2013 KIA Soul Owner's Manual

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Electric power steering (EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by a power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering becomes heavier as
the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for optimum steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
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NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The steering effort is high immedi-
ately after turning the ignition
switch on. This happens as the sys-
tem performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
is completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or
LOCK position.
• Motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• The steering effort increases if the steering wheel is rotated continu-
ously when the vehicle is not in
motion. However, after a few min-
utes, it will return to its normal
conditions.
• When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, abnor-
mal noise could occur. If tempera-
ture rises, the noise will disappear.
This is a normal condition. (Continued)(Continued)
• When the vehicle is stationary, if
you turn the steering wheel all the
way to the left or right continuous-
ly, the steering wheel becomes
heavier from the end. But this is
for your safety, not system mal-
function. As time passes, the steer-
ing wheel return to its normal con-
dition.
If the Electric Power Steering System
does not operate normally, the warn-
ing light will illuminate on the instru-
ment cluster. The steering wheel may
become difficult to control or operate
abnormally. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Tilt steering
Tilt steering allows you to adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. You
can also raise the steering wheel to
give your legs more room when you
exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock-release lever (1),
adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2), then pull up the
lock-release lever to lock the steering
wheel in place. Be sure to adjust the
steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion before driving.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn
symbol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.
To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on your
steering wheel (see illustration). The
horn will operate only when this area
is pressed.
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(if equipped)
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WARNING - Steering
wheel adjustment
Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control.

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Inside rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror so that the
center view through the rear window
is seen. Make this adjustment before
you start driving.
Do not place objects in the rear seat
or cargo area which would interfere
with your vision through the rear win-
dow.
Day/night rearview mirror
(if equipped)
Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce the glare from the headlights
of the vehicles behind you during
night driving.
Remember that you lose somerearview clarity in the night position. Electric chromic mirror (ECM)
(if equipped)
The electric rearview mirror automat-
ically controls the glare from the
headlights of the vehicles behind you
in nighttime or low light driving condi-
tions. The sensor mounted in the mir-
ror senses the light level around the
vehicle, and automatically controls
the headlight glare from the vehicles
behind you.
When the engine is running, the
glare is automatically controlled by
the sensor mounted in the rearview
mirror.
Whenever the shift lever is shifted
into reverse (R), the mirror will auto-
matically go to the brightest setting in
order to improve the drivers view
behind the vehicle.
MIRRORS
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Day
Night
WARNING - Mirror adjustment
Do not adjust the rearview mir-
ror while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of con-
trol.
CAUTION - Cleaning mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a
paper towel or similar materialdampened with glass cleaner.Do not spray glass cleanerdirectly on the mirror. It maycause the liquid cleaner to enterthe mirror housing.

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To operate the electric rearview mir-
ror:
The mirror defaults to the ON posi-tion whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.
Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn the automatic dimming func-
tion off. The mirror indicator light
will turn off.
Press the ON/OFF button (1) to
turn the automatic dimming func-
tion on. The mirror indicator light
will illuminate.
Outside rearview mirror
Be sure to adjust the mirror angles
before driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both
left-hand and right-hand outside
rearview mirrors. The mirrors can be
adjusted remotely with the remote
switch. The mirror heads can be fold-
ed back to prevent damage during an
automatic car wash or when passing
through a narrow street.
The right outside rearview mirror isconvex. Objects seen in the mirror
are closer than they appear.
Use your interior rearview mirror or direct observation to determine the
actual distance of following vehi-
cles when changing lanes.
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CAUTION - Rearviewmirror
Do not scrape ice off the mirror
face; this may damage the sur-face of the glass. If ice shouldrestrict the movement of themirror, do not force the mirrorfor adjustment. To remove ice,use a deicer spray, or a spongeor soft cloth with warm water.
WARNING - Mirror adjustment
Do not adjust or fold the outside
rearview mirrors while the vehi-
cle is moving. This could result
in loss of control.
Rear view display
(if equipped)

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Remote control
Manual type (if equipped)
To adjust an outside mirror, move the
control lever. Electric type (if equipped)
The electric remote control mirror
switch allows you to adjust the posi-
tion of the left and right outside
rearview mirrors. To adjust the posi-
tion of either mirror the ignition
switch should be in the ACC or ON
position. Push the switch (1) to R or
L to select the right side mirror or the
left side mirror, then press a corre-
sponding point on the mirror adjust-
ment control to position the selected
mirror up, down, left or right.
After the adjustment, put the switch
into the neutral (center) position to
prevent inadvertent adjustment.
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CAUTION - Outside
mirror
The mirrors stop moving when
they reach the maximumadjusting angles, but themotor continues to operatewhile the switch is depressed.Do not depress the switchlonger than necessary, themotor may be damaged.
Do not attempt to adjust the outside rearview mirror byhand. Doing so may damagethe parts.

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Folding the outside rearview mir-ror
To fold the outside rearview mirror,
grasp the housing of the mirror and
then fold it toward the rear of the
vehicle.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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Type A
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■ Type B
1. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Trip computer*
7. Fuel gauge
* if equipped
* The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
For more details refer to the "Gauges"
in the next pages.

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Instrument panel illumination
When the vehicle’s parking lights or
headlights are on, rotate the illumi-
nation control knob to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel
illumination.
Gauges
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the for-
ward speed of the vehicle.
The speedometer is calibrated in
kilometers per hour and/or miles per
hour .
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the
approximate number of engine revo-
lutions per minute (rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the cor-
rect shift points and to prevent lug-
ging and/or over-revving the engine.
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■Type B