2019 KIA SOUL service

Features of your vehicle
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Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative impact on the air con-
ditioning system. Therefore, if abnor-
mal operation is found, have the sys-
tem inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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NOTICE
It is important that the correct type
and amount of oil and refrigerant is
used. Otherwise, damage to the
compressor and abnormal system
operation may occur.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your
vehicle’s air conditioning sys-
tem is under very high pressure.
If proper service procedures are
not followed an explosion may
result. To reduce the risk of seri-
ous injury or death, the air con-
ditioning system in your vehicle
should only be serviced by
trained and certified technicians.

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WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your
vehicle's air conditioning sys-
tem is under very high pres-
sure. If proper service proce-
dures are not followed an explo-
sion may result. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death,
the air conditioning system in
your vehicle should only be
serviced by trained and certi-
fied technicians.

Audio system
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NOTICE
Refrain from use if the screen is
blank or no sound can be heard as
these signs may indicate product
malfunction. Continued use in this
condition may further damage the
system.
WARNING- Antenna
Do not touch the antenna dur-
ing thunder or lightning
because such an act may cause
electric shock.
CAUTION- LCD Monitor
Do not subject the device to
severe shock or impact. Direct
pressure onto the front side of
the monitor may cause damage
to the LCD or touch screen.
CAUTION
When cleaning the device, make sure to turn off theaudio system and use a dryand smooth cloth.
Do not place beverages close to the audio system. Spillingbeverages may lead to systemmalfunction.
Never use rough materials, chemical cloths, or solvents(alcohol, benzene, thinners,etc.) as such materials maydamage the device panel orcause color/quality deteriora-tion.
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oilfrom contacting the dashboardbecause they may cause dam-age or discoloration.
CAUTION
Adjust the volume to levels that allow the driver to hearsounds from outside of thevehicle. Driving in a statewhere external sounds cannotbe heard may lead to acci-dents.
Pay attention to the volume setting when turning thedevice on. A sudden output ofextreme volume upon turningthe device on could lead tohearing impairment. (Adjustthe volume to a suitable levelsbefore turning off the device.)
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(Continued) Turn on the car engine before using this device. Do not oper-ate the audio system for longperiods of time only with theignition turned on as suchoperations may lead to batterydischarge.
In case of product malfunc- tion, please contact your placeof purchase or After Servicecenter.
Placing the audio system within an electromagneticenvironment may result innoise interference.

Audio system
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SiriusXM®Satellite Radio
information
• Satellite Radio channels: Enjoy SiriusXM Satellite Radio
with a 3-month trial subscription
to the Sirius Select package. You’ll
get over variable channels, includ-
ing commercial-free music, plus
all your favorite sports, exclusive
talk, entertainment, and a selec-
tion of premium programming.
For more information and a com-
plete list of SiriusXM channels,
visit siriusxm.com in the United
States, siriusxm.ca in Canada, or
call SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.
• Satellite Radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your
vehicle has been equipped with a
satellite radio antenna located on
the roof of your vehicle. The vehi-
cle roof provides the best location
for an unobstructed, open view of
the sky, a requirement of a satellite
radio system. Like AM/FM, there
are several factors that can affect
satellite radio reception perform-
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- Antenna obstructions: For opti-mal reception performance, keep
the antenna clear of snow and
ice build-up and keep luggage
and other material as far away
from the antenna as possible.
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio service: SiriusXM is a subscription-based
satellite radio service that broad-
casts music, sports, news and
entertainment programming to
radio receivers, which are avail-
able for installation in motor vehi-
cles or factory installed, as well as
for the home, portable and wire-
less devices, and through an Internet
connection on a personal computer.
Vehicles that are equipped with a
factory installed SiriusXM Satellite
Radio system include:
- Hardware and an introductorytrial subscription term, which
begins on the date of sale or lease
of the vehicle.
- For a small upgrade fee, access to SiriusXM music channels, and
other select channels over the
Internet using any computer con-
nected to the Internet (U.S. cus-
tomers only).
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• SiriusXM services require a sub-
scription sold separately, or as a
package, by Sirius XM Radio Inc.
If you decide to continue service
after your trial, the subscription
plan you choose will automatically
renew thereafter and you will be
charged according to your chosen
payment method at then-current
rates. Fees and taxes apply. To
cancel you must call SiriusXM at
1-866-635-2349. See SiriusXM
Customer Agreement for complete
terms at www.siriusxm.com.
SiriusXM U.S. satellite and data
services are available only in the
48 contiguous states, DC and
Puerto Rico (with coverage limita-
tions). SiriusXM satellite service is
also available in Canada; see
www.siriusxm. ca. All fees and
programming subject to change.
Sirius, XM and all related marks
and logos are trademarks of Sirius
XM Radio Inc.

