2023 KIA SOUL Features and Functions Guide

DRIVER’S PANEL
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DRIVER’SPANEL
A Pull/Press to operate Driver ’s and Front Passenger ’s window Auto Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
If the inner door handle is pulled once when the door is locked, the door will unlock If the inner door handle is pulled once more, the door will open
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Rear Door Locks
R
L
R
L
Button configuration may var y depending on vehicle model
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into or out of the P (Park) position Refer to the User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Power / Heated* Outside Mirrors
To adjust mirrors: Toggle switch D left or right to select mirror Then press arrows E to adjust mirror position
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the
Rear Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF The Rear Window Defroster button* is located on climate control system panel
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
A
B
C
D
E
REMINDERS:
•When but ton C is pressed, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
•While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
•If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
•If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
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Press but ton again to stop Auto Up/Down function
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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
C
D
B
It may be helpful to pull/push bot tom of the steering wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance prior to adjusting the angle
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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
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
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
•
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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High Beam Assist (HBA)*
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
HI: Fast wipe
HI
LO
OFF
I N T
HI: Continuous wipe
LO: Intermit tent wipe
OFF: Wiper off
Rear Wiper & Washer*
To operate:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push lever to spray and wipe
HI
LO
OFF
I N T
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
QR CODE
•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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A
On Rear Wipers, intermit tent wipe function is not adjustable
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Audio Controls†1 5
A
Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®*/Media modes
B
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)
C
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
BC
A
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
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEM
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
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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
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B
A
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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INFOTAINMENTSYSTEM
Voice Recognition* and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon names Improve the per formance by making a few simple changes to your phone contacts, listed below To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under Quick Tips:
•Use full names (first and last names) vs short or single-syllable names (“John Smith” vs “Dad,” “Smith Residence” vs “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of Emergency” vs “ICE”) or words with all capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (“Doctor Smith” vs “Dr Smith”)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†2 , 1 5 (continued)
•The system may register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices See the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual for more information on setup and limitations
•Bluetooth® Music Streaming: If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, turn up the volume on the connected phone
•When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or too loudly
•Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands
•Close windows and sunroof and turn off A /C to reduce inter ference with the Voice Recognition
•Press the talk but ton and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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Android AutoTM†2 / Apple CarPlay®†2 Setup
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injur y, or death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle Handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during operation of the vehicle
Android Auto™ compatible smartphone setup – Download the Android Auto™ app from the Google Play™ Store†10 Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the onscreen instructions to complete setup on the mobile device
Wireless Connection setup for Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® (Standard Audio System):
1 Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
2 Press DEVICE CONNECTION SETTINGS
3 Press PHONE PROJECTION, then ADD NEW
Cable Connection setup for Android Auto™ (Standard Audio System & Kia Connect with Navigation):
4 Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
5 Press DEVICE CONNECTION, select PHONE PROJECTION SETTINGS, then select ANDROID AUTO Review all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone If you agree, accept them in order to use Android Auto™
6 Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your phone
7 From the Infotainment System home screen, select the Android Auto™ button, where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps
Cable Connection setup for Apple CarPlay® (Kia Connect with Navigation only):
1 Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone® with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your iPhone®
2 Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
3 Press DEVICE CONNECTION on the screen, select PHONE PROJECTION SETTINGS, then select Apple CarPlay®
4 Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY Review all terms, conditions and requests on the Infotainment System and phone If you agree, accept them in order to use Apple CarPlay®
5 From the Infotainment System home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button, where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android™ Auto Video
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•If Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® randomly disconnects:
– Ensure the USB cable is cer tified by the phone manufacturer for both power and data
– Clean the phones por t, which the USB cable connects to, with disposable compressed air
– The Phone should not be disturbed while driving as this can cause a disconnection at the phone’s USB por t
– Visit the phone manufacturer ’s website for Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® app concerns
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REMINDERS:
•Android Auto™ compatibilit y requirements for connection: – Kia Connect with Navigation (USB cable connection only): OS Android™ 5 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan with applicable feature(s) •Standard Audio System-Value (USB cable & wireless connection):– USB cable connection - OS Android™ 5 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan with applicable feature(s)– Wireless connection - OS Android™ 9 0 or higher with data plan for applicable feature(s) •Apple CarPlay® compatibilit y requirements for connection: – Kia Connect with Navigation (USB cable connection only): iOS soft ware 8 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s) – Standard Audio System-Value (Wireless connection only): iOS soft ware 10 0 and higher with data plan for applicable feature(s) •
It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release •
Wireless Android Auto™ system only works for cer tain Android models Use the manufacturer ’s USB cable when wireless feature is not available •
Using an approved USB cable provided by your smar tphone manufacturer is recommended •
Using unapproved USB cables may cause a phone projection error or a system malfunction, black screen, no sound, disconnection, etc •Phone projection may not work due to a defect in the phone
iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc
Refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information For audio system information, refer to pages 27-3 4