2021 KIA SOUL Features and Functions Guide

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CENTER PANEL
CENTER PANEL
Fan Speed Control knobOutside Airbutton
Recirculated Air button
Mode Selection knobRear Defroster button
Temp e r a t u r e Control knob
Air Conditioning ON/OFF button
Face-Level
Face/Floor-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
Defrost-Level
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press
the Mode selection buttons:
REMINDERS:
• Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibility
• Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)

Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
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•Defrost Mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent •MA X A /C Mode automatically engages Recirculated Air •Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
QUICK TIPS
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1. Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2. Set Temperature to Hot
3. Rotate knob to the Front Defroster mode
Defog Inside Windshield:
1. Set Fan Speed to desired position
2. Set desired Temperature
3. Rotate knob to the desired Front Defrost mode
Manual Climate Control*
AC
A/C0 1
2
3
4
REAR

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CENTER PANEL
CENTER PANEL
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)*
Some Kia vehicles are equipped with Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT ) for both automatic and manual transmissions.
The following are unique driving tips of the Dual Clutch Transmission:
• To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park position.
If the vehicle is held stationary by applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
• Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and transmission
• A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration maneuvers
If the clutch is overheating an amber-colored warning light will be displayed on the instrument cluster. Should this condition occur,
pull over and place the vehicle in Park and idle the engine.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information on DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information.
Sportmatic® Shifting Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website.
Refer to the inside cover for more information.
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QR CODE
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•Press brake pedal and depress release button to move gear shift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear •Manual Mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
QUICK TIPS
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–]: Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode:
To enter Manual mode, move shift lever from D to left gate A
To shift while in Manual mode, move shift lever up [+] to
upshift or down [–] to downshift.
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting*†2 0
A

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CENTER PANEL
CENTER PANEL
Manual Gear Shift*
Starting the Engine
1. Pull up to apply Parking Brake A
2. Fully depress Clutch and Brake Pedals
to floor B
3. Shift into Neutral C
4. Turn Ignition to START
Shifting into Reverse
1. Fully depress Clutch and Brake Pedals to
floor B
2. Shift into Neutral C
3. Press Gearshift Button D
4. Shift into Reverse E
When shifting into gears 1-6, the Shift Lever can be moved without pulling the Shift Lever Ring.
QUICK TIP
DE
BA
C
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel†2 3
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push down the lock-release lever B and
adjust to the desired angle C and distance D.
When finished, pull up the lock-release lever B to lock Steering Wheel
in place.
It may be helpful to pull/push bottom of the steering wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance prior to adjusting the angle.
QUICK TIPS
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D
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off. The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
(Button located to the right of gearshift)
Heated Steering Wheel*
Press button A to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater while the
Engine Start /Stop Button is in the ON position. The steering wheel
heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is
pressed again to deactivate.