Audio system
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Operation during calls
Incoming call with Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology connected ➟
Select [Accept].
(1) Display Call duration: Call duration display.
(2) Caller name: If the caller number is in your contacts, the corresponding
name is displayed.
(3) Incoming phone number: Incoming phone number is displayed.
(4) Keypad: Number keypad for Automatic Response Service input
is displayed.
(5) Private: Call is transferred to a cell phone.
(6) Outgoing Volume: Adjust outgo- ing voice volume.
(7) End: End call.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Some Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
devices may not support the
Private function.
• The outgoing voice volume may vary depending on the type of
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
device. If the outgoing voice vol-
ume is too high or low, adjust the
Microphone Outgoing Volume.
Favorites
Press the [PHONE] button on the
audio system ➟ Select [Favorites] ➟
Favorites list displayed.
(1) Favorites list: A list of paired favorites is displayed.
Connect a call when selected.
(2) Add to Favorites: Add a down- loaded phone number to favorites.
(3) Delete: Delete a saved favorites.

Driving your vehicle
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For smooth operation, depress the
brake pedal and the lock release but-ton when shifting from N (Neutral) toa forward or reverse gear.
When stopped on an incline, do not
hold the vehicle with the engine
power. Use the service brake or the
parking brake.
Transaxle ranges
The indicator in the instrument clus-
ter displays the shift lever position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park). This
position locks the transaxle and pre-
vents the drive wheels from rotating.
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehi-
cle is in motion will cause the drive
wheels to lock which will cause you
to lose control of the vehicle.CAUTION- Transaxle
To avoid damage to yourtransaxle, do not accelerate theengine in R (Reverse) or any for-ward gear position with thebrakes on. The transaxle may bedamaged if you shift into P(Park) while the vehicle is inmotion.
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)
position 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.

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Driving your vehicle
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied.- Parking in N (Neutral) gear
Follow below steps when parking
and you want the vehicle to move
when pushed.
1.After parking your vehicle, step on
the brake pedal and move the shift
lever to [P] with the ignition button in
[ON] or while the engine is running.
2.If the parking brake is applied, unlock the parking brake
3.While pressing the brake pedal, turn the ignition button [OFF].
- For smart key equipped vehicles,the ignition switch can be moved
to [OFF] only when the shift lever
is in [P].
4.Change the gear shift lever to [N] (Neutral) while pressing the brake
pedal and pushing [SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE] button or inserting,
pressing down a tool (e.g. flathead
screw-driver) into the [SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE] access hole at the same
time. Then, the vehicle will move
when external force is applied.
CAUTION- Shifting
Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransaxle if you shift into R(Reverse) while the vehicle is inmotion, except when “Rockingthe vehicle” explained in thissection.
CAUTION
With the exception of parking in neutral gear, always parkthe vehicle in [P] (Park) forsafety and engage the parkingbrake.
Before parking in [N] (Neutral) gear, first make sure the park-ing ground is level and flat. Donot park in [N] gear on anyslopes or gradients.
If parked and left in [N], thevehicle may move and causeserious damage and injury.

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Driving your vehicle
Good driving practices
Never move the gear shift leverfrom P (Park) to any other position
with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in
motion.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower
gear may not be engaged.
Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the
transaxle in P (Park) to keep the
vehicle from moving.
Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the
accelerator pedal.
Moving up a steep grade from a
standing start
To move up a steep grade from a
standing start, depress the brake
pedal, shift the shift lever to D
(Drive). Select the appropriate gear
depending on load weight and steep-
ness of the grade, and release the
parking brake. Depress the accelera-
tor gradually while releasing the
service brakes.