KIA Soul EV (2018 year). Manual — part 10

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Opening the hood

1. Pull the release lever to unlatch

the hood. The hood should pop
open slightly.

Open the hood after turning off the
vehicle on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P (Park) position
and setting the parking brake.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise

the hood slightly, pull the second-
ary latch (1) inside of the hood
center and lift the hood (2).

3. Raise the hood. It will completely

rise by itself after it has been
raised about halfway.

Closing the hood

1. Before closing the hood, check the

following:

• All filler caps in engine compart-

ment must be correctly installed.

• Gloves, rags or any other com-

bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.

2. Return the support rod to its clip to

prevent it from rattling.

3.Lower the hood until it is about 30

cm above the closed position and
let it drop. Make sure that it locks
into place.

4. Check that the hood has engaged

properly. If the hood can be raised
slightly, it is not properly engaged.

Open it again and close it with a lit-
tle more force.

HOOD

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WARNING

Before closing the hood, ensure
that all obstructions are removed
from the hood opening. Closing
the hood with an obstruction
present in the hood opening may
result in severe personal injury.

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WARNING

- Unsecured

hood

Always double check to be sure
that the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could fly open
while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility,
which might result in an accident.

WARNING

- Fire risk

Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
motor compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.

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The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to
the ACC or LOCK position. However,
if the front doors are opened, the
sunroof cannot be opened even with-
in the 30 seconds period.

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NOTICE

• In cold and wet climates, the sun-

roof may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.

• After a vehicle is washed or in a

rainstorm be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.

PANORAMIC SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

CAUTION

- Sunroof control

Do not continue to pull or push
the sunroof glass control lever
after the sunroof is fully
opened,

closed,

or tilted.

Damage to the motor or system
components could occur.

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WARNING

- Roof cargo

Do not operate the sun roof
while using the roof rack to
transport cargo. This may cause
the cargo to come loose and
distract the driver.

CAUTION

Do not sit on the top of the vehi-
cle. It may cause vehicle damage.

WARNING

Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may cause
death, serious injury, or proper-
ty damage.

WARNING

In order to prevent accidental
operation of the sunroof, espe-
cially by a child, do not let a
child operate the sunroof.

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Sunroof open warning
(if equipped)

If the driver removes the ignition key
(smart key: turns off the engine)
when the sunroof is not fully closed,
the warning chime will sound for a
few seconds and a message will
appear on the LCD display or warn-
ing indicator will illuminate.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.

Sliding the sunroof

When the sunshade is closed

Pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 2nd detent position, the
sunshade and sunroof glass will slide
all the way open. To stop the sunroof
movement at any point, push the sun-
roof control lever momentarily.

When the sunshade is opened

Pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 1st or 2nd detent position,
the sunroof glass will slide all the way
open. To stop the sunroof movement
at any point, pull or push the sunroof
control lever momentarily.

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The front part of the sunroof glass

can only be opened and closed.

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Automatic reversal

If an object or part of the body is
detected while the sunroof glass or
sunshade is closing automatically, it
will reverse the direction, and then
stop.
The auto reverse function does not
work if a tiny obstacle is between the
sliding glass or sunshade and the
sunroof sash. You should always
check that all passengers and
objects are away from the sunroof
before closing it.

Tilting the sunroof

When the sunshade is closed

Push the sunroof control lever
upward, the sunshade will slide
halfway open then the sunroof glass
will tilt.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.

When the sunshade is closed

Push the sunroof control lever
upward, the sunroof glass will tilt.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.

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Do not extend the face, neck, arms
or body outside the sunroof while
driving.

Sunshade

To open the sunshade

Pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 1st detent position.

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CAUTION

- Sunroof motor

damage

If you try to open the sunroof
when the temperature is below
freezing or when the sunroof is
covered with snow or ice, the
glass or the motor could be
damaged.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the sun-
roof, periodically remove any
dirt that may accumulate on the
guide rail.

WARNING

- Sunroof

Operation

When closing the sunroof, make
sure there are no body parts in
the movement range of the slid-
ing roof. Parts of the body could
become trapped or crushed.

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To close the sunshade when the
sunroof glass is closed

Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward or pull it down to the 1st detent
position.
To stop the sliding at any point, press
the sunshade control switch momen-
tarily.

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NOTICE

Wrinkles formed on the sunshade as
material characteristic are normal.

Closing the sunroof

To close the sunroof glass with
the sunshade

Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward or downward to the 2nd detent
position. The sunroof glass and sun-
shade will close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.

To close the sunroof glass only

Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward or downward to the 1st detent
position. The sunroof glass will close
automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.

CAUTION

- Automatic

sunroof shade

• Do not pull or push the sun-

shade by hand as such action
may damage the sunshade or
cause it to malfunction.

• Close the sunroof when driv-

ing in dusty environments.
Dust may cause a malfunction
of the vehicle system.

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Resetting the sunroof

Whenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, you must
reset your sunroof system as follows:

1.Start the engine.
2.Close the sunshade and sunroof

completely if opened.

3.Release the sunroof control lever.
4.Push the sunroof control lever for-

ward in the direction of close
(about 10 seconds) until the sun-
shade slightly moves.

Then,

release the lever.

5.Push the sunroof glass control

lever forward in the direction of
close, until the sunroof operates as
follows again:

Sunshade open

→

Glass tilt open

→

Glass slide open

→

Glass slide

close

→

Sunshade close

Then, release the lever.

When this is complete, the sunroof
system is reset.

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NOTICE

If you do not reset the sunroof, it
may not work properly.

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NOTICE

If the sunroof is not reset when the
vehicle battery is disconnected or
discharged, or related fuse is blown,
the sunroof may operate improper-
ly.

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Electric power steering (EPS)

The power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If the
vehicle is in not the ready (

) mode

or if the power steering system
becomes inoperative, the vehicle may
still be steered, but it will require
increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by a power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering becomes heavier as
the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for optimum steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.

• If the Electric Power Steering

System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steering
wheel may require increased
steering effort. Take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer and have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

• When you operate the steering

wheel in low temperature, noise
may occur. If temperature rises, the
noise will likely disappear. This is a
normal condition.

• When the vehicle is stationary,

when the steering wheel is turned
all the way to the left or right con-
tinuously, the steering wheel
becomes harder to turn. The power
assist is limited to protect the
motor from overheating.
As time passes, the steering wheel
return to its normal condition.

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NOTICE

The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not

illuminate.

• The steering gets heavy immedi-

ately after turning the POWER
button on. This happens as the
system performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
are completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.

• A click noise may be heard from

the EPS relay after the POWER
button is turned to the ON or OFF
position.

• A motor noise may be heard when

the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.

• If the Electric Power Steering

System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steer-
ing wheel may become difficult to
control or operate abnormally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

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• When you operate the steering

wheel in low temperature, abnor-
mal noise may occur. If tempera-
ture rises, the noise will likely dis-
appear. This is a normal condition.

• When the charging system warn-

ing light comes on due to the low
voltage (When the alternator or
battery) does not operate normal-
ly or it malfunctions), the steering
wheel may require increased
steering effort.

Tilt and telescopic steering

Tilt and telescopic steering allows
you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can also raise it
to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.

The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.

To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock-release lever (1),
adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3, if
equipped) then pull up the lock-
release lever to lock (4) the steering
wheel in place. Be sure to adjust the
steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion before driving.

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WARNING

- Steering

wheel adjustment

Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control.

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Heated steering wheel

With the POWER button in the ON
position, pressing the heated steer-
ing wheel button warms the steering
wheel. The indicator on the button
will illuminate.
To turn the heated steering wheel off,
press the button once again. The
indicator on the button will turn off.

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NOTICE

The heated steering wheel will turn
off automatically approximately 30
minutes after the heated steering
wheel is turned on.

Horn

To sound the horn, press the horn
symbols on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.

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NOTICE

To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on
your steering wheel (see illustra-
tion). The horn will operate only
when this area is pressed.

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CAUTION

• Do not install any grip to oper-

ate the steering wheel. This
causes damage to the heated
steering wheel system.

• When cleaning the heated

steering wheel, do not use an
organic solvent such as paint
thinner, benzene, alcohol and
gasoline. Doing so may dam-
age the surface of the steering
wheel.

• If the surface of steering

wheel is damaged by sharp
object, damage to the heated
steering wheel components
could occur.

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FLEX STEER

The FLEX STEER controls steering
effort based upon as driver's prefer-
ence or road condition.
You can select the desired steering
mode by pressing the FLEX STEER
button.
When the steering mode button is
pressed, the selected steering mode
will appear on the instrument cluster.
If the steering mode button is pressed
within 4 seconds, the steering mode
will change as shown above.

If the steering wheel mode button is
not pressed for about 4 seconds, the
LCD display will change to the previ-
ous screen.

Normal mode

The normal mode offers medium
steering effort.

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Sport mode

The steering wheel becomes heav-
ier. The sport mode is usually used
when driving on the highway.

Comfort mode

The steering wheel becomes lighter.
The comfort mode is usually used
when driving in the city or when park-
ing the vehicle.

• For your safety, if you press the

steering mode button while operat-
ing the steering wheel, but the
steering effort will not change
immediately. After operating the
steering wheel, the steering effort
will change automatically to the
selected mode.

• Use caution when changing the

steering mode while driving.

• When the electronic power steer-

ing is not operating properly, the
flex steering wheel will not work.

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MIRRORS

Inside rearview mirror

Adjust the rearview mirror so that the
center view through the rear window
is seen. Make this adjustment before
you start driving.
Do not place objects in the rear seat or
cargo area which would interfere with
your vision through the rear window.

Day/night rearview mirror
(if equipped)

Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce the glare from the headlights
of the vehicles behind you during
night driving.
Remember that you lose some
rearview clarity in the night position.

Electric chromic mirror (ECM)
(if equipped)

The electric rearview mirror automat-
ically controls the glare from the
headlights of the vehicles behind you
in nighttime or low light driving condi-
tions. The sensor mounted in the mir-
ror senses the light level around the
vehicle, and automatically controls
the headlight glare from the vehicles
behind you.
When the vehicle is in the ready (

)

mode the glare is automatically con-
trolled by the sensor mounted in the
rearview mirror.
Whenever the shift lever is shifted
into reverse (R), the mirror will auto-
matically go to the brightest setting in
order to improve the drivers view
behind the vehicle.

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Day

Night

WARNING

- Mirror adjust-

ment

Do not adjust the rearview mir-
ror while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of con-
trol.

WARNING

Do not modify the inside mirror
and don’t install a wide mirror. It
could result in injury, during an
accident or deployment of the
air bag.

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To operate the electric rearview mirror:

• The mirror defaults to the ON posi-

tion whenever the POWER button
is turned on.

• Press the ON/OFF button (1) to

turn the automatic dimming func-
tion off. The mirror indicator light
will turn off.
Press the ON/OFF button (1) to
turn the automatic dimming func-
tion on. The mirror indicator light
will illuminate.

UVO center (if equipped)

•

button

Press the

button to request

inquiries, consultation, Diagnostic
service, etc. Press the

button to

finish the call.

•

button

Press this button for navigation-relat-
ed services. Press this button to fin-
ish the call.

CAUTION -

Cleaning
mirror

When cleaning the mirror, use a
paper towel or similar material
dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror. It may
cause the liquid cleaner to enter
the mirror housing.

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Indicator

Sensor

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button

In case of an emergency, requests
for help to the UVO center.
The call is connected to the UVO
emergency rescue center.
Repressing the button will end the
call.
For more details, refer to the
Navigation Manual.

Outside rearview mirror

Be sure to adjust the mirror angles
before driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both
left-hand and right-hand outside
rearview mirrors. The mirrors can be
adjusted remotely with the remote
switch. The mirror heads can be fold-
ed back to prevent damage during an
automatic vehicle wash or when
passing through a narrow street.
The right outside rearview mirror is
convex. Objects seen in the mirror
are closer than they appear.
Use your interior rearview mirror or
direct observation to determine the
actual distance of following vehicles
when changing lanes.

If the mirror is jammed with ice, do
not adjust the mirror by force. Use an
approved spray de-icer (not radiator
antifreeze) to release the frozen
mechanism or move the vehicle to a
warm place and allow the ice to melt.

CAUTION

- Rearview

mirror

Do not scrape ice off the mirror
face; this may damage the sur-
face of the glass. If ice should
restrict the movement of the mir-
ror, do not force the mirror for
adjustment. To remove ice, use a
deicer spray, or a sponge or soft
cloth with very warm water.

WARNING

- Mirror

adjustment

Do not adjust or fold the outside
rearview mirrors while the vehi-
cle is moving. This could result
in loss of control.