2023 KIA SOUL lock

OTHER KEY FEATURES
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SEATING
Folding Rear Seats†1 2
To Fold:
1 Adjust the Front Seatback to the upright position and/or slide the Front Seat forward
2 Insert the rear seat belt buckle into the pocket* between the Rear Seatback and Seat Cushion D Insert the rear seat belt strap into the guide on the side panel next to the Seatback
3 Lower the Rear Headrests to the lowest position
4 Pull on the Rear Seatback folding lever E, then fold the seat towards the front
REMINDER: When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it has locked into position by pushing on the top of the seatback
To Unfold:
1 Lift and pull the Seatback backward by pulling on the folding lever E Pull the Seatback firmly until it clicks and is locked into place
2 Return the rear seat belt to the proper position
Unfastening Center Seat Belt
1 If Seat Belt is buckled, press the release button on the buckle
2 To retract the 2nd-Row Center Seatbelt A into the headliner, press the “release button” on the buckle by inserting the seat belt tongue plate B in the small slot on the center buckle C
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
It may be necessar y to remove the headrests and/or adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower rear seats
QUICK TIP
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Unfastening CenterSeat Belt Video
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Lock
Unlock
(Type B; Driver ’s door only)
HOLDHOLD
HOLD
Smart Key Fob:
A Press to lock All Doors; Press twice within 2 seconds to sound the horn
B Press to unlock Driver ’s Door Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
C Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate Then lift by the handle to manually open Liftgate
REMINDERS:
•The Liftgate unlocks when the Smar t Key fob is within close proximit y of the rear liftgate
•The Liftgate does not automatically open when the C but ton is pressed
D Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm To turn off Alarm, press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key
F
Remote Start Button*: Press for more than two (2) seconds within four (4) seconds after locking doors to start the vehicle Press once to turn off
REMINDER: If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button G:
•Press button once to unlock driver ’s door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
•Press again to lock all doors
Mechanical Key H:
Use to unlock/lock Driver ’s Door
1 Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical Key by pressing up into slot as shown I (Note: Repeated removal could ruin the integrity of the keyhole cover)
2 Insert Mechanical Key H and turn right to Unlock Driver ’s Door Turn twice within 4 seconds to Unlock all doors
3 Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to Lock Driver ’s Door
4 Return keyhole cover to its original position

Use to lock and unlock the glove box
Smart Key with Remote Start*
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•The Smar t Key ’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cellphone or smar tphone To help prevent this, store each device separately
•If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
•When reinser ting the mechanical key into the fob, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
QUICK TIPS
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
QR CODES
Remote Start - Smart Key
B
C
D
E
GH
I
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A

OTHER KEY FEATURES
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
HOLD
(Lever located on the driver ’s floor near door sill)
Fuel Door
Release Lever
Lift the F lever upwards to release the fuel door
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
A Press the release button to release the key
B Press to Lock All Doors
C Press to unlock Driver ’s Door Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors and Liftgate
D Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate and manually open
E Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm To turn OFF Alarm, press any button
REMINDERS:
•
The Liftgate does not automatically open when the but ton D is pressed
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The Liftgate unlocks when the Smar t Key fob is within close proximit y of the rear liftgate
•
Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options
Fuel Cap Open Warning
Indicator*
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Fuel Cap Open Warning Indicator or from illuminating
REMINDERS:
•
The Fuel Door Release Lever is located on the lower par t of the driver ’s door sill
•
It is normal operation when tightening to hear one click and then when Fuel Cap is released, it clicks back
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Double-Turn Lock / Unlock All
Turn counterclockwise once to unlock Driver ’s Door
Turn counterclockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
Turn clockwise once to Lock All Doors
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
QR CODES
Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Door Video
B
C
D
E
F
A

OTHER KEY FEATURES
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
•
The Sunvisor may impair visibilit y if not adjusted properly Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
•
Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around to or from the front or side windows
•
Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed
Sunvisors†1 6
Map/Room Lamp Operation: Push the lens A to turn the Map Lamp ON/OFF This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map lamp or personal lamp for the driver or front passenger
Door Mode: When the door button B is pressed, the Map Lamp turns ON when any door is opened
Front/Rear Room Lamps: When the room button C is pressed, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON
Automatic turn off function*: The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the Engine System Start/Stop button* is OFF
Map/Room Lamps
(Type B)
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•When doors are unlocked by the Smar t Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
•If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
•Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
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AA

50*IF EQUIPPEDSOUL FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Opening the Hood:
Located on the bottom left of the driver ’s panel, pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary Latch B inside of the Hood’s center to the left, and lift the Hood
(But ton is located underneath the Liftgate lid)
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood by pressing the front center of the Hood Then, release hood to drop into place and securely latch
REMINDERS:
•While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood
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Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat sur face, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and set ting the parking brake
•Make sure the hood is securely closed before driving
REMINDER: When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
Liftgate Release Button
With Liftgate unlocked, press the Liftgate Release button C and pull the Liftgate lid up by the handle to open
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release But ton
•The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smar t Key* is within close proximit y to the vehicle
QUICK TIPS
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Liftgate Buttons and Operation Video
QR CODE
B
C
A

SAFETY FEATURES
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SAFETY FEATURES
ODS is designed to detect the presence and position of the front
passenger and adjusts or turns off airbag deployment accordingly
Depending on the situation and type of accident, the system may:
•Deploy airbag (Adult)
•Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the airbag should not be deployed, the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” light will illuminate
REMINDER: Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the Passenger Airbag Indicator is illuminated OFF because the airbag will not deploy in the event of a crash The driver must instruct the passenger to reposition her/himself in the seat
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks
Located on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors, adjust switch A to the LOCK position to disable the inner door handles from opening the rear doors
REMINDER: Child-Protector Rear Door Lock is located on both rear passenger door jambs
OFF
AUTO
OFFSYNC
AC
PASSENGER
AIR BAGOFF
PASSENGER
AIR BAG
Occupant Detection System (ODS)†9 ,1 3 /
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF Indicator†1 3
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Latch Anchors for the Child Restraint System Video
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SAFETY FEATURES
Seat Belts†1 3
To properly fasten your seat belts:
1
Insert the belt tongue plate A into the buckle B until it clicks
2
Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS as possible C Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the shoulder portion D
Seat Belt Retractor Locks
Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder seat belts to remain unlocked during normal vehicle operation for freedom of movement and increased comfort
During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN COLLISIONS, seat belt retractors will automatically lock the belts to reduce the risk of injury
REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
The Seat Belt warning chime operates for driver ’s seat only, unless the passenger seat is also occupied (or heavy cargo also placed in passenger seat)
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