2023 KIA SOUL Quick Reference Guide

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Using the rear-seat climate control function
(if equipped)
You can check or set the rear-seat climate status on the system screen.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
Press the [
REAR] button on the climate control system.
On the All Menus screen, press Rear Climate.
2 Select and then change the settings.
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For automatic temperature control
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For manual temperature control
a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Configure specific climate control function settings.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
c c Can set the inside temperature.
d d Can adjust the air direction.
e e Can adjust the fan speed.
f f Turn on the AUTO mode. If you change the climate control status using another
button, the AUTO mode automatically turns off.
g g Shows the outside temperature of the vehicle.
h h Turn off the climate control function (if equipped).

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i i The list of menu items appears.
Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 Climate Settings
: Configure specific climate control function settings (if equipped).
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Using the Rear Heat/Ventilation Control (if equipped)
You can adjust the seat warmer/ventilation settings to make your driving \
environment more
pleasant.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Heat/Ventilation.
2 Select to view the item.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Configure specific climate control function settings.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
c c Turn on or off the warmer or ventilation for each seat.
d d Displays the front-seat climate control settings screen.
e e Displays the front-seat warmer/ventilation settings screen.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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f f The list of menu items appears.
Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button (if equipped).
 Front Climate
: Displays the front-seat climate control settings screen (if equipped).
Front Heat/Ventilation: Displays the front-seat warmer/ventilation settings
screen (if equipped).

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
Climate Settings
: Configure specific climate control function settings (if equipped).
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Using the rear-seat conversation mode
(if equipped)
When the driver's voice cannot be delivered well to the rear seat, you can use the microphone
of the driver's seat for smooth communication.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Passenger Talk.
The passenger talk icon appears at the top right of the system screen to display its status.
2 Make conversation through the microphone of the driver's seat.

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To end the Passenger Talk mode, press End.

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When you move to another screen without pressing End, shortly press the End Call
button on the steering wheel to end the passenger talk function.

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When the Passenger Talk mode is active, the Radio/Media functions are unavailable.

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To access the online user's manual on the Passenger Talk screen, press
>
User's
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.

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Using the rear-seat view (if equipped)
You can check the status and safety of rear-seat occupants through the rear-seat camera feed
displayed on the system screen.
ÝWarning
A car accident may occur when focusing on the vehicle display and not pa\
ying attention to
the road while driving.
On the All Menus screen, press Passenger View.
A view that shows the rear-seat status is displayed on the system screen.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Check the status of rear-seat occupants. Zoom in or out on the screen.
c c Turn on the Passenger Talk mode.
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If you press Talk Now, you can talk to rear-seat occupants through the microphone
of the driver's seat. To end the Passenger Talk mode, press End.

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For more information about Passenger Talk mode.
> See "Using the rear-seat
conversation mode (if equipped)."
d d Adjust or reset the brightness or contrast of the screen.
e e The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Using the rear-seat quiet mode (if equipped)
To allow occupants in the rear seat to have rest and sleep, you can set to adjust the system
volume.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Quiet Mode.
2 Press Quiet Mode.
The audio volume in the rear seat is muted. When the volume for the front seats is set too
high, the volume decreases automatically.

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To end the Quiet mode, press Quiet Mode once more.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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To access the online user's manual on the Quiet Mode screen, press
>
User's
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.

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Using the sound mood lamp (if equipped)
You can set to implement various lighting effects by synchronizing with the playing music.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Sound Mood Lamp.
2 Select and then change the settings.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can turn on or off the sound mood lamp.
c c Can select various color themes. Based on the selected color theme, the \
interior
lighting changes its colors in various patterns.
d d Can select the color of the light. The selected lighting color changes into a soft glow
effect.
e e Can synchronize the light with the playing music.
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After checking Music+, music is not played back or the light does not illuminate
when muted.
f f Can adjust the brightness of the light.
g g The list of menu items appears.
Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 Reset: Can reset all the settings of the sound mood lamp.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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You cannot manipulate the sound mood lamp while driving.

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When a door is opened, the light automatically turns off.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Playing Sounds of Nature
Listen to the calming sound of rain, waves, and more to relax while driving by turning on a
Sounds of Nature.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Media >
Sounds of Nature.
2 Select from the Sounds of Nature list to play.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Select and play Sounds of Nature.
c c Play the previous sound.
d d Stop or play playback.
e e Play the next sound.
f f You can check the playback status of Sound of Nature.
g g Select and play Sounds of Nature.
h h The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 Media Sources: Open the Radio/Media selection window.
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Playing Sounds of Nature will mute or pause other sound effects and music that may be
active at the moment.

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Incoming or outgoing calls will pause Sounds of Nature playback.

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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.

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Using the HD Radio™ Data
You can access an array of information with HD Radio data such as HD Radio™.
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HD Radio data are available only in metropolitan areas.
1 On the All Menus screen, press HD Radio Data.
2 Perform any of the following methods:
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see traffic information by using HD Radio data. > See "Viewing traffic information
using HD Radio™ data."
c c Can see weather information from the Doppler Radar. > See "Viewing weather
information using Doppler weather radar ."
d d Can see fuel price information by using HD Radio data (if equipped). > See "Viewing
fuel price information using HD Radio™ data (if equipped) ."
e e The list of menu items appears.
Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.