2023 KIA SOUL steering

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DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)†5
HAC is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON, but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
Instrument Panel Dimmer
With parking lights / headlights ON, press the button B + or – to adjust display brightness of the instrument panel illumination
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Door Mood Lamp is a fixed brightness and cannot be adjusted (not to be confused with Advanced Mood Lighting Speaker)
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If the brightness reaches to the maximum or minimum level, an alarm will sound
REMINDERS:
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The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
•In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
•HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*†5
(But ton located in panel to the left of steering wheel)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving whenever possible
Press ESC button A to turn ESC OFF/ON
•HAC provides a t wo-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backwards
•When HAC is active (e g , accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator
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REMINDERS:
•ESC is ON by default at vehicle star tup When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever the ESC is active
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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
(But ton 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
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For illustrative purposes only Your actual steering wheel may var y
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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
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Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel†1 7
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
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Tilt/Telescoping/Heated Steering Wheel Video
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AUTOAutomatic Headlights / High Beam Assist (HBA)* position
Headlight position
Parking Light position
OFFOFF position
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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
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Slightly move lever up/down to activate One-Touch Lane Change 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
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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 ser vice
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle using the high beams
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When enabled, 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
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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MIST: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
INT: Intermit tent wipe
LO: Slow wipe
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Rear Wiper & Washer*
To operate:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push lever to spray and wipe
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Windshield Wipers & Washers
To operate:
•Rotate switch to adjust Wiper mode
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press INT switch up/down A to adjust Intermittent
Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wipers and Wiper Stalk Video
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•Moving lever to HI increases intermit tent 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
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Audio Controls†1 5
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Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®*/Media modes
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Seek/Preset buttons Radio (FM/AM/SiriusXM®) Modes: Press to advance through Preset Stations Press and hold to Auto Seek Media Mode: Press to move track up/down Press & hold to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
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Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume Mute audio: Press to mute all audio (Media pauses in some Media modes when pressed)
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
To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For other audio system information, refer to pages 28-34
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Steering Wheel Controls Video
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
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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*; recognition/bring up menus/place calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system 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
End Call button: Press to end a call, reject an incoming call or cancel a function
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons 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 at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
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 Star t 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:
1 Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the call history screen)
2 Option 2*: Press the Talk button B Then say the command “Call {name}” or Dial {number} followed by contact name or number
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†2 , 1 5
(But tons located on left side on Steering Wheel)
•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 qualit y, ser vice providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionalit y may differ from one phone to another
QUICK TIPS
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 TIPS
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Voice Recognition TipsVideo
Star, Favorite & Radio Presets Buttons Video
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEM
RADIO
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Press to select FM/AM modes
Press to select CUSTOM menu
Press to Power ON/OFF
Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select MEDIA modes
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title Press 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 go to SETUP menu
Rotate to change Radio Stations/Media tracks/songs/files Press to select
Standard Audio System* – FM/AM /Media (USB, Bluetooth®†2 Audio)
Radio Presets: To save a preset, press the star H
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Custom Key H: A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features To program the Custom Key, press and hold the Custom key Select one of the available features you would like the Custom key to open
Sound Settings – To adjust the sound settings:
1 Press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System or the onscreen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode
2 Select the onscreen SOUND button
3 Select the menu item
4 Using the touchscreen, press arrows to adjust the settings
Software updates - To keep your software up to date, free of charge, visit the official Kia update webpage at https://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for software update may include an additional charge
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration For fur ther audio system operations, refer to pages 27-34 or 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
REMINDERS:
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To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
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Prolonged use of the audio control unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y
•The system can register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices See the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information on setup and limitations
•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 smar tphone’s navigation system may also be available
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Standard Audio System Video
Standard Audio System Updates Video
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RADIO
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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
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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
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
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
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