If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of the steering wheel heater being turned on, the system will automatically be set ON again.
QUICK TIP
A
C
B
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
AUTOAutomatic Headlights / High Beam Assist (HBA)* position
Headlight position
Parking Light position
OFFOFF position
OFF
OFF
Headlights & High Beams
To operate:
•Rotate lever switch to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights / High Beams
AUTO Light position – 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.
High Beam Assist (HBA)* – High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust
the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light
detected from other vehicles and road conditions.
To enable HBA, toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and turn on the
high beams by pushing the lever away from you. The High Beam Assist indicator
will illuminate.
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left
Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch up/down to turn Fog Lights
ON/OFF
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly
pressing the Turn Signal Lever up/down slightly up or down
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.
REMINDERS:
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
•
If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously. If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
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When the warning pop-up illuminates on the instrument cluster, the HBA is not working properly. See an authorized Kia dealer for service
•
High Beam Assist does not operate below certain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions. Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquette when operating a vehicle using the high beams
OFF
OFF
O ne -Touch Lane Change Signal
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary. Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may vary on actual vehicle.
SCC is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Smart Cruise Control Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website.
Refer to the inside cover for more information.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
The distance settings are approximations and may vary depending vehicle speed at the time. See owner’s manual for more information
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)*† 6 , 21
Smart Cruise Control is designed to maintain a predetermined distance
from vehicles it detects detected ahead by automatically adjusting
the driving speed as needed. When traffic is detected, the vehicle will
automatically slow to maintain a set distance behind traffic without
depressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
To set/adjust the SCC speed:
•Push the Driving Assist button A to turn system ON. The
CRUISE indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster
•Press the SET- button B to set the speed. Press the RES+/SET-
button B up/down to increase/decrease the set speed
To set the vehicle distance: Press the Vehicle Distance button C on the steering wheel.
The images on the LCD screen D in the Instrument Cluster will change when scrolling through
the settings. Each time the button is pressed, the vehicle distance changes E.
To cancel SCC operation: Press the CANCEL button F or press the brake pedal.
To turn SCC OFF: Press the Driving Assist button A. The CRUISE indicator on the instrument cluster will turn OFF.
To adjust the sensitivity of SCC: Press the mode button on the Steering Wheel G. With the OK button H,
select Drive Assistance, then SCC Response. Then select Fast, Normal or Slow.
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•To change the Cruise Control mode from SCC to standard Cruise Control, press and hold button A. Repeat to switch modes again (SCC must not be activated to change modes)
•For the SCC System to operate, the vehicle must be traveling at a minimum speed of 5 mph
•When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle detected in front. It may bring the vehicle to a complete stop if necessary. If the vehicle stops for more than 3 seconds, the system will disable
QUICK TIPSREMINDERS:
•SCC only operates at speeds above 6 mph
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SCC is activated when ignition is turned on. Speed will need to be reset when ignition is cycled ON
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In standard Cruise Control, the driver needs to manually assess the distance from other vehicles as the system will not apply brakes to slow down automatically in order to turn SCC ON/OFF
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SCC is also canceled when the driver’s door is opened, gear shift is changed out of D (Drive) and various other conditions. See Owner’s Manual for other conditions
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If the SCC system is left on, it can be activated inadvertently. Keep the system off when not in use to avoid setting a speed which the driver is not aware of
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(Buttons located on right side on Steering Wheel)
A
CE
F
H
G
B
D

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M I S T: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
I N T: Intermittent wipe
LO: Slow wipe
HI: Fast wipe
HI
LO
OFF
I N T
HI: Continuous wipe
LO: Intermittent wipe
OFF: Wiper off
Rear Wiper & Washer*
To operate:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to
change Wiper modes
•Push lever to spray and wipe
On Rear Wipers, intermittent wipe function is not adjustable.
QUICK TIP
HI
LO
OFF
I N T
Windshield Wipers & Washers

•Moving lever to HI increases intermittent wipe frequency and wipe speed
•Moving lever to LO decreases frequency of wipes
•Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
QUICK TIPS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
To operate:
• Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
• Press button E to adjust intermittent wipe
• Pull lever to spray and wipe
Cruise Control (CC)*†21
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
A Driving Assist button: Press to turn the Cruise Control on/off
B RES+: Press to resume preset speed or increase Cruising Speed
C SET–: Press to set or decrease Cruising Speed
D CANCEL button: To cancel Cruise Control, do one of the following:
•Press the brake pedal
•Press the CANCEL button
SCC sys
•Cruise Control is designed to function above 25 mph
•Cruise Control will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine starting
QUICK TIPS
REMINDER: Standard Cruise Control is a part of Smart Cruise Control and can be set as the operating mode. To switch from SCC to Standard Cruise Control, press and hold the Driving Assist button (SCC must not be activated to change modes). Repeat to switch back to SCC mode.
A
B
C
D
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AUDIOSYSTEMS
A Volume buttons: Press / to
raise/lower speaker volume
Mute audio: To mute the audio
system, hold the button
B Talk button: Press to activate
voice recognition*; press and hold
to exit voice recognition*
C Receive/Place Call button*:
Press to receive/place calls. If no
phone is paired, press button to
pair a phone
D End Call button: Press to end
a call, reject an incoming call or
cancel a function
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustration.
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to kia.com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA.
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.

•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
• Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phone book entries
•Because of differences in phone quality, service providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionality may differ from one phone to another
QUICK TIPS
REMINDER: Microphone is located in the overhead console
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to
the audio system’s user’s guide, your vehicle’s
Quick Start Guide or the Car Multimedia System
User’s Manual.
How to Place a Call
When using the voice command* feature,
wait for the system BEEP before speaking the
command.
There are two options for placing a call:
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the call
history screen)
•Option 2*: Press the Talk button B. Then say the command “Call
{name}” or Dial {number} followed by contact name or number
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phone book download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests.
QUICK TIP
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology† 5 , 21
(Buttons located on left side on Steering Wheel)
Voice Recognition Tips Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website.
Refer to the inside cover for more information.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
A
C
D
B