Kia Soul (2020 year). Owner's manual — part 10

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LCD displays

Sunroof open warning display (if
equipped)

This warning is displayed if you turn
off the vehicle when the sunroof is
open.

Close the sunroof securely before
leaving your vehicle.

Low Pressure warning display

This warning message is displayed if
the tire pressure is low. The corre-
sponding tire on the vehicle will be
illuminated.

* For more details, refer to "Tire

Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" on page 6-9.

Lights mode

This indicator displays which exte-
rior light is selected using the light-
ing control.

You can activate or deactivate
Wiper/Lights Display function from
the User Settings mode in the clus-
ter LCD display.

Wiper mode

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This indicator displays which wiper
speed is selected using the wiper
control.

You can activate or deactivate
Wiper/Lights Display function from
the User Settings mode in the clus-
ter LCD display.

Shift to P or N to start engine for
smart key system

This warning message illuminates if
you try to start the engine with the
shift lever not in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position.

Press brake pedal to start engine
for smart key system

This warning message illuminates if
the ENGINE START/STOP button
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedly
without depressing the brake pedal.

It means that you should depress
the brake pedal to start the engine.

Battery discharging due to external
electrical devices

The vehicle can detect self-dis-
charge of the battery due to over-
current that is generated by unau-
thorized electrical devices such as
black box mounting during parking.

Please note that functions such as
Idle Stop and Go (ISG) are limited

and battery discharge problems
may occur.

If the warning continues even after
external electrical devices are
removed, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Press START button again for
smart key system

This warning message illuminates if
you cannot operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button when there is a
problem with the ENGINE START/
STOP button system.

It means that you could start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once more.

If the warning illuminates each time
you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.

Press START button with key for
smart key system

This warning message illuminates if
you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while the warning message
"Key not detected" is illuminating.

At this time, the immobilizer indica-
tor light blinks.

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Check DAW System (if equipped)

This warning message is displayed if
there is a problem with the Driver
Attention Alert System. In this case,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

* For more information, refer to

"Driver Attention Warning (DAW) (if
equipped)" on page 5-123.

Check BCW System (if equipped)

This warning message is displayed if
there is a problem with the Blind-
Spot Collision Warning (BCW) sys-
tem. In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

* For more information, refer to

"Blind-Spot Collision Warning (if
equipped)" on page 5-101.

Icy Road Warning (if equipped)

This warning is to warn the driver
the road may be icy.

When the following conditions occur,
the warning light (including Outside
Temperature Gauge) blinks 5 times
and then illuminates, and also warn-
ing chime sounds once.
䳜 The temperature on the Outside

Temperature Gauge is below
approximately 4 C (40 F).

NOTICE

If the icy road warning appears
while driving, you should drive more
attentively and safely refraining
from over-speeding, rapid accelera-
tion, sudden braking or sharp turn-
ing, etc.

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Warning and indicator lights

Warning and indicator lights

The warning light and indicator light
indicate a situation where the driver
should be careful and whether the
various functions are activated.

Warning lights

The warning light indicates situa-
tions that require the driver to pay
attention.

NOTICE

Warning lights
Make sure that all warning lights are
OFF after starting the vehicle. If any
light is still ON, this indicates a situ-
ation that needs attention.

Air bag Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch

or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately

6 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with

the SRS.

In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Seat Belt Warning Light

This warning light informs the driver
that the seat belt is not fastened.

* For more details, refer to "Seat

belts" on page 3-19.

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warn

-

ing Light

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch

or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately

3 seconds

- It remains on if the parking

brake is applied.

䳜 When the parking brake is applied.
䳜 When the brake fluid level in the

reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates

with the parking brake
released, it indicates the brake
fluid level in reservoir is low.

If the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. With the vehicle stopped, check

the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required (For
more details, refer to "Brake fluid"
on page 7-23). Then check all
brake components for fluid leaks.
If any leak on the brake system is

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still found, the warning light
remains on, or the brakes do not
operate properly, do not drive the
vehicle.
In this case, have your vehicle
towed to an authorized Kia dealer
and inspected.

