2015 KIA SOUL EV light

SOUL EV FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE16*IF EQUIPPED
DRIVER'S PANEL
Electronic Stability Control \fESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers. It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving
whenever possible .
Press ESC button
B to turn ESC OFF/ON.
REMINDERS:

ESC is turned ON at vehicle start-up

 The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever the ESC
is active
Instrument Panel Dimmer
With parking lights / headlights ON, press button A + or – to adjust display
brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
REMINDERS:
• Door Mood Lamp is a xed brightness and cannot be adjusted (not to be confused with Advanced Mood Lighting Speaker)
• The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the AVN System screen; use AVN setup to adjust brightness on the AVN System
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button C to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater, while the Engine
Start /Stop Button is in the ON position. Steering wheel heater will turn off
automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is pressed again to deactivate.


If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater
being turned on, system will automatically be set ON again. QUICK TIPS
Hill-Start Assist Control \fHAC)
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from
a stop while on a steep incline. The HAC automatically activates whether the
ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.
REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position .



HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backwards
When HAC is active (e.g., accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice
that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator
QUICK TIPS
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
OFFMUSIC
MOOD
A
B
C
(Buttons located left of steering column)

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Headlights & High Beams
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•R

otate lever to change the Headlight function
•P

ush lever to turn High Beams ON
•P

ull lever to flash Headlights / High Beams
AUTO Light* function — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light
position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically,
depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle

T

o operate:
• T

urn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
•R

otate lever ring to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving the Turn Signal
Lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing


The lane change
signal will blink 3 times

T

o change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, go to
User Settings Mode* in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes ( Type B cluster)

For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
AUTO* Automatic Headlights position
Headlight position
Parking light position
OFF OFF position
O ne -Touch
Lane Change Signal
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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CENTER PANEL
Power Button
To start the vehicle:
1. Turn off all electrical devices
2. Depress the brake pedal
3. Press the POWER button while gear shift is in P (Park)

When Ready Indicator Light
is ON, the vehicle can be driven.
To turn the power off, press the POWER button again, and ensure the gear
shift is in (P) Park.
To use the POWER button, you must have the Smart Key fob on your person
or inside the vehicle.
P
POWER


To use electrical accessories:
Accessory position
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button once (Amber light
B)
On position
• When already in the ACC position ( Amber light
B) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button again (Reddish-orange light C)
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button twice ( Reddish-orange light
C)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position without driving may discharge the vehicle’s battery.
REMINDERS:

When the Ready Indicator Light is illuminated, the vehicle can be operated

Do not operate the vehicle if the Ready Indicator Light is not illuminated

 In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the vehicle off by
pressing the Power button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times within 3 seconds

If Smart Key fob battery is dead, hold the fob up against the POWER button


EV Power Button and
Smart Key Video

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QUICK TIPS

SOUL EV FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE28*IF EQUIPPED
CENTER PANEL
REMINDERS:
• As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
• If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
• The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
• A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
Electric Parking Brake \fEPB)*
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the
parking brake .
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch
A. Ensure that the indicator light
is illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive.
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB switch
A, with
the ignition switch in the ON position. Ensure that the indicator light
is OFF.




When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them
how to operate the EPB

If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a
rmer EPB application
QUICK TIPS
ECOOFFECOOFF
ECOOFF
A
(Located below Gear Shift)


Electric Parking Brake
Video

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SOUL EV FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE34*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Map/Room LampsPedestrian Warning System
Push the lens A to turn the Map Lamp ON/OFF. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp or personal lamp for the driver or front passenger.
When the DOOR button
B is pressed, the Map Lamp turns ON when any door is opened.
When the ROOM button
C is pressed, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON.
Room Lamp
When the Room Lamp button
D is pressed, the lamp turns ON.
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the Engine
System Start /Stop button* is OFF.
ON
DOOR
ROOM
ROOMDOOR
OPENCLOSE
Sunvisor
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side
windows . Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed.
REMINDERS:

Sunvisor may not shield all direct light

Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility

The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
( Type A )
( Type A )
AAB
C
D




When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn
off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage

Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
The Pedestrian Warning System generates engine sound for
pedestrians to hear the vehicle since an Electric Vehicle (EV ) has
no sound when operating.
The Pedestrian Warning System will operate when:

 The EV vehicle is moving at a low speed

 The gear shift is moved to the (R) Reverse position

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Rear-Camera Display*Parking Assist System
Warning! Check your surroun dings for safe\fy
The Rear-Camera Display system is not a safety device. It is a supplemental
system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the AVN System
screen while the vehicle is in Reverse.
The Rear-Camera Display activates when the:

 POWER Start /Stop* button is in the ON position (Green Light)

 Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position The Parking Assist System is not a safety device. The Parking
Assist System is a supplemental system that assists the driver
by chiming if any object is detected within the sensing areas
to the rear and side of the vehicle when backing up. When the
POWER Start /Stop button is ON, the system is activated.
REMINDERS:

 If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate
correctly

 When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one
will be recognized rst

 The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reect
actual operation
The Parking Assist System is not a substitute for proper and safe parking and
backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when parking and
backing up. The Parking Assist System may not detect every object around the
vehicle
REMINDER: While camera is active, only the volume controls on the Audio System can be operated.
The Rear-Camera Display is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. The Rear-
Camera Display may not display every object behind the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution
when backing up.
(Rear-Camera Display)
(Rear Camera )
(Front and rear sensor location shown)

SOUL EV FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE36*IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Opening the Hood:
1. Located on the bottom left of the driver’s panel, pull the Hood Release Lever
A to unlatch the Hood
2. In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary Latch
B up inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
REMINDER: While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood .
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood by pressing the front center of the Hood. Then, press
down to securely lock in place.
AB


Tire Mobility Kit Video

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QR CODETire Mobility Kit
REMINDERS:

 The Tire Mobility Kit requires
the use of the 12V/15A /180W
Power Outlet, which is located
on the right side of the outlet /aux
port area

 After tire is properly sealed, drive
cautiously at no more than a total
distance speed of 50 mph for no
longer than a maximum distance
of up to 120 miles
The Tire Mobility Kit may temporarily seal
certain types of tire damage.
For operational information, please refer to
section 6 of your Owner’s Manual.
C Sealant Bottle
D Compressor



The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary x and
is to be used for one tire only; the tire should
be inspected as soon as possible

The kit should only be used for sealing/
inating passenger car tires; do not use for
inating any other type of tires

Some damaged tires cannot be sealed
completely; do not use the kit if a tire is
damaged beyond repair
QUICK TIPS
D
C

SOUL EV FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE40*IF EQUIPPED
SAFETY FEATURES
ODS detects the presence and position of the front passenger and adjusts or turns off airbag deployment accordingly.
Depending on the situation and type of accident, the system may:
 Deploy airbag (Adult)

 Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the airbag should not be deployed, the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” light will illuminate.
Occupant Detection System \fODS) / PASSEN\bER AIRBA\b OFF Indicator
OFF
DRIVER
REARA/C
PASSENGER AIR BAG