2016 KIA SOUL Features and Functions Guide

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User Settings Mode*Service Mode*
To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument
Cluster Modes, press the Mode/Select button A when
the vehicle is at a standstill and with the ENGINE
START/ STOP button in the ON position and select
User Settings

You can navigate the selections on the display by
pressing the Move/Reset button
B, and then selecting
the item by pressing the Mode/Select button A
Door:
• Auto Door Lock & Unlock*

• Two Press Unlock*

• Horn Feedback*
Lamp:
• One-Touch Turn Lamp*

• Headlamp Delay*
Settings:
• Language

• Temperature Unit

• AVG Fuel Economy Reset

• Welcome Sound
Service Interval:
• ON/OFF

• Set mileage/months To enter Service Mode, press the Mode/Select
button
A, scroll to Service Mode by pressing Move/Reset
button B Then press the Mode/Select button A to enter
System will display number of miles remaining until next
service is due, and type of service
When service is required, the following will be displayed:
Service Required
To reset the Service Mode system, press and hold the Move/
Reset button
B for more than 1 second
To turn Service In OFF, go to User Settings
Service Interval Setting
To set the service interval when in
User Settings mode:
• Press the Move/Reset button
B and scroll to Service
Interval Press the Mode/
Select button
A to enter

• Press the Move/Reset button
B and toggle to ON, then
press the Move/Select button
A Then press the Move/
Reset button B to scroll and
select the desired miles or
months for your next service

• Press the Mode/Select button
A to enter
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A
B
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel)
(Instrument cluster LCD screen shown)


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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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Active ECO System*
For more information on the Active ECO System, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact
your local dealership.
Active ECO helps improve fuel economy by controlling several vehicle
components When activated, it optimizes drivetrain operations such as
engine power and transmission to help improve fuel economy
To turn ON, press the Active ECO button
A The green ECO indicator
light B in the instrument cluster will illuminate, indicating that Active
ECO is operating
The Active ECO System will remain on even when the ignition is cycled
To turn Active ECO OFF, press the button
A again
(Type B cluster)
B
OFF
REAR
P ASSE NGE R
A IR BA Gactive
ECO
(Button located on Center Panel)
A


To help improve your fuel efficiency:

• Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate
• Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure
•Be sure the wheels are properly aligned
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Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS)*
The FCWS helps to alert the driver when rapidly approaching a vehicle that is slowing down, braking or stopped A warning message will
appear on the LCD screen and a chime will sound The FCWS will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 25 mph
To turn the FCWS off, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes*
REMINDERS:

•The FCWS will be activated by default when the ignition is cycled ON, even when previous setting to OFF

•The FCWS will not operate when the vehicle is traveling more than approximately 50 mph
The Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution.
FCWS may not always alert the driver when the vehicle is approaching another vehicle.
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Instrument Panel Dimmer ISG (Idle, Stop, Go) System*
The ISG system helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically
shutting down the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill

With the ISG System ON and the vehicle at a standstill, the engine
will stop and the green AUTO STOP indicator
on the instrument
cluster will illuminate and the message Auto Stop will appear in the
LCD screen*
When ISG mode is ON, the engine will restart when the brake pedal
is released or the shift lever is moved to the R (Reverse) position or to
Sport mode When engine restarts, the green AUTO STOP indicator
on the instrument cluster will turn off
To deactivate the ISG System, press the ISG OFF button
B If you
press again, the system will be activated
The ISG system will operate under the following conditions:
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened

• The driver’s door and engine hood are closed

• The brake vacuum pressure is adequate

• The battery is sufficiently charged

• The outside temperature is more than 28 4°F (-2°C)

• The outside temperature is under 89 6°F (32°C)

• The engine coolant temperature is not low

REMINDERS:

•ISG System is ON by default at vehicle start up

•Under certain conditions, the engine will restart automatically

• If the AUTO STOP indicator is illuminating yellow, please contact
an authorized Kia dealer
With parking lights / headlights ON, press
switch A + or – to adjust display brightness
of the instrument panel illumination
REMINDERS:
• Door Mood Lamp is a fixed brightness and cannot be
adjusted (not to be confused with Advanced Mood
Lighting Speaker)
• The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness
on the audio/navigation system* screens; use the SETUP
modes to adjust brightness on the screen
For more information on the ISG
System, please refer to your
Owner’s Manual or contact your
local dealership.
A
B
(Buttons located on left side of Driver’s Panel)


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DRIVER'S PANEL

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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
A to turn ESC OFF/ON
REMINDERS:

• ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle start-up When ignition is cycled, ESC will
turn ON again

• The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever
the ESC is active
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
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
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A
(Buttons located on left side of Driver’s Panel)
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your
Owner’s Manual.
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•

•The mirrors will automatically unfold when the Smart Key* is within
close proximity to the vehicle
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front Passenger’s window Auto Up/Down
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When button C is pressed, wi ndow controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Toggle switch D left or right to select mirror Then press arrows to
adjust mirror position
Toggle button
E left /right to unfold/fold the outside rearview mirrors
Toggle button
E to center to automatically fold/unfold mirrors when:

• The Smart Key Lock /Unlock buttons are pressed

• The door outside handle button is pressed
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift
is moved in to or out of the P (Park) position Refer to the
User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on
how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF
Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster
A
B
C
DE
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REMINDERS:

• To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK button on
the Smart Key

•To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position
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DRIVER'S PANEL

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Engine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine:
1 Depress the brake pedal
2 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park)
To turn the engine OFF – Press the ENGINE START/STOP button again
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key fob on your person
or inside the vehicle
REMINDERS:
• In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position
by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
• If the Smart Key fob battery is dead, hold the fob up against the Engine Start /Stop button


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ENGINESTART
STOP
AB


To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE
START/STOP button once (amber light
A )
On position
• When already in the ACC position ( amber light
A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button again (reddish-orange light B )
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button twice ( reddish-orange light
B )
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position without driving may discharge the vehicle’s battery.
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(Button located on right side of Driver’s Panel)
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To adjust the Steering Wheel, push down the lock-release
lever A and adjust to desired distance B and angle C
When finished, pull up the lock-release lever
A to lock
Steering Wheel in place
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button D 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

C
B
A
D


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 TIP
(Buttons located on left side of Driver’s Panel)
It may be helpful to pull/push bottom of Steering Wheel towards/away
from you to adjust desired distance
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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Headlights & High BeamsTurn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:

• Rotate switch to change the Headlight function

• Push lever to turn High Beams ON

• Pull lever to flash Headlights / High Beams
AUTO Light* function — When the light switch is in the AUTO light
position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically,
depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle To operate:

• Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal

• Rotate lever ring to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving the Turn Signal
Lever up/down slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing The lane
change signal will blink 3 times
To change how many times the Lane Change Signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User
Settings Mode* in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes ( Type B cluster)
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
AUTO*Automatic Headlights position
Headlight position
Parking Light position
OFF OFF position
O ne -Touch
Lane Change Signal
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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