Dual-diagonal braking system

Your vehicle is equipped with dualdi-
agonal braking systems. This means
you still have braking on two wheels
even if one of the dual systems
should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, greater pedal pressure are
required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will require
increased stopping distance with
only a portion of the brake system
working.

WARNING

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Light
Driving the vehicle with a warning
light ON is dangerous. If the Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
illuminates with the parking brake
released, it indicates that the brake
fluid level is low.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch

or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately

3 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with

the ABS (The normal braking sys-
tem will still be operational with-
out the assistance of the anti-
lock brake system).
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Electronic Brake force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light

These two warning lights illuminate
at the same time while driving:

䳜 When the ABS and regular brake

system may not work normally.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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WARNING

Electronic Brake force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on,
the brake system will not work nor-
mally and you may experience an
unexpected and dangerous situation
during sudden braking.
In this case, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.

Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch

or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It remains on until the vehicle is

started.

- When there is a malfunction

with the EPS.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with

the EPS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Charging System Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch

or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with

either the alternator or electrical
charging system.

If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the

alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch

or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is

started.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with

the emission control system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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CAUTION

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indica-
tor Lamp (MIL) on may cause dam-
age to the emission control systems
which could effect drivability and/or
fuel economy.

CAUTION

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic
converter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine power.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch

or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is

started.

䳜 When the engine oil pressure is

low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the

engine oil level (For more details,
refer to "Engine oil and filter" on

page 7-18. If the level is low, add
oil as required.
If the warning light remains on
after adding oil or if oil is not
available, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

CAUTION

Engine Overheating
Do not continue driving with the
engine overheated. Otherwise the
engine may be damaged.

CAUTION

Engine damage
If the engine is not stopped immedi-
ately after the engine oil pressure
warning light is illuminated and
stays on while the engine is running,
serious engine damage may result.

Low Fuel Level Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

When the fuel tank is nearly empty.

If the fuel tank is nearly empty:

Add fuel as soon as possible.

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CAUTION

Low Fuel Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuel
level below "E" can cause the engine
to misfire and damage the catalytic
converter. (if equipped)

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

(if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch

or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately

3 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When one or more of your tires

are significantly under inflated.
(The location of the underinflated
tires are displayed on the LCD dis-
play).

* For more details, refer to "Tire

Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" on page 6-9.

This warning light remains on after
blinking for approximately 60 sec-
onds or repeats blinking on and off
at the intervals of approximately 3
seconds:

䳜 When there is a malfunction with

the TPMS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

* For more details, refer to "Tire

Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" on page 6-9.

WARNING

Low tire pressure
䳜 Significantly low tire pressure

makes the vehicle unstable and
can contribute to loss of vehicle
control and increased braking dis-
tances.

䳜 Continued driving or low pressure

tires will cause the tires to over-
heat and fail.

WARNING

Safe Stopping
䳜 The TPMS cannot alert you to

severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.

䳜 If you notice any vehicle instabil-

ity, immediately take your foot
off the accelerator pedal, apply
the brakes gradually with light
force, and slowly move to a safe
position off the road.

Master Warning Light

This warning light informs the
driver the following situations

䳜 LED headlamp malfunction (if

equipped)

䳜 Blind-Spot Collision Warning sys-

tem malfunction (if equipped)

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䳜 Smart Cruise Control with Stop &

Go malfunction (if equipped)

䳜 Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist system malfunction (if
equipped)

䳜 Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar

blocked (if equipped)

䳜 Smart Cruise Control with Stop &

Go radar blocked (if equipped)

䳜 Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist radar blocked (if equipped)

䳜 Lamp malfunction
䳜 High Beam Assist malfunction (if

equipped)

To identify the details of the warn-
ing, look at the LCD display.

LED Headlamp Warning Light

(if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch

or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately

3 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with

the LED headlamp.

In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

This warning light blinks:

䳜 When there is a malfunction with

a LED headlamp related part.

In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

CAUTION

LED Headlamp Warning Light
Continuous driving with the LED
Headlamp Warning Light on or blink-
ing can reduce LED headlamp (low
beam) life.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
(FCA) System Warning Light

(if

equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch

or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately

3 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When the FCA system is turned

off.

