than travelling straight
out into the atmosphere. In addition, they
curve around obstructions so that they
can provide better signal coverage.
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FM reception
CAUTION
Do not use the lights for extended
periods when engine is not run-ning.
It may cause battery discharge.
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AM(MW, LW) reception