2012 KIA Soul key

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Charging through the USB may notbe supported in some mobile
devices.
❋ A car exclusive cable (Provided
or sold separately) is required to
use the iPod.
Some non-standard USB devices (METAL COVER TYPE USB) can
be unrecognizable.
Some USB flash memory readers (such as CF, SD, microSD, etc.) or
external-HDD type devices can be
unrecognizable.
Music files protected by DRM (DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGE-
MENT) are not recognizable.
The data in the USB memory may be lost while using this audio.
Always back up important data on
a personal storage device.CAUTION - USB jack damage
Please avoid using USB memo-
ry products which can be usedas key chains or cellular phoneaccessories as they couldcause damage to the USB jack.Please make certain only to useplug type connector productsas shown below.

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➀ Press button to enter
SETUP mode.
\b Select “Phone”, then “Pair” in
PHONE menu.
➂ The audio displays “Device :
[Name] passkey: 0000”
➃ Search and select the device
name in your mobile phone to
starting the pairing process.
NOTE:
• If the phone is paired with two or
more vehicles of the same model,
some phones may not handle
Bluetooth®wireless technology
enabled devices of that name cor-
rectly. In this case, you may need to
change the name displayed on your
phone.
For example, if the vehicles'
name is KMC CAR, you may
need to change the name dis-
played on you phone from
KMC_CAR to JOHNS_CAR or
KMC CAR_1 to avoid ambiguity.
Refer to your phone User’s
Guide, or contact your cellular
carrier or phone manufacturer for
instructions.
When the
Bluetooth®wireless tech-
nology system is enabled, the phone
previously used is automatically
selected and re-connected. If you
want to select different phone previ-
ously paired, the phone can be
selected through “Select Phone”
menu.
Only a selected phone can be used
with the hands-free system at a time.
➀ Press button to enter
SETUP mode.
\b Select “Phone”, then “Select” in
PHONE menu. ➂
Select desired phone name from
the list shown.
➃ The
Bluetooth®wireless technolo-
gy icon appears on the upper side
of audio display when a phone is
connected.
SETUP
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If several phones are paired with the
audio system, the system attempts
to connect following order when the
Bluetooth®wireless technology sys-
tem is enabled:
1) “Priority” checked phone.
2) Previously connected phone
3) Gives up auto connection.
➀ Press button to enter
SETUP mode.
\b Select “Phone”, then “Priority” in
PHONE menu.
➂ Select desired phone name from
the list shown.
The paired phone can be deleted.
- When the phone is deleted, all the
information associated with that
phone is also deleted (including
phonebook).
- If you want to use the deleted phone with the audio system again, pairing
procedure must be completed once
more.
➀ Press button to enter
SETUP mode.
\b Select “Phone”, then “Delete” in
PHONE menu.
➂ Select desired phone name from
the list shown. Menu
After pressing the button,
select the “Phone” menu. while in
PHONE menu, select the
“Advanced” menu to make
Bluetooth®wireless technology
enabled Phone settings. (The
ADVANCED menu may differ accord-
ing to audio specifications.)
Incoming Volume (
Bluetooth®wire-
less technology enabled call vol-
ume adjustments)
While in ADVANCED menu, press “In.
Vol” Use the knob key to set the
desired volume and select the
button.
ENTER
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP

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Before driving / 5-3
Key positions / 5-5
Engine start/stop button / 5-8
ISG (Idle stop and go) system / 5-13
Manual Transaxle / 5-17
Automatic transaxle / 5-20
Brake system / 5-25
Cruise control system / 5-37
Active eco system / 5-41
Economical operation / 5-42
Special driving conditions / 5-44
Winter driving / 5-49
Trailer towing / 5-51
Vehicle load limit / 5-52
Vehicle weight / 5-57
Driving your vehicle

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Driving your vehicle
KEY POSITIONS
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position and turn
the key toward the LOCK position.
The anti-theft steering column lock is
not a substitute for the parking brake.
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever is
engaged in 1st gear for the manual
transaxle or P (Park) for automatic
transaxle, set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position,
turn the key while turning the steer-
ing wheel right and left to release the
tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON ifthe engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position.OUN036002

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Starting the engine1.Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal
depressed while turning the igni-
tion switch to the start position.
The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N(Neutral) position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle
has not been operated for several
days, let the engine warm up with-
out depressing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm,it should be started withoutdepressing the accelerator.
WARNING - Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle
is moving. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
WARNING - Steeringwheel
Never reach for any controls
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a
loss of vehicle control.
WARNING - Properfootwear
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels,
ski boots, sandals, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use
the brake and accelerator pedal,
and the clutch (if equipped).

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If you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without
depressing the clutch pedal on man-
ual transaxle vehicles or without
depressing the brake pedal on auto-
matic transaxle vehicles, the engine
will not start and the engine
start/stop button changes as follows:
OFF ➔ACC ➔ON ➔OFF If you leave the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the ACC or ON posi-
tion for a long time, the battery will
discharge.Starting the engine
1.Carry the smart key or leave it
inside the vehicle.
2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3.Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pedal
fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
4.Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
5.In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days,
let the engine warm up without
depressing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without depress-
ing the accelerator.
WARNING - Starting vehicle
Never press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
vehicle is in motion. This would
result in loss of directional con-
trol and braking function, which
could cause an accident.

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Even if the smart key is in the vehi-cle, if it is far away from you, the
engine may not start.
When the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC position or
above, if any door is opened, the
system checks for the smart key. If
the smart key is not in the vehicle,
the " " indicator will blink or the
warning "Key is not in vehicle" will
illuminate on the LCD display. And
if all doors are closed, the chime
will sound for 5 seconds. The indi-
cator or warning will turn off while
the vehicle is moving. Always have
the smart key with you.
The engine will start, only when the
smart key is in the vehicle. If the engine stalls while the vehicle
is in motion, do not attempt to move
the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion. If the traffic and road conditions
permit, you may put the shift lever in
the N (Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button in an
attempt to restart the engine. If the battery is weak or the smart
key does not work correctly, you
can start the engine by inserting
the smart key in the smart key
holder. When you pull out the smart
key from the smart key holder,
press the smart key and pull it out.
KEY
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WARNING - Unintended
vehicle movement
Never leave the smart key in the
vehicle with children or vehicle
occupants who are unfamiliar
with the vehicle operation.
Pushing the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
smart key is in the vehicle may
result in unintended engine
activation and/or unintended
vehicle movement.
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