2023 KIA SOUL key

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RADIO
SEEK
TRACK
N AV
MAP MEDIASETUP
A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• SiriusXM® mode: Change the channel• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or titlePress and hold to do the following (over 0 8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Stations/Media tracks/files
Press to display the Map screen for the current position/VOICE mode
Press to display the Navigation menu screen
Press to display the SETUP mode
Kia Connect *†1 with Navigation*†7 – FM/AM/SiriusXM®†2/Media (USB, Bluetooth®†2 Audio)
Press knob to turn POWER On/Off Rotate knob to adjust Volume Up/Down
Sound Settings: To adjust the infotainment system sound settings, press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System or the on-screen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode Select the on-screen SOUND button, then select the menu item (Premium Sound, Position, Tone, Guidance, Radio Noise, Driver Assistance, Connected Devices) Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings
Radio Presets: To save a preset, press the star button H OFYU
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SiriusXM® Smart Favorites: In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first six favorites During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Custom Key H To program the Custom Key, press and hold the Custom Key, then select one of the available features you would like the Custom Key to open
REMINDERS: •
To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park •
Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y •
Map/software updates: To keep your map and soft ware up to date, free of charge, visit the of ficial Kia update webpage at ht tps://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for soft ware update may include an additional charge
•Volume level bet ween different audio modes: – When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc ), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio– When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up •When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smar tphone, the device’s navigation system may also be available •At any time, you can interrupt the Voice Command Feedback: Press the TALK but ton on the steering wheel •Prolonged use of the navigation system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the navigation system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge •When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
QUICK TIPS
For further Kia Connect with Navigation operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
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Kia Connect with Navigation Video
Navigation System Important Tips Video
Navigation System Updates Video
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Kia Connect may be currently unavailable for model year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
For other audio system information, see pages 27-33
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEM

CENTER PANEL
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CENTERPANEL
Multimedia USB Port A: Use the Multimedia USB Port to connect USB audio and smartphone devices
USB Charger Port B: Use the USB Charger Port on the right to
charge devices One USB Charger Port is located in the back of the center console* The Engine Start/Stop button needs to in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger Port
Power Outlets C: Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet
(Por ts and power outlets located on lower par t of Center Panel; If equipped, an additional Power Outlet is located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle)
Press the SETUP key, on the Infotainment System, then General Press the onscreen Date/Time button to enter the clock settings Then use the onscreen buttons to navigate through setup and return to exit
Digital Clock (InfotainmentSystem)*Multimedia USB Port, Power
Outlets & USB Charger Ports*
REMINDERS:
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Kia recommends that you only use USB cables made by your device’s manufacturer Third-par t y USB cables may cause damage to your device
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Using the Power Outlet (accessor y plug) for prolonged period time with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine OFF) could cause the bat ter y to discharge
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The Multimedia USB Por t A in the center panel charges slower than the USB Charger Por ts B throughout the vehicle
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
•When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Set tings screen (Kia Connect with Navigation*)
•To access manual date and time set ting, turn GPS Time OFF in the Clock Set tings (Kia Connect with Navigation*)
QUICK TIPS
•The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
•The USB data por t (Multimedia USB Por t) A is located next to the Power Outlets USB Charger Por ts do not suppor t data transfer
•The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
QUICK TIPS
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Multimedia/Charger USB Ports & Power Outlets Video
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CENTERPANEL
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Located in front of Gear Shift)
Wireless Smartphone Charging System*†1 9
Charge a Qi Certified smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the charging pad A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the ignition is on
1 Enable Wireless Smartphone Charging System in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster LCD or the Vehicle Settings* in the infotainment system, select Convenience then Wireless Charging System
2 Place a compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad B
3 The indicator light A may change to amber once the wireless charging begins
4 Once charging is complete, the amber light may change to green
•The smar tphone must be a Qi cer tified compatible phone with QI function available Some smar tphone models are not QI cer tified, which may affect the availabilit y, speed or per formance of the wireless charging
•Wireless charging must be enabled in user set tings
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If wireless charging does not work, move the smar tphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch) must be closed & the Smar t Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
QUICK TIPSREMINDERS:
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Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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This vehicle is equipped with wireless charging technology which allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging; however, device compatibilit y varies See your Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
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Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
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Charging Per formance – Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging per formance Other factors that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
•If the driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wireless Charging Video
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40 *IF EQUIPPEDSOUL FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
CENTER PANEL
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REMINDERS:
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
•Auto Hold turns off when ignition is cycled
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the parking brake
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch A Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal and then press the EPB switch A with the ignition switch in the ON position
Ensure that the indicator light is OFF
AUTO
HOLD
Auto Hold*
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even if the brake pedal is released Auto Hold can be turned ON/OFF using the AUTO HOLD switch B on the center panel Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver ’s door, engine hood and trunk must be closed, and the driver ’s seat belt must be fastened
The Auto Hold indicator has four states:
Standby (white): With vehicle in Park and at a standstill, and AUTO HOLD switch B turned ON, the indicator will illuminate white While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white
Engaged (green): When coming to a complete stop and depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green
OFF (not illuminated): The indicator will turn OFF when the AUTO HOLD switch B is turned OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON
Malfunction (yellow): When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system malfunction Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Located below gear shift knob)
•When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
•Pull up and hold the EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
QUICK TIPS
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Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
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B
AREMINDERS:
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
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A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly

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
D
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A
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Unfastening CenterSeat Belt Video
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SEATING
SEATING
Check rear seats
: Alarm OffOK
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) System with Door Monitoring*†3
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) System with Door Monitoring can help alert the driver when a rear passenger may be left in the vehicle
The alert will be a message on the Instrument Cluster stating to “Check rear seats” A and a chime will sound
•ROA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button C up/down to toggle to Convenience, then press OK button C to enter Check/uncheck Rear Occupant Alert to turn it on/off
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Convenience, then check/uncheck Rear Occupant Alert to turn it on/off
ROA is not a substitute for one’s at tention Always check the vehicle’s interior before exiting
Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDER: Always be sure to check the passenger areas before leaving the vehicle AC
B
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring 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
F
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:
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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
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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:
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The Fuel Door Release Lever is located on the lower par t of the driver ’s door sill
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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
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C
D
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