2015 KIA SOUL Owners Manual

Features of your vehicle
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SiriusXM™ service requires a subscription, sold
separately, after 3-month trial included with vehicle
purchase. If you decide to continue your
SiriusXM™ service at the end of your trial sub-
scription, the plan you choose will automatically
renew and bill at then-current rates until you call us
at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer
Agreement for complete terms at
www
.siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes apply. All
fees and programming are subject to change.
Sirius satellite service is available only to those at
least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA, D.C.,
and PR (with coverage limitations). Our Internet
radio service is available throughout our satellite
service area and in AK and HI. Certain channels are
not available on our Internet radio service or on
mobile devices. SiriusXM Traffic available in select
markets. See siriusxm.com/traffic for more informa-
tion. © 2013 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all
related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius
XM Radio Inc. iPod
®is a registered trademark of
Apple Inc. iPod®mobile digital device sold sepa-
rately. The
Bluetooth®word mark and logos are reg-
istered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Kia is under license.
A
Bluetooth®enabled cell phone is required to use
Bluetooth®wireless technology. All rights
reserved.

Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
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Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
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Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
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Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
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Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
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Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
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Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
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control on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39\
do one of the following . . . 5-40
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
do one of the following . . . 5-41
Active ECO system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
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ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
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Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
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Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
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system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 5-57
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Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58 Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
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Vehicle weight glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
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Driving your vehicle
Be sure the exhaust system
does not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change
in the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the
underneath side of the vehicle, have
the exhaust system checked as soon
as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING- Engineexhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in a
enclosed area for a prolonged
time. Exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING- Open tailgate
Do not drive with the tailgate
open. Poisonous exhaust gases
can enter the passenger com-
partment If you must drive with
the tailgate open proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at
"Floor" or "Face" and the fan
at the highest speed.CALIFORNIA PROPO-
SITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide vari-
ety of automobile components
and parts, including compo-
nents found in the interior fur-
nishings in a vehicle, contain or
emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and repro-
ductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain or emit chem-
icals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.

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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol, that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle
WARNING- Check sur-roundings
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
putting a vehicle into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse).
WARNING- Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop
the vehicle with the engine on,
be careful not to depress the
accelerator pedal for a long
period of time. It may overheat
the engine or exhaust system
and cause fire.WARNING- Loose objects
Securely store items in your
vehicle. When you make a sud-
den stop or turn the steering
wheel rapidly, loose objects
may drop on the floor and it
could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident.WARNING- Driving while intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influ-
ence of drugs is as dangerous
as or more dangerous than driv-
ing drunk.

Driving your vehicle
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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off immediately when the
ignition switch is turned on. It will
also go off after about 30 seconds
when the door is closed.
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft (if equipped). The igni-
tion key can be removed only in the
LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position and turn
the key toward the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position,
turn the key while turning the steer-
ing wheel right and left to release the
tension.
KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)
OPS053001
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ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON ifthe engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position. The anti-theft steering column lock (if
equipped) is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the dri-
ver’s seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in 1st gear for the
manual transaxle or P (Park) for
automatic transaxle, set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these pre-
cautions are not taken.
Starting the engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal
depressed while turning the igni-
tion switch to the start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.WARNING- Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle
is moving. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
WARNING- Proper footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels,
ski boots,etc.) may interfere
with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedal.