2023 KIA SOUL Features and Functions Guide

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Idle, Stop & Go (ISG) System*
The ISG system is designed to help reduce fuel consumption by automatically shutting down the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill
When the ISG system is ON, the vehicle is at a standstill, and all preconditions have been met, the engine will stop and the green AUTO STOP indicator on the instrument cluster will illuminate
The engine will restart when the brake pedal is released or the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to the R (Reverse) position or to Manual Shift mode* When engine restarts, the green AUTO STOP indicator on the instrument cluster will turn off
To deactivate the ISG System, press the ISG OFF button A (LED lit) If you press again, the system will be activated
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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When the AUTO STOP indicator illuminates solid yellow, the system is activated without faults, but will not operate until all the conditions are met
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ISG is active by default at vehicle star t-up When ignition is cycled, ISG will turn ON again
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Under cer tain conditions, the engine will restar t automatically even if the brake pedal is still depressed
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If the AUTO STOP indicator is continuously blinking yellow and the ISG but ton LED is on, please contact an authorized Kia dealer
(But ton located in panel to the left of steering wheel)
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Idle, Stop & GoVideo
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•The ISG system is disabled when:
- A seat belt is unfastened
- The hood or a door is opened
- Bat ter y condition is poor
- The front or rear defroster is turned on
- Engine coolant temperature is low
- The outside ambient temperature is too low/high
- Emission control devices activate
- The vehicle is on a steep slope
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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
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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
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Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
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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

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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 A
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting†2
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Automatic Transmission - Sportmatic Shifting with Gear Shift Video
Intelligent variable transmission (IVT) Video
•Press brake pedal and depress release but ton 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
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SEATING
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SEATING
SeatLumbarSeatback
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†1 2
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion height, Seatback recline or Lumbar forward/backward Press button once for high setting (2 LEDs lit) Press button again for low setting (1 LED lit) Press a third time to turn OFF
Seat Warmers*†1 4
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns Refer to the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Seat Cushion
REMINDER: Do not at tempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
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•System is OFF by default To turn system ON, press the seat warmer switch
•With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature
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Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat with Memory Settings Video
Seat Warmers Video
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SEATING
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SEATING
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up
To lower headrest: Press lock release A, then press the headrest down
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†8 , 1 2
REMINDERS:
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The headrest only moves up and down as described above It does not adjust for ward or backward
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Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed Headrests can provide critical neck and head suppor t in an accident
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath
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Pull lever B to slide Seat forward/backward
Pull lever C up several times to raise Seat Height
Push lever C down several times to lower Seat Height
Pull lever D to adjust Seatback Recline
6-Way Manual Adjustable
Driver’s Seat*†1 2
REMINDER: Do not at tempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
When adjusting seat for ward or backward, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle
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Manual Seat Adjustment Video
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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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
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Unfastening CenterSeat Belt Video
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SEATING
SEATING
Check rear seats
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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
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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
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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
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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Remote Start - Smart Key
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