䳜 When the radar sensor or cover is

blocked with dirt or snow. Check
the sensor and cover and clean
them by using a soft cloth.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with

FCA. If this occurs, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.

* For more details, refer to "Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist FCA
Sensor fusion type (front Camera +
front radar type) (if equipped)" on
page 5-62.

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Door Ajar Warning Light

(if

equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

When a door is not closed securely.

Liftgate Open Warning Light

(if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

When the liftgate is not closed
securely.

Washer Fluid Warning Light

(if

equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 When the washer fluid level in the

reservoir is nearly empty.
In this case, you should refill the
washer fluid.

Indicator lights

The indicator light indicates
whether the various functions are
activated.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch

or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.

- It illuminates for approximately

3 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with

the ESC system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

While the ESC is operating.
* For more details, refer to "Elec-

tronic stability control (ESC)" on
page 5-44.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

OFF Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch

or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately

3 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When you deactivate the ESC

system by pressing the ESC OFF
button.

* For more details, refer to "Elec-

tronic stability control (ESC)" on
page 5-44.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (With

-

out Smart Key)

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When the vehicle detects the

immobilizer in your key properly
while the ignition switch is ON.

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- At this time, you can start the

engine.

- The indicator light goes off

after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks:

When there is a malfunction with
the immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (With
Smart Key)

This indicator light illuminates for
up to 30 seconds:

䳜 When the vehicle detects the

smart key in the vehicle properly
while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is ACC or ON.
- At this time, you can start the

engine.

- The indicator light goes off

after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:

䳜 When the smart key is not in the

vehicle.
- At this time, you cannot start

the engine.

This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:

䳜 When the vehicle cannot detect

the smart key which is in the
vehicle while the ENGINE START/
STOP button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

䳜 When the battery of the smart

key is weak.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with

the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Auto stop indicator

This indicator will illuminate when
the engine enters the Idle Stop
mode of the ISG (Idle Stop and Go)
system.

When the automatic starting
occurs, the auto stop indicator on
the cluster will blink for 5 seconds.

* For more details, refer to "ISG (Idle

Stop and Go) system" on page 5-
95.

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NOTICE

When the engine automatically
starts by the ISG system, warning
lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or
Parking brake warning light) may
turn on for a few seconds.
This happens because of the low
battery voltage. It does not mean
the system is malfunctioning.

Turn Signal indicator Light

This indicator light blinks:

䳜 When you turn the turn signal

light on.

If any of the following occurs, there
may a malfunction with the turn
signal system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
䳜 The indicator light does not blink

but illuminates.

䳜 The indicator light blinks more

rapidly.

䳜 The indicator light does not illumi-

nate at all.

Low Beam Indicator Light

(if

equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When the headlights are on.

High Beam Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When the headlights are on and in

the high beam position.

䳜 When the turn signal lever is

pulled into the Flash-to-Pass
position.

High beam assist indicator

(if

equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 When the High-Beam is on with

the light switch in the AUTO light
position.

䳜 If your vehicle detects oncoming

or preceding vehicles, the high
beam assist system will switch
the high beam to low beam auto-
matically.

* For more details, refer to "High

Beam Assist (if equipped)" on page
4-96.

Light ON Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When the tail lights or headlights

are on.

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Front Fog Indicator Light

(if

equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When the front fog lights are on.

LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) System
Indicator

(if equipped)

The LKA indicator will illuminate
when you turn the lane keeping
assist system on by pressing the
LKA button.

If there is a problem with the sys-
tem, the yellow LKA indicator will
illuminate.

* For more details, refer to "Lane

Keeping Assist (LKA) System (if
equipped)" on page 5-127.

Cruise Indicator Light

(if

equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When the cruise control system is

enabled.

* For more details, refer to "Smart

Cruise Control (if equipped)" on
page 5-79.

SPORT Mode Indicator Light

(if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When you select "SPORT" mode

as drive mode.

* For more details, refer to "Drive

mode integrated control system (if
equipped)" on page 5-99.

