2023 KIA SOUL infotainment

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)
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Your New Kia Important Care Tips Video
Vehicle Cameras Important Tips Video
Navigation System Important Tips Video
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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
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VEHICLE SETTINGS
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VEHICLESETTINGS
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
User Settings Modes:
Driver Assistance*: •Driving Convenience •Speed Limit
•Warning Volume •Driver Attention Warning •Driving Safety •Parking Safety
Door: •Automatically Lock •Automatically Unlock
Lights: •One-Touch Turn Signal •Headlamp Delay
Sound: •Welcome Sound
Convenience*: •Welcome Mirror •Wipers/Lights Display
•Auto Rear Wiper •Gear Position Pop-Up •Icy-Road Warning
Service Interval: •Enable Service Interval •Adjust Interval •Reset
Other Features*: •Fuel Economy Auto Reset •Fuel Economy Unit •Temperature Unit •Tire Pressure Unit
•Torque Unit
Reset: •Reset menus to factory settings (except language & service interval)
User Settings* - Instrument Cluster
To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes, press the Mode/Select button A when the vehicle is at a standstill and with the Engine Start/Stop* button in the ON position and select User Settings
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing the Move/Reset button B, and then selecting the item by pressing the Mode/Select button A
Vehicle Settings* - Infotainment System
(Vehicles with wide-screen navigation system)
To enter the Vehicle Settings mode in the audio head unit screen, press the SETUP key on the audio head unit Then press the Vehicle icon, which will take you to the Vehicle Settings screen Use the touchscreen to navigate through the menus
Vehicle Settings modes:
Driver Assistance: Driving Assist, Warning Time, Warning Volume, Driver Attention Warning, Forward Safety, Blind-spot Safety, Parking Safety
Climate: Recirculate Air, Automatic Ventilation, Defog/Defrost Options
Lights: One Touch Turn Signal, Headlight Display, High Beam Assist
Door: Auto Lock, Auto Unlock, Two-Press Unlock
Cluster: Energy Consumption Reset, Content Selection, Cluster Voice Guidance Volume, Welcome Sound
Convenience: Rear Occupant Alert, Wireless Charging System, Auto Rear Wiper (in R)
Reset: Reset Vehicle Settings to Factory Defaults
REMINDER: Some set tings appear in User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster Check section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual or the Car Infotainment System Quick Star t Guide for more information
The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual display
(But tons located on steering wheel)
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Vehicle & User Settings Video
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (ADAS)
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)*†3
FCA is designed to detect and monitor a vehicle ahead or detect a pedestrian or cyclist in the roadway through front view camera recognition and front radar signals to warn the driver that a collision is imminent, and if necessary, temporarily apply emergency braking
If FCA detects a potential collision, FCA emits an audible warning and visual alert on the instrument cluster A
If FCA detects that the collision risk has increased, it automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to reduce the effects of a possible collision
When turning left with the left turn signal on B, if FCA detects a potential collision with an oncoming vehicle in an adjacent lane, it may help to avoid the collision by applying emergency braking
FCA Settings:
•FCA is ON by default in most Kia models FCA can be enabled or disabled in the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System Make sure the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift in Park and the Engine Start/Stop button in the on position
•Instrument Cluster User Settings* - Press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel Press the OK button D up/down and select User Settings then Driver Assistance Select or deselect Forward Safety
•Infotainment System Vehicle Settings* - Press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System Press the onscreen VEHICLE button then Driver Assistance Select or deselect Forward Safety
•Forward Safety Warning Timing – Sets the warning timing of the Forward Safety system
- Use Standard in normal driving conditions If the Warning Timing seems sensitive, change it to Late
- If Late is selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, warns the driver more slowly
FCA will become active when the:
•Ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* is ON
•Vehicle is traveling faster than 6 mph
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is ON
REMINDERS:
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FCA will be activated by default when the ignition is cycled ON, even when previous set ting was OFF
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If FCA is operating and the ESC (Electronic Stabilit y Control) is turned off, FCA is automatically turned off
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When FCA is off, the For ward Safet y warning indicator is on in the Instrument Cluster
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Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the audio head unit Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume
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When engaged, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all objects in front of the vehicle Always drive safely and use caution
Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)Video
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (ADAS)
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ADAS
When engaged, Lane Keeping Assist is not a substitute for safe driving and may not always warn the driver Always drive safely and use caution
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)†3
Lane Keeping Assist is designed to detect the lane markers on the road with a front view camera on the windshield, and may assist the driver ’s steering to help prevent the vehicle from departing the lane When turned on, the instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate white or green It will remain white when the vehicle is traveling slower than 40 mph or when LK A does not detect the lane markers When LK A detects the lane markers and can assist the steering, the Lane Safety icon will illuminate green
If LK A detects that you are moving outside of your lane, it may give an audible warning and display Lane Departure Warning on the instrument cluster If the vehicle continues to move outside of the lane, LK A may provide steering, trying to prevent the vehicle from moving outside its lane
LKA Settings:
•Press and hold the Lane Driving Assist button A to turn LK A on or off, when it is first enabled in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or 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 Driver Assistance and then Lane Safety
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance and then Lane Safety
LK A will operate under the following conditions:
•The vehicle speed exceeds approximately 40 mph
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LK A recognizes one or both side lane markers of the lane the vehicle is traveling in
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The vehicle is between the lane markers
When the front-view camera does not detect the lane traveling in, the lines are not illuminated gray
When the front-view camera detects the lane traveling in, both lines are illuminated white
