2015 KIA SOUL EV Features and Functions Guide

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6-Way Adjustable Driver’s Seat
Pull lever A to slide Seat forward/backward
Pull/press lever
B to adjust Seat Height
Pull lever
C to adjust Seatback Recline
AB
C
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
.
PRESS
To adjust headrest forward*: Pull headrest forward to one of
several positions

T

o adjust headrest back*: Pull headrest completely forward,
then release

T

o raise headrest: Pull headrest up

T

o lower headrest: Press lock, then press the headrest down



For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using
the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath

QUICK TIPS
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SEATING

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SEATIN\b
Folding Rear Seatback
To F o l d :
1. Adjust the Front Seatback in the upright position and/or slide the Front Seat forward
2. Insert the rear seat belt strap into the clip located on the side panel next to the Seatback
3. Lower the Rear Headrests to the lowest position
4. Pull on the Rear Seatback folding lever
A, then fold the
seat towards the front
REMINDER: Always make sure the seat back is locked in place when unfolded.
To Unfold:
1. Lift and pull the Seatback backward by pulling on the folding lever
A. Pull the Seatback rmly until it clicks and is
locked into place
2. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position
A


It may be necessary to adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower rear seats. QUICK TIPS

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
REMINDER: Remote button
conguration may vary depending
on vehicle options.
Smart Key Fob:
A Press to lock All Doors
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door. Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
C Press and hold to unlock Rear Hatch and manually open
REMINDER: The Rear Hatch unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the vehicle.
D Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm. To turn off Alarm, press
any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key (Button located on back of Smart Key)
Smart Key
HOLD
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button F:

 Press button once to unlock driver’s door

 Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors

 Press again to lock all doors


EV Power Button and
Smart Key Video

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The Smart Key’s signal can
be blocked by the normal
operation of a cell or smart
phone. To help prevent
this, store each device
separately . QUICK TIPS

 Turn counterclockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door

 Turn counterclockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors

 Turn clockwise once to Lock All Doors
Double-Turn Lock / Unlock All
Mechanical Key G:

 Use to unlock driver’s door

 Use to turn Child Safety Locks
For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

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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)

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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
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High-Voltage AreasAir Inlet
High-voltage areas are marked with an orange color with warning
labels attached

REMINDER: Never touch the high voltage components marked in orange on the vehicle
The air inlets A, located underneath both front seats, are used to cool the
driving battery


For safety reasons, these air inlets should never be blocked


Doing so may cause the battery to overheat

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OTHER KEY FEATURES

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Child Safety Locks
Located on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors, adjust switch B to the LOCK position to disable the inner door handles from
opening the rear doors .
REMINDER: Child Safety Lock is located on rear passenger’s door jamb.
Button is located underneath the Rear Hatch lid. With Rear Hatch unlocked,
press the Rear Hatch Release button A and pull the Rear Hatch lid up by
the handle to open.
Rear Hatch Release Button
A
B




The Rear Hatch must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Rear Hatch
Release Button

The Rear Hatch unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when
the Smart Key* is within close proximity to the vehicle
QUICK TIPS