2015 KIA Soul EV key

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Driving your vehicle
Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high qual-
ity ethylene glycol coolant in the cool-
ing system. It is the only type of coolant
that should be used because it helps
prevent corrosion in the cooling sys-
tem, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace
or replenish your coolant in accor-
dance with the maintenance schedule
in section 7. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freez-
ing point is sufficient for the tempera-
tures anticipated during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the
battery and cables as described in
section 7. The level of charge in your
battery can be checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer or a service station.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use coolant or
other types of anti-freeze as these
may damage the paint finish.

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Maintenance
3. Pull the suspected fuse straightout. Use the fuse puller provided
on the motor compartment fuse
panel cover.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in themotor compartment fuse panel.
5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuityou may not need for operating thevehicle, such as the power outletfuse.
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the
fuses are OK, check the fuse panel
in the motor compartment. If a fuse is
blown, it must be replaced.
Fuse switch
Always, put the fuse switch at the ON
position.
If you move the switch to the OFF
position, some items such as audio
and digital clock must be reset and
transmitter (or smart key) may not
work properly.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If you need to park your vehicle for
prolonged periods more than 1
month, move the transportation fuse
switch to the OFF position to pre-
vent the battery being discharged.
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Maintenance
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Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)
Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Protected
POWER OUTLET 2 20A Front Power Outlet
ACC 10A BCM, Mood Lamp Module, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Smart Key Control Module, Power Outside Mirror
Switch, E/R Junction Block (Power Outlet Relay)
POWER OUTLET 1 20A Rear Power Outlet DRL 10A BCM
MODULE 6 7.5A Front Seat Warmer Module, Driver Air Ventilation Seat Control Module
WIPER FRT 1 25A E/R Junction Block (Front Wiper Low Relay) WIPER RR 15A Rear Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch
MODULE 5 7.5A BCM, Smart Key Control Module
WIPER FRT 2 10A BCM, Multifunction Switch, PCB Block (Front Wiper High Relay) HTD STRG 15A Clock Spring (Steering Wheel Heated) A/CON 7.5A A/C Control Module, Heater Assembly (Cluster Ionizer)
HTD MIRR 10A A/C Control Module, Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, Rear Defogger
TAIL GATE OPEN 15A Tail Gate Open Relay S/HEATER FRT 25A Front Seat Warmer Module, Driver Air Ventilation Seat Control Module DR LOCK 20A Door Lock Relay, Door Unlock Relay, Two Turn Unlock Relay
A/BAG IND 7.5A Instrument Cluster AIR BAG 15A SRS Control Module
MODULE 4 10A Electro Chromic Mirror, Front Seat Warmer Module, Driver Air Ventilation Seat Control Module
STOP LAMP 15A Stop Signal Electronic Module MODULE 7 10A Sport Mode Switch, ICM Relay Box
P/WINDOW RH 25A Power Window RH Relay P/WINDOW LH 25A Power Window LH Relay, Driver Safety Power Window Module

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Maintenance
Fuse Name Fuse ratingCircuit Protected
MODULE 1 10A BCM IBAU 10A Integrated Brake Actuation Unit
MODULE 2 10A Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, Crash Pad Switch, Center Fascia Switch, Electronic Parking Brake
Module, Stop Lamp Switch, Rear Parking Assist Sensor RH/LH (IN/OUT), Front Parking Assit Sensor
LH/RH (OUT/IN)
MODULE 3 10A ATM Lever Indicator, Multipurpose Check Connector, PCB Block (IG3 #4 Relay) PDM 3 7.5A Smart Key Control Module
IOD 2 15A A/V & Navigation Head Unit
IOD 3 7.5A ICM Relay Box (Outside Mirror Folding Relay, Outside Mirror Unfolding Relay)
CLUSTER 10A Instrument Cluster IG1 15A EPCU
IOD 4 7.5A Instrument Cluster, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, Data Link Connector, Multipurpose Check Connector,
A/C Control Module, BCM
MDPS 7.5A MDPS Unit
START 7.5A Transaxle Range Switch
IOD 1 7.5A Overhead Console Lamp, Vanity Lamp LH/RH, Room Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Luggage Lamp
PDM 2 7.5A Smart Key Control Module
PDM 1 20A Smart Key Control Module
BRAKE SWITCH 10A Smart Key Control Module, Stop Lamp Switch

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1. With the smart key, sit in the dri-ver's seat.
2. Fasten the safety belt before start- ing the vehicle.
3. Make sure to engage the parking brake for your safety.
4. Turn OFF all electrical devices. 5. Make sure the accelerator and
brake pedal have clearance with
your right foot.
6. Make sure to press and hold the brake pedal.
7. While pressing the brake pedal, place the shift lever in P (Park).
Vehicle only starts when the shift lever is placed in P (Park).
8. Press and hold the brake while pressing the POWER button.
9. When (indicator lamp) is ON,you can drive the vehicle.
When (indicator lamp) is OFF,
you cannot drive the vehicle. Start
the vehicle again.
10.Press and hold the brake pedal and place the shift lever in the
desired position.
How to Start the Vehicle
DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
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Index
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Rear camera display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Reduction gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Reduction gear operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
3-12 Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . 3-2 Front seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-4 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Loss of the smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Smart key immobilizer system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Driving in flooded areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Highway driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Reducing the risk of a rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 Electric power steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
FLEX STEER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-26
Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106 Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107
Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-15 Closing the tailgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Emergency tailgate safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
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