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When the front-view camera detects the vehicle moving outside of the lane it is traveling in, a vehicle crossing lane indicator will blink, either on the left or right lane (as shown in both images above)
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REMINDERS:
•LK A may not detect lane markers in cer tain environment conditions •
LK A will not issue a warning if the turn signals or hazard lights are activated •
When the ignition is cycled, LK A will return to the previously set state
The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the Infotainment System
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Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) Video
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (ADAS)
ADAS
Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)†3
BCA uses rear corner radar sensors in the rear bumper to monitor and warn the driver in certain situations if it detects an approaching vehicle in the driver ’s blind spot area and before changing lanes Initially, BCA provides Blind-spot Collision Warning when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, emitting an audible warning and visual alert on the outside rearview mirrors If there is a risk of collision when driving forward out of a parking space, BCA can help avoid a collision by assisting and applying the brake
Vehicle detection warning: When another vehicle is detected within collision warning boundary A, an indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors B
Collision warning: When vehicle detection warning is on and the driver activates a turn signal, a flashing indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the system will sound a warning
Collision-Avoidance Assist: If BCA determines that there is a collision risk with an approaching vehicle in the blind spot, BCA can help avoid collision by applying the brake
BCA Settings:
•BCA 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 turned on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the ON position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button D up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then select Blind-spot Safety
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Blind-spot Safety
REMINDERS:
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BCA may sound when making a left turn Maintain a proper distance from oncoming vehicles •
BCA will not issue a warning if the vehicle speed is 6 mph or more above the surrounding vehicles •
When BCA is ON and the ignition is cycled, BCA returns to its previous BCA set ting state
When engaged, BCA is a supplemental function Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Blind-spot Collision- Avoidance Assist (BCA) Video
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•Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the audio head unit Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume •BCA will activate when: -Blind-spot Safet y is enabled in the set tings -
Other vehicles are detected on the rear sides of the vehicle -A Collision Warning can be issued when the vehicle speed is above approximately 12 mph -A Collision-Avoidance Assist can be issued when the vehicle speed is below 2 mph and the vehicle in your blind spot is above 3 mph
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (ADAS)
ADAS
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Intelligent & Manual Speed Limit Assist Video
When engaged, ISL A is not a substitute for safe and proper driving Always drive safely and use caution
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDER: Additional information may be displayed if additional road sign information is detected
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)*†3
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist monitors the vehicle speed and warns the driver when the vehicle surpasses the posted speed limit ISL A is designed to use the information from the posted speed limit and the navigation system to also inform the driver to change the set speed for the Manual Speed, Limit Assist or Smart Cruise Control
When ISL A is on and active, it will display an alert on the Instrument Cluster LCD A of the detected speed limit If the vehicle’s current speed exceeds the detected speed limit, and a warning indicator and the vehicle’s current speed will red speed limit indicator on the LCD until the vehicle speed returns to or is below the posted speed limit
ISLA User Settings:
•ISL A 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 Driver Assistance, then Speed Limit
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Speed Limit, and select one of the modes:
–Speed Limit Assist: To help the driver stay within the posted speed limit, ISL A informs the driver of the detected speed limit, displays a message to change the set speed of the SCC
–Speed Limit Warning: Informs the driver of the detected speed limit and warns the driver when the vehicle is traveling faster than the posted speed limit
–Off: ISL A is disabled
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You can set a speed limit offset to the posted speed limit by going to User Set tings, Driver Assistance, Speed Limit, then Speed Limit Offset Set the offset to “0” if you want the vehicle to travel at the detected speed limit, when ISL A is on
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (ADAS)
ADAS
When engaged, Driver At tention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all instances of inat tentive driving practices Failure to pay at tention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control Always drive safely and use caution
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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When activated, DAW does not display “Consider taking a break ” message when the total trip driving time is less than 10 minutes
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DAW will enter a standby mode if the camera does not detect the lanes
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)†4
Driver Attention Warning is designed to alert the driver if it detects inattentive driving practices and, in certain situations, can give a warning signal to take a break from driving
A message, “Consider taking a break,” D appears on the LCD and a warning sounds to suggest the driver take a break when the driver ’s attention level becomes low
DAW Settings:
•DAW 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 enable in User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button E on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK F up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Driver Attention Warning and select Inattentive Driving
•To enable in Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Driver Attention Warning and select Inattentive Driving
Consider taking a break
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Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)†3
MSL A monitors the vehicle speed and the preset speed limit and is designed to warn the driver when the vehicle surpasses this preset speed limit An audible warning will sound and the speed limit indicator -*.*5 A will blink on the Instrument Cluster until your vehicle slows down to the set speed Once MSL A is turned on and the speed is set, the Instrument Cluster LCD will display the set speed next the MSL A indicator
MSLA Settings:
•To turn on MSL A , press and hold the Driving Assist button B Press again to turn MSL A off
•To set the speed limit, press the button + - C up/down to the desired speed If you press and hold the button + - C up/down, the speed will increase/decrease in increments of 5 mph
•To pause MSL A , press the button + - C Press again to resume
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Driver Attention Warning (DAW) Video
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