2023 KIA SOUL fold seats

GETTING STARTED
As you get to know your new Kia, you can explore this booklet to better
understand how to operate its many features and systems. You can find the
complete Table of Contents on the next two pages, but first, be sure to review
the following to better understand some of your Kia’s most used features:
1 Smart Key with Remote Start* 47
2 Fuel Door Release Lever 48
3 Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* / Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 42-43
4 Seat Warmers* 42
5 Folding Rear Seats 44
6 Windshield Wipers & Washers 26
7 Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)* 16
8 Normal Maintenance Schedules Back Cover
9 User Settings* - Instrument Cluster 08
10 Vehicle Settings* - Infotainment System 08
11 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 28-29
12 Kia Connect Activation* / Kia Connect Assistance* 32
13 Standard Audio System* 31
14 Kia Access App Download 33
15 Kia Access App Features Guide 33
16 Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup 30
17 Kia Connect with Navigation* 34
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal 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 that are not permissible by law, should never be used during operation of the vehicle
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Consumer Affairs – Roadside Assistance†1 5: 1-800-333-4KIA (800-333-4542)
1 *IF EQUIPPEDSOUL FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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Your New Kia Important Care Tips Video
Vehicle Cameras Important Tips Video
Navigation System Important Tips Video
Always check the Owner ’s Manual for complete operating information and safet y warnings
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIDEOS & QR CODES Inside Cover
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster Overview 03
Indicators & Warning Lights 04
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 05
Fuel Economy / Tips for Economical Driving 05
Drive Mode Integrated Control System 06
VEHICLE SETTINGS
Instrument Cluster LCD Modes 07
Trip Modes / Trip Computer 07
User Settings* - Instrument Cluster 08
Vehicle Settings* - Infotainment System 08
Sound-Reactive Mood Light* 09
Service Interval Mode* 09
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE
SYSTEM (ADAS)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)* 10
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) 11
Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) 12
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISL A)* 13
Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSL A) 14
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) 14
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) 15
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)* 1 6
Cruise Control (CC)* 17
Lane Following Assist (LFA)* 18
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)* 19
Rear View Monitor (RVM) 19
Rear Cross-traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
(RCCA) 20
DRIVER’S PANEL
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 21
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 21
DRIVER’S PANEL (CONTINUED)
Instrument Panel Dimmer 21
Start/Stop Button* 22
Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock 23
Rear Door Locks 23
Power/Heated* Outside Mirrors 23
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock 23
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Heated Steering Wheel* 24
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel 24
Headlights & High Beams 25
High Beam Assist (HBA)* 25
Turn Signals & Fog Lights* 25
Windshield Wipers & Washers 26
Rear Wiper & Washer* 26
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Audio Controls 27
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 28
Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup 30
Standard Audio System* 31
Kia Connect Activation* 32
Kia Connect Assistance* 32
Kia Access App Download 33
Kia Access App Features Guide 33
Kia Connect with Navigation* 34
CENTER PANEL
Digital Clock - Infotainment System 35
Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets
& USB Charger Ports* 35
Automatic Climate Control* 36
Manual Climate Control* 37
Wireless Smartphone Charging System* 38
CENTER PANEL (CONTINUED)
Idle, Stop & Go (ISG) System 39
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)* 40
Auto Hold* 40
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting 41
S E AT I N G
Power Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 42
Seat Warmers* 42
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 43
6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 43
Unfastening Center Seat Belt 44
Folding Rear Seats 44
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) System
with Door Monitoring* 45
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Map/Room Lamps 46
Sunvisor 46
Smart Key with Remote Start 47
Remote Keyless Entry* (Folding Key) 48
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All 48
Fuel Cap Open Warning Indicator* 48
Fuel Door Release Lever 48
Sunroof Operation with Sunshade* 49
Hood Release Lever and Latch 50
Liftgate Release Button 50
SAFETY FEATURES
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks 51
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 51
Seat Belts 52
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS Inside Back Cover
NORMAL MAINTENANCE Back Cover
2†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDSOUL FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE

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
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Unfastening CenterSeat Belt Video
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