2017 KIA SOUL start stop button

Features of your vehicle
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Rear seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm
the rear outboard seats during cold
weather. With the ignition switch in
the ON position, push either of the
switches to warm rear seats.
During mild weather or under condi-
tions where the operation of the seat
warmer is not needed, keep the
switches in the “OFF” position. When pressing the switch for more
than 1.5 seconds with the seat
warmer operating, the seat warmer
will turn OFF.
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the engine
start/stop button (the ignition switch)
is turned on.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the
ON position, the heating system in
the seat turns off or on automatically
depending on the seat temperature.
CAUTION- Seat damage
When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solventsuch as paint thinner, ben-zene, alcohol and gasoline.Doing so may damage the airventilation seat.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the seat. Thosethings may damage the airventilation seat.
Be careful not to spill liquid such as water or beverages onthe seat. If you spill some liq-uid, wipe the seat with a drytowel. Before using the airventilation seat, dry the seatcompletely.
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OFF → HIGH ( ) →LOW ( )

Audio system
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Siri
✽
✽NOTICE - Using Siri
• If you want to use Siri, you have to
connect your iOS device to multi-
media system through Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology. (Please
check whether your iOS device
supports Siri and turning Siri On)
• If the iOS version is changed, the functions and response may be dif-
ferent according to the iOS device
and the latest version.
• Siri automatically stops in the fol- lowing events.
1) Outgoing and incoming phone calls.
2) Media (USB, etc.) is connected. (Siri mode is maintained when
iPod®s are connected)
3) Rear camera is activated (option).
4) Vehicle is started or engine is turned off.
5) Screen transition buttons, such as RADIO or MEDIA, are
selected. (Continued)(Continued)
6) When a pop-up message is dis- played on the screen due to
accidental execution of Siri.
• The microphone is located above the driver’s seat. To ensure proper
Siri, state your voice while main-
taining proper driving posture.
Starting Siri
Press the [VOICE] button on the
steering wheel remote control to
start Siri and see the screen.
(1) Speak: Re-start Siri.
(2) Exit: End Siri.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Functions and feedbacks from
voice commands via Siri are exe-
cuted in the iOS device.
• The Audio system only supports “Phone” related functions, other
functions will be performed in
your iOS device.

Audio system
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Siri
✽
✽NOTICE - Using Siri
• If you want to use Siri, you have to
connect your iOS device to multi-
media system through Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology. (Please
check whether your iOS device
supports Siri and turning Siri On)
• If the iOS version is changed, the functions and response may be dif-
ferent according to the iOS device
and the latest version.
• Siri automatically stops in the fol- lowing events.
1) Outgoing and incoming phone calls.
2) Media (USB, etc.) is connected. (Siri mode is maintained when
iPod
®s are connected)
3) Rear camera is activated (option).
4) Vehicle is started or engine is turned off.
5) Screen transition buttons, such as RADIO or MEDIA, are
selected. (Continued)(Continued)
6) When a pop-up message is dis- played on the screen due to
accidental execution of Siri.
• The microphone is located above the driver’s seat. To ensure proper
Siri, state your voice while main-
taining proper driving posture.
Starting Siri
Press the [VOICE] button on the
steering wheel remote control to
start Siri and see the screen.
(1) Speak: Re-start Siri.
(2) Exit: End Siri.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Functions and feedbacks from
voice commands via Siri are exe-
cuted in the iOS device.
• The Audio system only supports “Phone” related functions, other
functions will be performed in
your iOS device.

