2023 KIA SOUL change time

WELCOME TO THE KIA FAMILY!
Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of comfortable and dependable driving. Kia is committed to quality, innovation, safety and — above all — your satisfaction.
USING THIS FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
The information contained in this guide is a brief overview of the operation and features of your new Kia vehicle.
This Features & Functions Guide and the specific operational and safety information it provides are not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of the vehicle’s occupants, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read the Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information and safety warnings it contains.
While Kia endeavors to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle specifications without notice in advance of or after the fact and assumes no liability in connection with such changes.
VIDEOS AND QR CODES
Kia provides a number of video resources to assist you with becoming familiar with the features and functions found in your Kia vehicle. You can access these resources by snapping the QR Codes with your mobile device using the built-in QR Code Reader or a downloaded QR Code Reader App.
After opening the QR Code Reader App on your mobile device, the app will utilize your device’s camera. Center the code in the camera viewing area — with some apps, as soon as the app recognizes the code, it will launch the corresponding video.
With other apps, you will have to snap or “take a picture” of the code. The app will then launch the corresponding video.
For operation specifics, refer to the instructions that come with the QR Code Reader App. You can also view the videos by visiting the following website: www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Vehicle & User Settings Video
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If you’re having trouble scanning codes, check the following:
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The code should be centered and focused in your mobile device’s camera screen
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Consider moving your device closer to or far ther away from the code
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The code should be well lit, without significant shadow
•Avoid scanning from a significant angle
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Confirm that the device’s app suppor ts 2D QR Code scanning
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Tr y another QR Code Reader App; not all apps are created equal

