2015 KIA SOUL EV engine

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SOUL EV
Congratulations on Your New Kia Purchase!
Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of comfortable and dependable driving.
Kia is committed to quality, innovation, safety and — above all — your satisfaction.
Using This Guide
The information contained in this guide is a brief overview that will help you become familiar with the operation and features of your new Kia vehicle. The flipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations help to ensure the instructions are easy to follow.
This Features & Functions Guide and the specific operational and safety information it provides is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.
While the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle specifications without notice in advance or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with such changes.

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EV Active ECO Video
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QR CODEECO System
For more information on the ECO System, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
Soul EV is equipped with an ECO feature that improves energy
efficiency and helps extend battery life

The ECO System helps
reduce energy consumption by controlling several vehicle
components


When activated, it optimizes drivetrain operations such
as engine power and transmission to help improve energy economy

E

CO System ON results in reduced torque, higher energy efficiency,
and enhanced regenerative braking

E

CO System OFF results in more torque, lower energy efficiency,
and reduced regenerative braking

T

he ECO System is enabled by default and can be disabled by
pressing the ECO OFF button
A The green ECO indicator light B in the instrument cluster will illuminate, indicating that ECO is
operating



To help reduce energy consumption:
•Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate •Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure and wheels aligned properly
QUICK TIPS
ECOOFFECOOFF
ECOOFF
Energy Consumption
Hold : Reset0
4
8
--.-mi./kwh
POWER
ECO
GUIDE
CHARGEMAX
MIN
EPB
RANGE mi.
MPH
POWER
ECO
GUIDE
CHARGEMAX
MIN
EPB
RANGE mi.
MPH
ECOelectric
Energy Consumption
Hold : Reset0
4
8
--.-mi./kwh
A
B
(Instrument Cluster)
(Button located below Gear Shift)
Regenerative Brake Mode “B” – Move the
gear shift to the “B” position C to enter the
maximum regenerative braking drive mode

T

his mode helps to minimize energy loss and
increase the distance to empty

P
R
NDB
SHIFTLOCK
RELEASE
POWER
C
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES

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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Cruise Control
Audio Controls
A Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (USB,
iPod®, Aux, BT Audio, My Music)
B Seek/Preset button
Radio Mode: Press to advance through Preset Stations


Press and hold to
AUTO SEEK
USB/iPod
® Mode: Press to move track up/down Press & hold to FF/REW
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
D CRUISE Control On/Off button: Press to turn the Cruise Control ON/OFF
E Resume Cruising Speed button: Press to resume or increase
Cruising Speed
F Set Cruising Speed button: Press to set or decrease Cruising Speed
G Cruise Control Cancel button: To cancel Cruise C ontrol, do one of the
following:
• P

ress the brake pedal
•P

ress the CANCEL button
G
For further audio system operations, refer to page 24. REMINDERS:
• Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations See your Owner’s
Manual for more details
• Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided D rivers should remain attentive to
driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
SET
CRUISE
RES
CANCELMODE
VOL
VOL
AB
C
E
GD
F
•
•Cruise Control is designed to function above 25 mph •The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been
depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine starting
QUICK TIPS


Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF

QUICK TIPS
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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CENTER PANEL
AVN \fAudio/Video/Navigation) System
– FM/AM/Si\fius®/M\bdia (Aux/USB/iPod®/BT Audio/My Music)
For further AVN System operation and using the app, refer to the
Car Multimedia System User’s Manual. REMINDERS:

 Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the
illustration . See your Owner’s Manual for more details.

 The registered MyUVO .com account is activated for ve years
with no charges. When it expires, go to MyUVO.com and
register for the plan of your choice



When using the voice command feature, wait for
the system BEEP before speaking the command

Prolonged use of the AVN System in ACC mode may
drain the vehicle’s battery . A warning screen may
appear periodically to remind users that the AVN
System should be operated with the engine running to
prevent battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
To adjust the Sound settings (bass, middle, treble, fader, balance)
- Select the on-screen SOUND button on the audio mode’s main
screen. To adjust, press the on-screen arrows.
MAP
UVO
SEEK
TRACK
RADIO
MEDIA
NAVI
PHONE
INFO
SETUP
POWER
VOL TUNE
FILEPUSH
VOICE MAP
Press to Power ON/OFF.
Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter UVO eServices mode
Press to select FM/AM
Sirius
® Modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius
®
Stations/Media tracks/files Press to display the Map screen for
the current position / VOICE mode
Press to display the Destination menu screen
Press to enter PHONE mode
Press to display the SE TUP mode Press to display INFO mode
Press to change Radio/Sirius
®
Stations/Media tracks/files
Press to select previous/next Radio/
Sirius
® stations/ Media tracks/ files.
Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
To use UVO EV Services:
1. Register through your AVN System or at MyUVO. com account
2. On the AVN System screen, verify the vehicle by pressing the UVO button
A and press the on-screen ACTIVATE button
3. Select the EXISTING ACCOUNT TAB and enter your email address and password from your MyUVO. com account
4. Then press the on-screen SUBMIT button to complete verication
5. On your Smartphone, go to an app store or marketplace to download the UVO EV Services App and log in to the app using
your MyUVO. com account credentials .
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To view these videos on
your mobile device, snap
these QR Codes or visit the
listed website.
Refer to page 2 for more
information .
EV AVN System Videos
EV Services Activation
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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

*IF EQUIPPED
See your owner’s manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule.
Warranty may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed.
Call 1-800-333-4kia (4542) for roadside assistance.
* and, if necessary, adjust, clean, replace or correct
** If equipped
* * *



C
heck and adjust level and check for leaks. Inspect regularly
Check tire pressure once a month or more. Transfer case oil and rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
1 When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.2 When replacing coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
© 2014 Kia Motors America, Inc. All rights reserved. Part Number: UE150-PS-004
INTERVAL MAINTENANCE CHART
7,500 miles A
15,000 milesA
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
A
37,500 milesB
45,000 milesA
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
A
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
A
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
A
97,500 miles
105,000 miles
A
112,500 miles B
120,000 miles AC
3,750 miles — At every 3,750 miles or 6 months, rotate tires, check tire pressure and tread wear.
A Inspect * — Brake lines, hoses and connections, disc brakes and pads, brake pedal and operation, brake fluid, steering gear rack, linkage and boots,
suspension mounting bolts and ball joints, drive shaft and boots, air conditioning compressor, air conditioning refrigerant /performance, cooling
system
1, 12V battery condition
Replace — Climate control air filter
B
Inspect * — Reduction gear oilC
Replace — Engine coolant2
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
When your vehicle requires service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia
replacement parts, and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Kia dealer.
Soul EV Features & Functions Guide