Driving your vehicle
• Be sure the exhaust system does not leak. . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
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Cruise Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46
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6-47
do one of the following: . . 6-48
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48
do one of the following:. . . 6-49
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . 6-50
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) . . . . . . 6-52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55

vehicle leaves the lane, or may warn you even if the
vehicle does not leave the lane when; . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55
Blind spot detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57
LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58
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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated ENGINE
START/STOP button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the ENGINE START/STOP button
will illuminate for your convenience.
The light will go off after about 30
seconds when the door is closed.
When all entrances are closed, if you
lock the vehicle by using the trans-
mitter or the smart key, the light will
go off immediately.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
OFF
• With manual transaxle
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), stop the vehicle then press the
engine start/stop button.
• With automatic transaxle / dual clutch transmission
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. When
you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will
not change to the OFF position but to
the ACC position. 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 vehicle is still
moving, you can restart the engine
without depressing the brake pedal
by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
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Not illuminated

Driving your vehicle
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ACC(Accessory)
• With manual transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button
when the button is in the OFF posi-
tion without depressing the clutch
pedal.
• With automatic transaxle /
dual clutch transmission
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC position for more than
1 hour, the button is turned off auto-
matically to prevent battery dis-
charge.
ON
• With manual transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button
when the button is in the ACC posi-
tion without depressing the clutch
pedal.
• With automatic transaxle / dual clutch transmission
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge,
because the engine is not running.
START/RUN
• With manual transaxle
To start the engine, depress the
clutch pedal and brake pedal, then
press the engine start/stop button
with the shift lever in the N (Neutral)
position.
• With automatic transaxle / dual clutch transmission
To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the ENGINE
START/ STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position. For your safety,
start the engine with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position.
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Driving your vehicle
If you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without depress-
ing the clutch pedal for manual
transaxle vehicles or without depress-
ing the brake pedal for automatic
transaxle vehicles, the engine will not
start and the ENGINE START/STOP
button changes as follow:
OFF ➔ACC ➔ON ➔OFF or ACC
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NOTICE
If you leave the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the ACC or ON
position for a long time, the battery
will discharge.
Starting the engine with a
smart key (if equipped)
1.Carry the smart key or leave it
inside the vehicle.
2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied
3. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal
depressed while starting the engine.
Automatic transaxle / Dual
clutch transmission - 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.
4.Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while depressing the brake
pedal.
It should be started withoutdepressing the accelerator.
WARNING- Starting
vehicle
Never press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
vehicle is in motion except in an
emergency. If the engine stops
while the vehicle is in motion, this
would result in loss of directional
control and braking function,
which could cause an accident.
WARNING- Leaving the Vehicle
To avoid unexpected or sudden
vehicle movement, never leave
your vehicle if the transmission
is not locked in the P (Park) posi-
tion and the parking brake is
fully engaged. Before leaving the
driver's seat, always make sure
the shift lever is engaged in P
(Park), set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off.
CAUTION
If the driver takes foot off the clutch pedal of a manualtransaxle vehicle before theengine is fully started, theengine may not start.
Make sure to fully depress theclutch pedal and brake pedal tostart the engine.

Driving your vehicle
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Manual Transaxle
To start the vehicle, keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed, and
make sure the engine RPM is within
normal range (under 1000 rpm). After
checking, shift the transaxle shift lever
to the desired position.
Unlock the parking brake, and take
your foot off the clutch pedal. Then,
lightly depress the accelerator pedal
and slowly start the vehicle.
5.Do not wait for the engine to warm
up while the vehicle remains sta-
tionary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.) Even if the smart key is in the vehi-
cle, if it is far away from you, the
engine may not start.
When the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC position or
above, if any door is opened, the
system checks for the smart key. If
the smart key is not in the vehicle,
a message "key is not in the vehi-
cle" will appear on the LCD display.
And if all doors are closed, the
chime will sound for 5 seconds. The
indicator or warning will turn off
while the vehicle is moving. Always
have the smart key with you. Stopping manual transaxle vehicles
1. After safely parking the vehicle,
press the clutch pedal and brake
pedal at the same time.
2. While depressing the clutch pedal and brake pedal at the same time,
shift the transaxle lever to ‘N’.
CAUTION- Starter
If the engine stalls while thevehicle is in motion, do notattempt to move the shift leverto the P (Park) position. If thetraffic and road conditions per-mit, you may put the shift leverin the N (Neutral) position whilethe vehicle is still moving andpress the ENGINE START/STOPbutton in an attempt to restartthe engine.