ECO Mode Indicator Light

(if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When you select "ECO" mode as

drive mode.

* For more details, refer to "Drive

mode integrated control system (if
equipped)" on page 5-99.

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Head-Up Display (HUD)

Head-Up Display (HUD) (if
equipped)

The Head-Up Display is a transpar-
ent display which projects a shadow
of some information of the instru-
ment cluster and navigation on the
HUD screen.

Head-Up Display screen operation

The hidden screen will go up when
you press the screen operation
switch on the left side of the lower
part of crash pad and if you press
the switch again, the screen will
return to its original hidden position.

䳜 The Head-Up Display closes auto-

matically when the door is locked
with the smart key in the vehicle
OFF state.

䳜 For smart key vehicles, the lock/

unlock button on the outside han-
dle of the front door automati-
cally closes the Head-Up Display
when the door is locked.

䳜 If you do not lock the door in the

vehicle OFF state, the Head-Up
Display closes automatically after
about 5 minutes.

䳜 The Head-Up Display image on

the HUD screen may not be visible
when:
- Sitting posture is bad.
- Wearing a polarized sunglasses.
- There is an object on the cover

of the Head-Up Display.

- Driving on a wet road.
- Lighting is turned on inside the

vehicle.

- Any light comes from the out-

side.

- Wearing inadequate glasses for

your eyesight.

䳜 If the Head-Up Display image is

not shown well, adjust the height,
rotation or illumination of the
Head-Up Display in the cluster.

䳜 When the Head-Up Display needs

inspection or repair, have your
vehicle inspected or repaired by
an authorized Kia dealer.

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WARNING

Head-Up Display
䳜 Do not place any accessories on

the Head-Up Display shutter. It
might fall into Head-Up Display
and can damage to Head-Up Dis-
play.

䳜 Do not attach stickers or accesso-

ries to the Head-Up Display and
the crash pad.

䳜 Do not manually adjust the shut-

ter and combiner. The images
may not be visible due to finger-
prints. Excessive external force
during operation may cause dam-
age.

䳜 Do not place any objects near the

Head-Up Display. Interference
with the object during operation
may damage it.

䳜 Do not place any objects around

the Head-Up Display. It might
enter the narrow gap of the cover
and affects operation.

䳜 Do not place any liquids around

the Head-Up Display. Water or
other liquids can break when it
flows into the Head-Up Display.

䳜 Do not expose the combiner to

strong light. The combiner may be
deformed.

䳜 Do not use organic solvents,

detergents or abrasive cloths to
clean the Head-Up Display. Wipe it
off with a soft cloth. Do not
strongly wipe Head-Up Display
shutter. it might be damaged.

䳜 For safety, be sure to adjust the

settings when vehicle stopped.

䳜 When opening, closing and height

adjusting the Head-Up Display,
noise may be generated by the
motor and gear.

Head-Up Display Information

1. Turn By Turn navigation informa-

tion

2. Road signs
3. Speedometer
4. Cruise setting speed
5. Smart Cruise Control (SCC) infor-

mation

6. Lane Keeping Assist information
7. Blind-Spot Collision Warning

information

8. Warning lights (Low fuel)
9. AV mode information

* Road Sings and Turn By Turn navi-

gation information are available
depending on the region.

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Head-Up Display Setting

On the LCD display, you can change
the Head-Up Display settings as fol-
lows.
1. Display height
2. Rotation
3. Brightness
4. Content selection
5. Speedometer size
6. Speedometer color

* For more details, refer to "LCD Dis-

play Modes" on page 4-54

Parking distance warning-
reverse (if equipped)

The parking distance warning-
reverse assists the driver during
backward movement of the vehicle
by chiming if any object is sensed
within a distance of 120 cm (47 in)
behind the vehicle.

This system is a supplemental sys-
tem and it is not intended to nor
does it replace the need for extreme
care and attention of the driver. The
sensing range and objects detect-
able by the back sensors (1) are lim-
ited. Whenever backing-up, pay as
much attention to what is behind
you as you would in a vehicle with-
out a parking distance warning-
reverse.

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