KIA Soul EV (2018 year). Manual — part 3

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9. Open the protective cover of the

charging connector and remove
any dust on the charging connec-
tor and charging inlet.

10.Hold the charging connector han-

dle and connect it to the vehicle
normal charging inlet. Push the
connector until you hear a "click-
ing" sound.

11.Charging starts automatically.

Check if the power lamp and
charging lamp (orange) are ON.

CAUTION

- Charging

Connector Door

To avoid damage to your vehi-
cle, do not attempt to connect
the charging connector to your
vehicle without first opening the
door to the charging connector.

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12.Check if the charge indicator

lamp of the high voltage battery in
the instrument cluster is turned
ON. Charging is not done when
the charging indicator lamp is
OFF.
When the charging connector is
not connected properly, recon-
nect the charging cable to charge
it again.

• You can start charging when the

Power button is in the OFF posi-
tion and the shift lever is in P
(Park).
After charging has started, you
can use electrical components
such as the radio by pressing the
Power button to ACC or ON posi-
tion.

• If you move the shift lever from P

(Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral),
D (Drive), charging stops immedi-
ately. If you want to start charging
again, place the shift lever to P
(Park) and press the Power button
to the OFF position. Unplug and
reconnect the charging cable to
start charging again.

13.After charging has started, the

estimated charging time is dis-
played on the instrument cluster
for about 1 minute.
If you open the driver seat door
while charging, the estimated
charging time is also displayed on
the instrument cluster for about 1
minute.
When reserved charging is set,
the estimated charging time is
displayed as “--" .

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Depending on the condition and
durability of the high voltage battery,
charger specifications, and ambient
temperature, the time required for
charging the battery may vary.

14.You may prevent possible charg-

ing cable theft by taking the fol-
lowing steps. Lock the door after
the charging cable is connected,
by pressing the lock button on the
smart key or on the central door
lock switch.
When the door is locked, the
charging connector will become
locked and this will prevent possi-
ble theft.
So, after charging is complete,
you must release the door lock in
order to disconnect the charging
connector.

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Unlock Charging Door in
Emergency

If the charging door does not open
due to battery discharge and failure
of the electric wires, open the hood
and slightly pull the emergency cable
as shown above. The charging door
will then open.

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Emergency Release of the
Charging connector lock
system

Use this function if the charging con-
nector lock does not unlatch even
after the door lock has been
released. You can release the charg-
ing connector lock system by using
the emergency release lever.
Open the hood, and then fully lift the
charging connector emergency
release cover after turning it. Then,
pull on the emergency release lever
to disconnect the charging connector.

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Checking Charging Status

When charging the high voltage bat-
tery, the charge level can be checked
from outside the vehicle.

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Operation of Charging

Indicator Lamp

Details

(1)

(2)

(3)

(OFF)

(OFF)

(OFF)

Not Charged

Blinking

(OFF)

(OFF)

Charging

0~33%

(ON) Blinking

(OFF)

34~66%

(ON)

(ON) Blinking

67~99%

(ON)

(ON)

(ON)

Charging complete

(100%)(turns OFF

in 3 seconds)

Blinking Blinking Blinking

Error while charging

/If charging cables

are connected when

the vehicle is in the

ready mode or the

POWER button is in

the ON position.

(OFF)

(OFF) Blinking

Charging 12 V aux-

iliary battery or

reserved air condi-

tioner is operating

(OFF) Blinking

(OFF)

Reserved charging

is operating

(turns OFF after 3

minutes)

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Charger Status

Control Box

ON/OFF Status

Power

Charge

Fault

Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure

Initial Preparation Mode

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When applying power to the initial ICCB wall

Charging Preparation
Mode

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-

When ICCB charging connector is not connected
to the vehicle, or connected but charging status
is in Standby mode

Charging Mode

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Charging

Failure

Detects Leakage

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Stop charging immediately when a leak is detect-
ed on the ICCB output terminal (we recommend
that you contact an authorized Kia dealer)

ICCB Failure

-

When a failure is detected inside the ICCB (we
recommend that you contact an authorized Kia
dealer)

Category

Lamp ON Lamp OFF Blinking

LED Status

-

CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE

(TRICKLE CHARGE)

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Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charging Cable

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How to Disconnect Portable
Charging Cable
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)

1. Before disconnecting the charging

connector, make sure the door
lock is released.
When the door is locked, the charg-
ing connector lock system will be
triggered. And the charging con-
nector will not be disconnected.

2. Hold the charging connector han-

dle and pull it while pressing the
release button (1).

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CAUTION

- Disconnecting

charging plug

When disconnecting the charg-
ing connector, do not try to dis-
connect it by force while not
pressing the release button. This
may damage the charging con-
nector and vehicle charging inlet.

CAUTION

In order to disconnect the
charging connector, release the
door lock to unlatch the charg-
ing connector lock system.
If not, the charging connector
and the vehicle's charging inlet
may be damaged.

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3. Make sure to completely close the

normal charging inlet cover.