After scanning, you may experience a “connection error ” message or a “connecting” message with no subsequent response. These messages t ypically indicate that your device is having trouble connecting to the Internet
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VEHICLE SETTINGS
7 *IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
VEHICLESETTINGSThe Trip Computer is a driver information system that displays information related to driving on the display when the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the ON position
To cycle through the LCD Instrument Cluster modes, press the Mode/Select button A
When in the Trip Computer mode , press the OK/Move/Select/Reset button B up or down to cycle through the screens When displaying the Tripmeter, press in and hold the OK button B to reset the Tripmeter to zero
REMINDERS:
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Appearance of Tripmeter display may differ as equipped
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All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) is reset if the bat ter y is disconnected
Fuel Economy
Average16.8MPG010 2030
TRIP:
• Average Fuel Economy• Instant Fuel Economy
Digital Speedometer
ACCUMUL ATED INFO
• Tripmeter• Fuel Economy• Timer
DRIVE INFO
• Tripmeter • Fuel Economy • Timer
Instrument Cluster LCD Modes*
Press the Mode/Select button A to cycle through different Instrument Cluster LCD Modes:
Trip Modes / Trip Computer
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 section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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 (But tons located on steering wheel)
Trip Computer Mode: Displays driving information for fuel economy, accumulated info, etc
Turn-by-Turn Mode*: Displays the route guidance and destination info
Driving Assist: Displays the Lane Safety*, Driver Attention Warning*, Smart Cruise Control* and TPMS info
User Settings Mode: Change settings of the doors, lights, sound, driver assistance*, convenience, service interval and other features
Master Warning Mode: Displays warning messages related to the vehicle when one or more systems is not operating normally
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Drive Mode IntegratedControl System Video
Steering Wheel Controls Video
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To enter Service Interval Mode, press the Mode/Select button A and select User Settings , then scroll to Service Interval by pressing Move/Reset button B Press the Mode/Select button A to enter System will display number of miles remaining until next service is due, and type of service
When service is required, the following will be displayed: Service Required.
To reset the Service Interval Mode system, press and hold the Move/Reset button B for more than 1 second
To turn Service Interval OFF, go to User Settings
Service Interval Setting
To set the service interval when in User Settings mode:
•Press the Move/Reset button B and scroll to Service Interval Press the Mode/Select button A to enter
•Press the Move/Reset button B and toggle to ON, then press the Mode/Select button A Then press the Move/Reset button B to scroll and select the desired miles or months for your next service
•Press the Mode/Select button A to enter
VEHICLE SETTINGS
Service Interval Mode*
9 *IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
VEHICLESETTINGS
REMINDERS:
•Mood Lights cannot be changed while vehicle is moving
•Park vehicle in a safe location before changing the settings
•When any door is opened, the lighting turns off
The vehicle’s speaker lights can be customized, including setting the lights to change according to the mood of the music playing
To change the settings, go to All Menus in the audio head unit Select Sound Mood Lamp and adjust the different settings
(Instrument cluster LCD screen shown)
Refer to the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Sound-Reactive Mood Light*
To reset back to the default set tings, press the Reset but ton on the audio head unit screen
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An “Engine Oil Change Due Soon” message appears on the Instrument Cluster LCD when the engine oil needs to be changed After oil change, reset the oil change reminder in User Set tings* Go to Convenience, then Oil Change
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(But tons located on steering wheel)
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Ambient, Theme, Mood Lighting Video
Instrument Cluster’s LCD Display Video
Kia Full Synthetic Oil Video
QR CODES
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (ADAS)
ADAS
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control will help automatically adjust vehicle speed when driving on highways with posted speed limits by using road information from the navigation system, while Smart Cruise Control is operating
Smart Cruise Control is designed to maintain a predetermined distance from vehicles detected ahead by automatically adjusting the driving speed as needed When traffic is detected, the vehicle will slow down to maintain a set distance behind traffic without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal
Highway Curve Zone Auto Slowdown: NSCC can automatically adjust the vehicle speed when it detects a curved road ahead and when it receives road information from the navigation system When NSCC detects a curve ahead, NSCC activates and reduces the vehicle speed, and the AUTO icon in the NSCC indicator turns green When the vehicle passes the curved road, the vehicle may return to its previously set speed
Highway Auto Speed Change: If the set speed is set to the current posted speed limit on the highway during NSCC operation, the set speed is changed automatically whenever the posted speed
limit changes and when it receives information from the navigation system
SCC Operation: With SCC turned on and activated, the vehicle distance set, and the system detects a vehicle slowing or stopping, the system can bring the vehicle to a complete stop When the vehicle ahead star ts to move forward, SCC re-engages If the vehicle ahead stops for more than 3 seconds, the accelerator pedal or the + – button A must be pressed to start moving the vehicle SCC will adjust acceleration based on the drive mode selected in the Drive Mode Integrated Control system
NSCC Settings:
•To turn on/set/adjust the NSCC speed: Press the Driving Assist button B on the Steering Wheel to activate NSCC and the speed will be set to the current vehicle speed NSCC may decrease the speed to maintain the distance with the vehicle in front The CRUISE indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster
•Press the + – button A up/down to accelerate/decelerate to the desired speed Press the button A to set the speed
•To set the vehicle distance: Press the Vehicle Distance button C on the steering wheel Each time you press the button, the vehicle distance will change D, indicated by the number of bars that appear on the display E
•To pause/resume NSCC operation: Depress the brake pedal or press the Pause/Resume button + – A The cruise indicator on the instrument cluster will change
•To turn NSCC OFF: Press the Driving Assist button B The CRUISE indicator on the instrument cluster will turn OFF
•To adjust the sensitivity of NSCC: Press the mode button F on the Steering Wheel With the OK button G, select Drive Assistance, then NSCC Response Then select Fast, Normal or Slow
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Smart Cruise Control with Overtaking Acceleration Assist Video
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) Video
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25 *IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
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

29†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
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”)
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•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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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
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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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CENTER PANEL
36 *IF EQUIPPEDSOUL FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
CENTERPANELREMINDERS:
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Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
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Pressing any but ton during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control
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When in AUTO mode, Air Flow Mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
•Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y

Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Defog Inside Windshield:
1 Set Fan Speed to highest position
2 Set Temperature to highest position
3 Press the Front Defrost button
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2 Set Temperature to Hot
3 Press the Front Defrost button
Auto Defogging System (ADS):
Auto defogging is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield The system will automatically change to defrost mode when needed
Auto Defogging is set ON by default To cancel Auto Defogging, press the Front Defrost button for three
seconds, when the ignition is in on (ADS OFF icon will illuminate) To turn Auto Defogging on again, press the Front Defrost button for three seconds
Climate Control Auto Function:
1 Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation - The Auto setting automatically controls the air flow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
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Set desired Temperature
3 Press SYNC to sync the left and right temperature control
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Face/ Floor-Level
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Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode selection buttons:
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A/C displayRear Windshield Defroster but ton
AUTO (Automatic Control) but ton
Air Intake Control but tonFront Windshield Defroster but ton
Air ConditioningON/OFF but ton
SYNC button
Driver’s TemperatureControl KnobPassenger’s TemperatureControl Knob
Blower OFF button
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Automatic ClimateControl Operation Video
Auto Defogging System (ADS) Video
•Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
•Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent
•During Auto Operation the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically engage at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidit y
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