2023 KIA SOUL Quick Reference Guide

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Viewing traffic information using HD Radio™ data
1 On the All Menus screen, press HD Radio Data.
2 Press Traffic.
3 Select an item from the traffic information list to see the details.

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To see traffic information along with your current route or to see all available traffic
information, press On Route.

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To select the types of traffic information to see, press Filter.
4 Check the traffic information details.

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Traffic information for border crossings and speed limits in local roads may not be
accurate. Use the information at your discretion.

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Viewing weather information using Doppler weather
radar
1 On the All Menus screen, press HD Radio Data.
2 Press Doppler Radar.
3 See the weather condition details in the HD Radio coverage area.
Viewing fuel price information using HD Radio™ data
(if equipped)
1 On the All Menus screen, press HD Radio Data.
2 Press Fuel Prices.
3 Search nearby gas stations, and check the current fuel prices.

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To change the sorting order, press on the drop-down list and then select the
sorting criteria.

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To see the latest information, press
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Viewing the driving information (if equipped)
You can analyze the driving patterns by checking the driving information such as driving
time, distance, idle time, and vehicle speed distribution. Use this info\
rmation to ensure safe
and economical driving.
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This function is available only when your vehicle is stationary with the vehicle started.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Driving Info.
2 Check the driving information of your vehicle.

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To see the latest information, press .

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

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Viewing notifications (if equipped)
You can view Kia Connect notifications including the navigation and map update information.
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Subscribe to Kia Connect to check the function.
> See "Subscribing to the service."
1 On the All Menus screen, press Notifications.
2 Select to view the item.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b View the list of received notifications. Select from the list to view details.

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Important notifications are marked with
next to the title.

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You cannot display notification details while driving. Stop the vehicle first to view
notifications.
c c 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.
 Show Notification Popup: Set to display notifications upon receipt in a pop-up.
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 Valet mode (if equipped)
Use the Valet mode to protect your personal information and view the vehicle information.
Valet mode protects your personal information by disabling control using the screen or
buttons. Vehicle information created during valet mode can be viewed from the Kia Connect
App.
The following vehicle-related data can be viewed from the Kia Connect App.
Valet mode start time
Engine off time
Driving distance/hours and maximum vehicle speed after valet mode activa\
tion

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To use Valet mode, make sure you install the Kia Connect App on your smartphone and
sign up for the Kia Connect Service. Use either Google Play Store or App Store (depending
on your smartphone model) to download and install the Kia Connect App and sign up for
the Kia Connect Service.
> See "Subscribing to the service."
1 On the All Menus screen, press Valet Mode.

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To access the online user's manual on the Valet Mode screen, press >
User's
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.
2 Enter a password to turn on the valet mode.
Your personal information is protected, as control using the screen or buttons is disabled.

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To turn off valet mode, enter the password you set when turning on the mode.

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It is not possible to turn off Valet mode if you enter your password incorrectly five
times in succession. If this occurs and you want to turn off Valet mode, use the
Kia Connect App to reset your Valet mode password. Alternatively, contact the Kia
Connect Center (844-886-9411) for assistance.

Radio
Turning on the radio
Listening to HD Radio™
Listening to SiriusXM™ radio
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Turning on the radio
You can scan radio channels by using various options. Save your favorite channels to the
presets list.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Radio.
On the control panel, press the [
RADIO] button.

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When multiple media are connected, press the [RADIO] or [MEDIA] button once more
and then press the desired media source from the Radio/Media selection window (if
equipped).
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The displayed screen or menu items may differ, depending on the vehicle model
and features. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.