4. Make sure to completely close the

charging door.

5. Disconnect the plug from the

household electric outlet. Do not
pull the cable when disconnecting
the plug.

6. Close the protective cover for the

charging connector so that foreign
substances do not flow into the
terminal.

7. Put the charging cable inside the

cable compartment to protect it.

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Plug

Electric Outlet

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Precautions for Portable
Charging Cable
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)

•

Use the portable charging cable
that is certified by Kia Motors.

•

Do not try to repair, disassemble,
or adjust the portable charging
cable.

•

Do not use an extension cord or
adapter.

•

Stop using immediately when fail-
ure occurs.

•

Do not touch the plug and charg-
ing connector with wet hands.

•

Do not touch the terminal part of
the normal charging connector
and the normal charging inlet on
the vehicle.

•

Do not connect the charging con-
nector to voltage that does not
comply with regulations.

• Do not use the portable charging

cable if it is worn out, exposed, or
there exists any type of damage
on the portable charging cable.

• If the ICCB case and normal

charging connector is damaged,
cracked, or the wires are exposed
in any way, do not use the portable
charging cable.

• Do not let kids operate or touch

the portable charging cable.

• Keep the control box free of water.
• Keep the normal charging connec-

tor or plug terminal free of foreign
substances.

• Do not step on the cable or cord.

Do not pull the cable or cord and
do not twist or bend it.

• Do not charge when there is light-

ning.

• Do not drop the control box or

place a heavy object on the con-
trol box.

• Do not place an object that can

generate high temperatures near
the charger when charging.

• Charging with the worn out or

damaged household electric outlet
can result in a risk of electric
shock. If you are in doubt to the
household electric outlet condi-
tion, have it checked by licensed
electrician and charge again.

• Stop using the portable charging

cable immediately if the house-
hold electric outlet or any compo-
nents is overheated or you notice
burnt odors.

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1. With the smart key, sit in the dri-

ver's seat.

2. Fasten the safety belt before start-

ing the vehicle.

3. Make sure to engage the parking

brake for your safety.

4. Turn OFF all electrical devices.

5. Make sure the accelerator and

brake pedal have clearance with
your right foot.

6. Make sure to press and hold the

brake pedal.

7. While pressing the brake pedal,

place the shift lever in P (Park).
Vehicle only starts when the shift
lever is placed in P (Park).

8. Press and hold the brake while

pressing the POWER button.

9. When

(indicator lamp) is ON,

you can drive the vehicle.
When

(indicator lamp) is OFF,

you cannot drive the vehicle. Start
the vehicle again.

10.Press and hold the brake pedal

and place the shift lever in the
desired position.

How to Start the Vehicle

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For vehicles with Shift Lock, you

have to press the POWER button
to the ON position, press and
hold the brake pedal, then press
the unlock button on the shift
lever while it is placed in P (Park)
in order to move the shift lever to
R (Reverse).

• While the charging cable is con-

nected, you cannot use the shift
lever for safety reasons.

11.Release the parking brake and

slowly release the brake pedal.
Check if the vehicle slowly moves
forward, then press the accelera-
tor pedal.

1. Hold down the brake pedal while

the vehicle is parked.

2. While pressing the brake pedal,

place the shift lever in P (Park).

3. While pressing the brake pedal,

engage the parking brake.

4. While pressing the brake pedal,

press the POWER button and stop
the vehicle.

5. Check if

(indicator lamp) is

turned OFF on the instrument
cluster.
When

(indicator lamp) is ON

and the shift lever is in a position
other than P (Park), the driver can
accidently press the accelerator
pedal, causing the vehicle to move
unexpectedly.

How to Stop the Vehicle

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The Pedestrian Warning System
generates engine sound for pedestri-
ans to hear vehicle sound because
there is little sound while the Electric
Vehicle (EV) is operating.
If the vehicle is moving at a slow
speed, the Pedestrian Warning
System will be operated.
- When the reduction gear is shifted

to [R], the Pedestrian Warning
System will be operated immedi-
ately.

• The vehicle generates little sound.

Be aware of your driving environ-
ment and drive safely.

• After you park the vehicle or while

you are waiting at a traffic light,
check whether there are kids or
obstacles around the vehicle.

• Check if there is something behind

the vehicle when driving in
reverse. Pedestrians may not hear
the sound of the vehicle.

Active ECO helps improve energy
efficiency by controlling certain
motor and climate contol system
operating parameters. Energy effi-
ciency depends on the driver's driv-
ing habit and road condition.
• When the Active ECO button is

pressed the ECO indicator (green)
will illuminate to show that the
Active ECO is operating.

• When the Active ECO is activated,

it will remain on until the Active
ECO button is pressed again.
Active ECO does not turn off when
the vehicle is restarted. To turn off
Active ECO, press the Active ECO
button again.

• If Active ECO is turned off, the sys-

tem will return to normal mode.

