2012 KIA Soul lock

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Keys / 4-2
Remote keyless entry / 4-6
Smart key / 4-9
Door locks / 4-16
Tailgate / 4-20
Windows / 4-22
Hood / 4-25
Fuel filler door / 4-27
Sunroof / 4-30
Steering wheel / 4-34
Mirrors / 4-36
Instrument cluster / 4-40
Rearview camera / 4-63
Hazard warning flasher / 4-64
Lighting / 4-65
Wipers and washers / 4-69
Interior light / 4-72
Defroster / 4-75
Manual climate control system / 4-76
Automatic climate control system / 4-85
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-94
Storage compartment / 4-98
Interior features / 4-100
Exterior feature / 4-107
Audio system / 4-109
Features of your vehicle

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Record your key number
The key code number is stamped on
the bar code tag attached to the key
set. Should you lose your keys, this
number will enable an authorized Kia
dealer to duplicate the keys easily.
Remove the bar code tag and store it
in a safe place. Also, record the code
number and keep it in a safe place
(not in the vehicle).
Key operations
• Used to start the engine.
Used to lock and unlock the doors.
Ty p e B
To unfold the key, press the release
button then the key will unfold auto-
matically.
To fold the key, fold the key manually
while pressing the release button.
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Type A
■ Type B
CAUTION - Folding key
Do not fold the key without
pressing the release button.This may damage the key.

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Remote keyless entry system
operations
Lock (1)
1.Close all doors, engine hood andtailgate.
2.Press the lock button(1).
3.All doors and tailgate will lock. The hazard warning lights will blink
once.
4.If the lock button is pressed once more within 4 seconds, the hazard
warning lights will blink and the
horn will sound once.
5.Make sure that doors are locked by checking the door lock button
inside or pulling the outside door
handle.
Unlock (2)
1.Press the unlock button(2).
2.The driver's door will unlock. Thehazard warning lights will blink two
times.
3.Press the unlock button(2) once more within 4 seconds.
4.All doors and tailgate will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink
two times.
You can change the system to unlock
all doors by one pressing the unlock
button(Central Door Unlock Mode).
Unlock mode can be switched
between Two Stage Unlock Mode
and Central Door Unlock Mode as
follows:
Press the lock button(1) and unlock
button(2) at the same time for 5 sec-
onds or more. The hazard warning
lights will blink four times.
Alarm (3, if equipped)
The horn sounds and the hazard
warning lights blink for about 30 sec-
onds if this button is pressed for
more than 2 seconds. To stop the
horn and lights, press any button on
the transmitter.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the keyless entry system is inoper-
ative due to exposure to water or liq-
uids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer's vehicle warranty.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
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Transmitter precautions
The transmitter will not work if any of
the following occurs:
The ignition key is in the ignitionswitch.
You exceed the operating distance limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
The battery in the transmitter is weak.
Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
The weather is extremely cold.
The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the trans-
mitter.
When the transmitter does not work
properly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, contact
an authorized Kia dealer. This device complies with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-
210.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due to changes
or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance, it will not be cov-
ered by your manufacturer’s vehicle
warranty.
Battery replacement
A transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium
battery which will normally last for
several years. When replacement is
necessary, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
gently pry open the transmitter
center cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
positive “+” symbol faces up as
indicated in the illustration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
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Smart key function
1.Door lock
2.Door unlock
3.Tailgate unlock
4.Panic (if equipped)
Locking
Using the door handle button
1.Close all doors, engine hood andtailgate.
2.Press the button of the outside door handle.
3.All doors and tailgate will lock. The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound once.
4.Make sure that doors are locked by checking the door lock button
inside the vehicle or pulling the out-
side door handle. The button will only operate when
the smart key is within 0.7~1m
(28~40in.) from the outside door
handle.
Even though you press the outside door handle button, the doors will
not lock and the chime will sound
for 3 seconds if any of following
occur:
- The smart key is in the vehicle.
- The engine start/stop button is inACC or ON position.
- Any door except the tailgate is open.
SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
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Using the button on the smart key
1 Close all doors, engine hood and
tailgate.
2.Press the lock button(1).
3.All doors and tailgate will lock. The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound once.
4.Make sure that doors are locked by checking the door lock button
inside or pulling the outside door
handle.Unlocking
Using the door handle
1.Press the button of the driver's out-side door handle.
2.The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound two times.
3.Press the button once more within 4 seconds.
4.All doors and tailgate will unlock and the hazard warning lights will
blink and the chime will sound two
times.
❈ If you press the button of the front
passenger’s outside door handle
while carrying the smart key, all
doors will unlock. When the smart key is recognized
in the area of 0.7~1m (28~40in.)
from the front outside door handle,
other people can also open the
doors.
After unlocking the driver’s door or all doors, the door(s) will lock auto-
matically unless the door is
opened.

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Using the button on the smart key
1.Press the unlock button (2) of thesmart key.
2.The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound two times.
3.Press the unlock button (2) once more within 4 seconds.
4.All doors and tailgate will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound two
times. After pressing the button, the doors
will lock automatically unless any
door or tailgate is opened within 30
seconds.
You can change the system to unlock
all doors by one pressing the unlock
button(Central Door Unlock Mode).
Unlock mode can be switched
between Two Stage Unlock Mode
and Central Door Unlock Mode as
follows:
Press the lock button(1) and unlock
button(2) at the same time for 5 sec-
onds or more. The hazard warning
lights will blink four times.Tailgate unlocking
Using the tailgate handle button
1.Carry the smart key.
2.Press the tailgate handle button.
3.When all doors are locked, the
hazard warning lights will blink two
times.
Using the button on the smart key
1.Press the tailgate unlock button(3) for more than 1 second.
2.When all doors are locked, the hazard warning lights will blink two
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Door lock/unlock in an emer-
gency situation
If the smart key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
doors by using the mechanical key.
1.Press and hold the release button(1) and remove the mechanical key
(2).
2.Insert the key into the hole of the outside door handle. Turn the key
toward the rear of the vehicle to
lock and toward the front of the
vehicle to unlock.
3. To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push
it until a click sound is heard.
Smart key immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an elec-
tronic engine immobilizer system to
reduce the risk of unauthorized vehi-
cle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
smart key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you turn the engine start/stop
button to the ON position by pressing
the button while carrying the smart
key, it checks and determines and
verifies if the smart key is valid or
not.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizer
system:
Turn the engine start/stop button to
the ON position by pressing the but-
ton while carrying the smart key.
To activate the immobilizer sys-tem:
Turn the engine start/stop button to
the OFF position. The immobilizer
system activates automatically.
Without a valid smart key for your
vehicle, the engine will not start.
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