2015 KIA SOUL hood release

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Inside door handle ................................4-18
2. Power window switch ............................4-24
3. Power window lock button .....................4-28
4. Central door lock switch ........................4-19
5. Outside rearview mirror control.............4-48
6. Outside rearview mirror folding .............4-49
7. Fuel filler lid open lever .........................4-31
8. Instrument panel illumination controlswitch ...................................................4-51
9. Steering wheel heater On/Off button ....4-42
10. Idle Stop and Go (ISG) OFF button ....5-44
11. ESC Off button ....................................5-29
12. Speaker lighting ...............................4-146
13. Steering wheel ....................................4-40
14. Tilt and telescopic steering control lever.....................................................4-41
15. Inner panel fuse panel ........................7-62
16. Hood release lever ..............................4-29
17. Seat .......................................................3-2
18. Transaxle shift lever ...................5-14, 5-17
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Features of your vehicle
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Record your key number
The key code num-
ber is stamped on
the key code tag
attached to the key
set. Should you
lose your keys, this number will
enable an authorized Kia dealer to
duplicate the keys easily. Remove
the key code tag and store it in a safe
place. Also, record the key code
number and keep it in a safe and
handy place, but not in the vehicle.
Smart key function
To remove the mechanical key, press
and hold the release button(1) and
remove the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put
the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard.
With a smart key, you can lock or
unlock a door (and Tailgate) and start
the engine.
Refer to the following for more details.
Door Lock
Using the door handle button
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Close all doors, engine hood and tailgate.
3. Press the button of the outside door handle.
4. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once.
5. Make sure that doors are locked by pulling the outside door handle.
SMART KEY
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Features of your vehicle
Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatchthe hood. The hood should pop
open slightly.
Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P (Park) position for
automatic transaxle and to the 1st
(First) gear or R (Reverse) for manu-
al transaxle, and setting the parking
brake. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, pull the second-
ary latch (1) inside of the hood
center and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will completely rise by itself after it has been
raised about halfway.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check thefollowing:
partment must be correctly
installed.
2. Lower the hood halfway and push down to securely lock in place.
HOOD
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