Pedestrian Warning System

Active ECO system

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On average, a vehicle can drive
about 111miles (179km) when the
high voltage battery is 100%
charged.
Under certain circumstances where
the air conditioner/heater is ON, the
distance to empty is impacted,
resulting in a possible distance range
from 75~162mi. (120~260km). When
using the heater during cold weather
or driving at high speed, the high
voltage battery consumes a lot more
electricity. This may reduce the dis-
tance to empty significantly.

After “---” has been displayed, the vehi-
cle can drive an additional 2.5~6.0 mi.
(4~9 km) (depending on driving speed,
heater/air conditioner, weather, driving
style, and other factors).
Distance to empty that is displayed
on the instrument cluster after com-
pleting a recharge may vary signifi-
cantly depending on previous operat-
ing patterns.
When previous driving patterns
include high speed driving, resulting
in the driving battery using more
electricity than usual, the estimated
distance to empty is reduced. When
the high voltage battery uses a little
electricity in ECO mode, the estimat-
ed distance to empty increases.
Distance to empty may depend on
many factors such as the charge
amount of the high voltage battery,
weather, temperature, durability of
the battery, geographical features,
and driving style.

Natural degradation may occur with
the high voltage battery depending
on the number of years the vehicle is
used. This may reduce the distance
to empty.

Range

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• If you operate the air conditioner

/heater too much, the driving battery
uses too much electricity. This may
reduce the distance to empty.
Therefore, it is recommended that
you set the cabin temperature to
(73°F (23°C)) AUTO. This setting
that has been certified by various
assessment tests to maintain opti-
mal energy consumption rates while
keeping the temperature fresh.
Turn OFF the heater and air con-
ditioner if you do not need them.

• Press and hold the accelerator

pedal to maintain speed and drive
economically.

• Gradually press and release the

accelerator pedal when accelerat-
ing or decelerating.

• Always maintain specified tire

pressures.

• Do not use unnecessary electrical

components while driving.

• Do not load unnecessary items in

the vehicle trunk.

• Do not mount parts that may

increase air resistance.

It shows the energy consumption
rate of the vehicle and the
charge/discharge status of the
regenerative brakes.

• POWER : It shows the energy

consumption rate of the vehicle
when driving uphill or accelerat-
ing. The more electric energy is
used, the higher the gauge level.

• ECO GUIDE : It shows the energy

consumption rate during normal
driving condition.

• CHARGE : It shows the charging

status of the battery when it is
being charged by the regenerative
brakes (decelerating or driving on
a downhill road). The more electric
energy is charged, the lower the
gauge level.

Motor Operation Gauge

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Tips for Improving Distance
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State of charge (SOC) gauge
for high voltage battery

• It shows the charging status of the

high voltage battery.
[MIN] position on the indicator
indicates that there is not enough
energy in the high voltage battery.
[MAX] position indicates that the
driving battery is fully charged.

• When driving on highways or

motorways, make sure to check in
advance if the driving battery is
charged enough.

When there are 3 gauge bars (near
the "MIN" area) on the high voltage
charge indicator, the warning lamp
turns ON to alert you of the battery
level.
When the warning lamp turns ON, the
vehicle can drive an additional 14~28
miles (22~45 km) (depending on the
driving speed, heater/air conditioner,
weather, driving style, and other fac-
tors). Charging is required.

When there are 1-2 gauge bars left
for the high voltage battery, the vehi-
cle speed is limited and then eventu-
ally the vehicle will be turned OFF.
Charge the vehicle immediately.

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Low Battery

When the high voltage battery level
reaches below 20%, this warning
message illuminates.
In this case, the warning lamp on the
instrument cluster (

) turns ON

simultaneously.
Charge the high voltage battery
immediately.

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Low Battery. Charge imme-
diately

When the high voltage battery level
reaches below 10%, this warning
message illuminates .
In this case, the warning lamp on the
instrument cluster (

) turns ON

simultaneously and the distance to
empty gauge will be displayed as “---”.
Charge the high voltage battery
immediately.

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Charge immediately. Power
limited

When the high voltage battery level
reaches below 7%, this warning
message illuminates.
In this case, the warning lamp on the
instrument cluster (

) and the

power down warning lamp (

)turn

ON simultaneously and the distance
to empty gauge will be displayed as
“---”.
The vehicle’s power will be reduced
to minimize the energy consumption
of the high voltage battery. Charge
the battery immediately.

Warning Message on LCD Display
(related to charge)

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Power limited

In the following cases, this warning
message illuminates when the vehi-
cle’s power is limited for the safety.
– When the high voltage battery is

below a certain level, or voltage is
decreasing.

– When the temperature of the

motor or high voltage battery is
too high or too low.

– When there is a problem with the

cooling system or a failure that
may interrupt normal driving.

• When this warning messages is

displayed, do not accelerate or
start the vehicle suddenly.

• Charge the battery immediately

when the high voltage battery
level is not enough.

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Unplug vehicle to start

When the vehicle is started while the
charging connector is connected,
this warning message illuminates.
Remove the charging connector and
start the vehicle.

DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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