2013 KIA Soul Owner's Manual

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When not in use, remove the 2 rear
edges from the slot and attach the
cargo screen to the seat back by
using the magic tape on the back of
the cargo screen.
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WARNING - Objects
Do not place objects on the
cargo screen. Such objects
may be thrown about inside
the vehicle and possibly
injure vehicle occupants dur-
ing an accident or when brak-
ing.
CAUTION - Luggage
Since the cargo screen may bedamaged or malformed, do notput the luggage on it when it isused.

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Roof rack (if equipped)
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.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 in excess
of the specified weight limit on the
roof rack may damage your vehicle.
When carrying large objects on the
roof rack, make sure they do not
exceed the overall roof length or
width.
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NOTICE
If the vehicle is equipped with a sun-
roof, be sure not to position cargo
onto the roof rack in such a way that
it could interfere with sunroof oper-
ation.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
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RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
CAUTION - Using roof
rock
When carrying cargo on the roof
rack, take the necessary precau-tions to make sure the cargodoes not damage the roof of thevehicle.

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Always drive slowly and turn cor-
ners carefully when carrying items
on the roof rack. Severe wind
updrafts, caused by passing vehi-
cles or natural causes, can cause
sudden upward pressure on items
loaded on the roof rack. This is
especially true when carrying
large, flat items such as wood pan-
els or mattresses. This could 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 frequently
before or while driving to make
sure the items on the roof rack are
securely fastened.
WARNING - Center ofgravity
Always drive slowly and turn
corners carefully when carrying
items on the roof rack. The vehi-
cle center of gravity will be
higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack.

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Features of your vehicle
If you install an aftermarket HID
head lamps, your vehicle’s audio and
electronic devices may malfunction.
Antenna (if equipped)
Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to
receive AM or/and FM broadcast sig-
nals.
This antenna is removable. To
remove the roof antenna, turn it
counterclockwise. To install the roof
antenna, turn it clockwise. When reinstalling your roof anten-
na, it is important that it is fully
tightened and adjusted to the
upright position to ensure proper
reception. But it could be removed
when parking the vehicle or when
loading cargo on the roof rack.
When cargo is loaded on the roof rack, do not place the cargo near
the antenna pole to ensure proper
reception.
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AUDIO SYSTEM
CAUTION - Antenna
Before entering a place with alow height clearance or a carwash, remove the antenna byrotating it counterclockwise. Ifnot, the antenna may be dam-aged.

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Audio remote control
(if equipped)
The steering wheel audio remote
control button is installed to promote
safe driving.
Do not operate the audio remote
control buttons simultaneously.
VOLUME ( / ) (1)
Push up the lever to increase vol-
ume.
Push down the lever to decrease volume.
SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2)
If the SEEK/PRESET button is
pressed for 0.8 second or more, it
will work as follows 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 STA-
TION 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 activate the sound.
Detailed information for audio control
buttons is described in the following
pages in this section.
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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.
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 portable audio device.
*iPod®is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Advanced lighting speaker
(if equipped)
The advanced lighting speaker that
lights around the front speaker is
adjusted by turning the knob as fol-
lows. 1. OFF : The light turns off.
2. MUSIC : The light blinks or
changes shade accord-
ing to the sound of the
audio.
If the audio is not turned
on, the light does not turn
on.
3. MOOD : The light shade changes automatically at regular
interval.
4. COLOR : If the button is pushed, it changes the color of
speaker to red, green,
blue, sky-blue, purple
and yellow.
5. +/- : When the lights are on, push the illumination button to
adjust the light intensity.
If low lighting grade is select-
ed, the intensity of light may
be weak or may not illuminate
according to the audio volume
or selected condition.
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The lighting around the front speaker
may not illuminate when the sound of
the audio is low.
Do not use the lights for extended
periods when engine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
How vehicle audio works
AM and FM radio signals are broad-
cast from transmitter towers located
around your city. They are intercept-
ed by the radio antenna on your vehi-
cle. This signal is then received by
the radio and sent to your vehicle
speakers. When a strong radio signal has
reached your vehicle, the precise
engineering of your audio system
ensures the best possible quality
reproduction. However, in some
cases the signal coming to your vehi-
cle may not be strong and clear. This
can be due to factors such as the
distance from the radio station,
closeness of other strong radio sta-
tions or the presence of buildings,
bridges or other large obstructions in
the area.
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FM radio reception

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AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broad-
casts. This is because AM radio
waves are transmitted at low fre-
quencies. 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 obstruc-
tions so that they can provide better
signal coverage.FM broadcasts are transmitted at
high frequencies and do not bend to
follow the earth's surface. Because
of this, FM broadcasts generally
begin to fade at short distances from
the station. Also, FM signals are eas-
ily affected by buildings, mountains,
or other obstructions. These can
result in certain listening conditions
which might lead you to believe a
problem exists with your radio. The
following conditions are normal and
do not indicate radio trouble: Fading - As your vehicle moves
away from the radio station, the
signal will weaken and sound will
begin to fade. When this occurs,
we suggest that you select another
stronger station.
Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the
transmitter and your radio can dis-
turb the signal causing static or
fluttering noises to occur. Reducing
the treble level may lessen this
effect until the disturbance clears.
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FM radio station
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AM radio reception