2018 KIA SOUL roof

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Automatic reversal
If an object or part of the body is
detected while the sunroof is closing
automatically, it will reverse the direc-
tion, and then stop.
The auto reverse function does not
work if a tiny obstacle is between the
sliding glass and the sunroof sash.
You should always check that all pas-
sengers and objects are away from
the sunroof before closing it.
Objects less than 0.16 inch (4 mm) in
diameter caught between the sunroof
glass and the front window channel
may not be detected by the automat-
ic reverse window and the window will
not stop and reverse direction.
Tilting the sunroof
When the sunshade is closed
Push the sunroof control lever
upward, the sunshade will slide
halfway open then the sunroof glass
will tilt.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.
When the sunshade is opened
Push the sunroof control lever
upward, the sunroof glass will tilt.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.
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WARNING- Sunroof
Operation
When closing the sunroof, make
sure there are no body parts in
the movement range of the slid-
ing roof. Parts of the body could
become trapped or crushed.
WARNING- Sunroof
Be careful that no head, hands and body parts are obstructed
by a closing sunroof.
Do not extend the face, neck, arms or body outside the sun-
roof while driving.

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Sunshade
To open the sunshade
Pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 1st detent position.
To close the sunshade when thesunroof glass is closed
Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward or pull it down to the 1st detent
position.
To stop the sliding at any point, press
the sunshade control switch momen-
tarily.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Only the front glass of the panora-
ma sunroof opens and closes.
Closing the sunroof
To close the sunroof glass with
the sunshade
Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward or downward to the 2nd detent
position. The sunroof glass and sun-
shade will close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.
To close the sunroof glass only
Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward or downward to the 1st detent
position. The sunroof glass will close
automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Wrinkles formed on the sunshade as
material characteristic are normal.
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CAUTION- Sunroof motor
damage
If you try to open the sunroofwhen the temperature is belowfreezing or when the sunroof iscovered with snow or ice, theglass or the motor could bedamaged.
CAUTION
Periodically remove any dirt thatmay accumulate on the guiderail to prevent damage to thesunroof.

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Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, you must
reset your sunroof system as follows:
1.Start the engine.
2.Close the sunshade and sunroof
completely if opened.
3.Release the sunroof control lever.
4.Push the sunroof control lever for- ward in the direction of close
v(about 10 seconds) until the sun-
shade slightly moves. Then,
release the lever.
5.Push the sunroof control lever for- ward in the direction of close, until
the sunroof operates as follows
again:
Sunshade Open → Glass Tilt Open
→ Glass Slide Open → Glass Slide
Close →Sunshade Close
Then, release the lever.
When this is complete, the sunroof
system has been reset.CAUTION- Automatic sunroof shade
Do not pull or push the sun- shade by hand as such actionmay damage the sunshade orcause it to malfunction.
Close the sunroof when driv- ing in dusty environments.Dust may cause a malfunctionof the vehicle system.
CAUTION
If the sunroof is not reset whenthe vehicle battery is discon-nected or discharged, or relatedfuse is blown, the sunroof mayoperate improperly.

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Features of your vehicle
Liftgate Open
It means that the liftgate is open.
Sunroof Open (if equipped)
The warning message illuminatesif you turn off the engine when the
sunroof is open.
Turn on "FUSE SWITCH"
(if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if the fuse switch on the fuse box is
OFF.
The “FUSE” and “on” warning mes- sages are displayed alternately.
(for Type A cluster)
It means that you should turn the fuse switch on.
❈ For more details, refer to “Fuses” in
chapter 8.
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Features of your vehicle
Door Ajar Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When a door is not closed securely.
Liftgate Open WarningLight
This warning light illuminates:
When the liftgate is not closed
securely.
Sunroof Open WarningLight (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When the sunroof is not closed
securely.
Fuel cap open warningindicator (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel filler cap is not tight- en securely.
Always make sure that the fuel
filler cap is tight.
Forward collision
warning (FCW) systemOFF/warning indicator (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When you deactivate this system in the User settings mode in LCD
display.
If this indicator illuminates with warning message in LCD display,
there is a malfunction with the
Forward collision warning system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Sunroof inside air recirculation
(if equipped)
If the sunroof opens while the heater
or Air Conditioning system operates,
the outside (fresh) air will be selected
automatically for ventilating the car.
Then, if you select the recirculated air
position, the outside (fresh) air will be
selected automatically after 3 minutes.
If you close the sunroof, the intake
mode will be changed to the previous
selected mode.
Fan speed control
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for fan operation.
The fan speed knob allows you to
control the fan speed of the air flow
from the ventilation system. To
change the fan speed, turn the knob
to the right for higher speed, or left
for lower speed.
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WARNING- Recirculated air
Continuous use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible while driving.WARNING- Reduced visi- bilty
Continued use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position may allow
humidity to increase inside the
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.
WARNING- Sleeping with AC on
Do not sleep in a vehicle with
the air conditioning or heating
system on as this may cause
serious harm or death due to a
drop in the oxygen level and/or
body temperature.

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Features of your vehicle
Sunroof inside air recirculation(if equipped)
If the sunroof opens while the heater
or Air Conditioning system operates,
the outside (fresh) air will be select-
ed automatically for ventilating the
car. Then, if you select the recirculat-
ed air position, the outside (fresh) air
will be selected automatically after 3
minutes.
If you close the sunroof, the intake
mode will be changed to the previous
selected mode.
WARNING- Recirculated air
Continuous use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible while driving.WARNING- Reduced visi- bility
Continued climate control sys-
tem operation in the recirculat-
ed air position may allow
humidity to increase inside
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.
WARNING- Sleeping with AC on
Do not sleep in a vehicle with
the air conditioning or heating
system on as this may cause
serious harm or death due to a
drop in the oxygen level and/or
body temperature.

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Features of your vehicle
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Roof rack (if equipped)
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
We recommend to obtain the cross-
bars and fixing components needed
to install the roof rack on your vehicle
from an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• The crossbars (if equipped) should
be placed in the proper load carry-
ing positions prior to placing items
onto the roof rack.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, be sure not to position
cargo onto the roof rack in such a
way that it
could interfere with sun-
roof operation.
• When the roof rack is not being used to carry cargo, the crossbars
may need to be repositioned if wind
noise is detected.
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CAUTION - Loading Roof
Rack
When carrying cargo on the
roof rack, take the necessaryprecautions to make sure thecargo does not damage theroof of the vehicle.
When carrying large objects on the roof rack, make surethey do not exceed the overallroof length or width.
When you are carrying cargo on the roof rack, do not operatethe sunroof (if equipped). Thiscan damage the sunroof.
WARNING- Driving with
roof load
Always drive slow and turn cor-
ners carefully when carrying
items on the roof rack. The vehi-
cle's center of gravity will be
higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack.