Kia Soul (2020 year). Owner's manual — part 15

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WARNING

䳜 The vehicle center of gravity will

be higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack. Avoid sudden
starts, braking, sharp turns,
abrupt maneuvers or high speeds
that may result in loss of vehicle
control or rollover resulting in an
accident.

䳜 Always drive slowly and turn cor-

ners carefully when carrying
items on the roof rack. Severe
wind updrafts, caused by passing
vehicles or natural causes, can
cause sudden upward pressure on
items loaded on the roof rack.
This is especially true when car-
rying large, flat items such as
wood panels or mattresses. This
could cause the items to fall off
the roof rack and cause damage
to your vehicle or others around
you.

䳜 To prevent damage or loss of

cargo while driving, check fre-
quently before or while driving to
make sure the items on the roof
rack are securely fastened.

Audio system

NOTICE

If you install an after market HID
head lamp, your vehicle's audio and
electronic device may malfunction.

* If your vehicle is equipped with

multimedia system, refer to a sep-
arately supplied manual for
detailed information.

Shark fin antenna

The shark fin antenna will receive
the transmit data.

USB port

You can use an USB port to plug in
an USB.

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NOTICE

When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet,
noise may occur during playback. If
this happens, use the power source
of the portable audio device.

How vehicle radio works

FM reception

AM and FM radio signals are broad-
cast from transmitter towers
located around your city. They are
intercepted by the radio antenna on

your vehicle. This signal is then pro-
cessed by the radio and sent to your
vehicle speakers.

However, in some cases the signal
coming to your vehicle may not be
strong and clear.

This can be due to factors, such as
the distance from the radio station,
closeness of other strong radio sta-
tions or the presence of buildings,
bridges or other large obstructions
in the area.

AM reception

AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broad-
casts. This is because AM radio
waves are transmitted at low fre-
quencies. These long distance, low
frequency radio waves can follow
the curvature of the earth rather
than traveling straight. In addition,
they curve around obstructions
resulting in better signal coverage.

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FM radio station

FM broadcasts are transmitted at
high frequencies and do not bend to
follow the earth's surface. Because
of this, FM broadcasts generally
begin to fade within short distances
from the station. Also, FM signals
are easily affected by buildings,
mountains, and obstructions. This
can lead to undesirable or unpleas-
ant listening conditions which might
lead you to believe a problem exists
with your radio.

The following conditions are normal
and do not indicate radio trouble:
䳜 Fading - As your vehicle moves

away from the radio station, the
signal will weaken and sound will
begin to fade. When this occurs,
we suggest that you select
another station with a stronger
signal.

䳜 Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals

or large obstructions between the
transmitter and your radio can
disturb the signal causing static or
fluttering noises to occur. Reduc-
ing the treble level may lessen
this effect until the disturbance
clears.

䳜 Station Swapping - As an FM sig-

nal weakens, another more pow-
erful signal near the same
frequency may begin to play. This
is because your radio is designed
to lock onto the clearest signal. If
this occurs, select another station
with a stronger signal.

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䳜 Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio

signals being received from sev-
eral directions can cause distor-
tion or fluttering. This can be
caused by a direct and reflected
signal from the same station, or
by signals from two stations with
close frequencies. If this occurs,
select another station until the
condition has passed.

Using a cellular phone or a two-
way radio

When a cellular phone is used inside
the vehicle, noise may be produced
from the audio system. This does
not mean that something is wrong
with the audio equipment. In such a
case, try to operate mobile devices
as far from the audio equipment as
possible.

When using a communication sys-
tem such as a cellular phone or a
radio set inside the vehicle, a sepa-
rate external antenna must be fit-
ted. When a cellular phone or a radio
set is used with an internal antenna
alone, it may interfere with the
vehicle's electrical system and
adversely affect safe operation of
the vehicle.

WARNING

Cell phone use
Do not use a cellular phone while
driving. Stop at a safe location to
use a cellular phone.

WARNING

Distracted driving
Driving while distracted can result in
a loss of vehicle control that may
lead to an accident, severe bodily
injury, or death. The driver's pri-
mary responsibility is the safe and
legal operation of the vehicle, and
the use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle systems
which take the driver's eyes, atten-
tion, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which
are not permissible by law, should
never be used during the operation
of the vehicle.

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Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

IC

This device complies with Industry
Canada's licence-exempt RSSs.

Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause inter-

ference; and

2. This device must accept any

interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

Le pr sent appareil est conforme
aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applica-
bles aux appareils radio exempts de
licence.

L'exploitation est autoris e aux
deux conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de

brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit

accepter tout brouillage
radio lectrique subi, m me si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.

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Be sure the exhaust system does not leak. . . . . . . 5-7
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
䳜 Illuminated ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
䳜 Ignition switch position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
䳜 Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-11
䳜 Stopping the gasoline engine (Manual Transmission). 5-12
ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
䳜 Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . .5-12
䳜 ENGINE START/STOP button position. . . . . . . ...5-12
䳜 Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-15
䳜 Stopping the engine (Manual Transmission) . . . . ...5-18
Manual transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-18
䳜 Manual transmission operation . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
䳜 Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Intelligent variable transmission (IVT) . . . . . . . . 5-21
䳜 Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) operation . . ..5-21
䳜 Shift lock system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-24
䳜 Ignition key interlock system . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
䳜 Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Dual clutch transmission (DCT) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
䳜 Dual clutch transmission operation . . . . . . . . ..5-27
䳜 LCD display for transmission temperature and warning

message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29

䳜 Transmission ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
䳜 Paddle shifter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
䳜 Shift lock system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-36
䳜 Ignition key interlock system . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37

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䳜 Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-39
䳜 Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
䳜 Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
䳜 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
䳜 Electronic stability control (ESC). . . . . . . . . . 5-44
䳜 Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . 5-47
䳜 Hill-start Assist Control (HAC). . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
䳜 Good braking practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
(Camera Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-51
䳜 Setting and activating the FCA . . . . . . . . . . ..5-51
䳜 Setting the initial warning activation time. . . . . ...5-52
䳜 Prerequisite for the FCA activation. . . . . . . . ...5-52
䳜 FCA warning message and brake control. . . . . . .5-53
䳜 Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
䳜 FCA front view camera sensor. . . . . . . . . . ...5-55
䳜 Warning message and warning light. . . . . . . . .5-55
䳜 FCA malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-56
䳜 Limitations of the FCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-57
䳜 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-

exempt RSS standard(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-61

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist FCA Sensor fusion
type (front Camera + front radar type) . . . . . . . .5-62
䳜 Setting and activating the FCA . . . . . . . . . . ..5-62
䳜 Setting the initial warning activation time. . . . . ...5-63
䳜 Prerequisite for the FCA activation. . . . . . . . ...5-63
䳜 FCA warning message and brake control. . . . . . .5-63
䳜 Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
䳜 FCA front radar / Camera sensor . . . . . . . . . ..5-66

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䳜 Warning message and warning light. . . . . . . . .5-67
䳜 FCA malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-68
䳜 Limitations of the FCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-69
䳜 Recognizing pedestrians . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-73
䳜 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-

exempt RSS standard(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75

Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
䳜 Cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-76
䳜 Setting cruise control speed. . . . . . . . . . . ...5-76
䳜 Increasing cruise control set speed:. . . . . . . . ..5-77
䳜 Decreasing the cruising speed . . . . . . . . . . ...5-77
䳜 Accelerating temporarily with the cruise control on . .5-78
䳜 Cancelling cruise control. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-78
䳜 Resuming cruising speed at more than

approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) . . . . . . . . . .5-78

䳜 Turning cruise control off . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-79
Smart Cruise Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-79
䳜 Smart Cruise Control switch. . . . . . . . . . . ...5-81
䳜 Setting Smart Cruise Control speed. . . . . . . . ..5-81
䳜 Increasing Smart Cruise Control set speed. . . . . ..5-82
䳜 Decreasing Smart Cruise Control set speed . . . . . 5-82
䳜 Accelerating temporarily with Smart Cruise Control on... 5-83
䳜 Smart Cruise Control will be temporarily canceled

when: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-83

䳜 Resuming Smart Cruise Control set speed . . . . . ..5-85
䳜 Turning Smart Cruise Control off . . . . . . . . . ..5-85
䳜 Setting vehicle-to-vehicle distance. . . . . . . . ...5-85
䳜 When the lane ahead is clear: . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
䳜 When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane:. . 5-86
䳜 Adjusting the sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control . . ..5-89

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䳜 Converting to Cruise Control mode. . . . . . . . . 5-90
䳜 Limitations of the Smart Cruise Control. . . . . . ...5-90
䳜 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-

exempt RSS standard(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-95

ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-95
䳜 Auto stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-96
䳜 Auto start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-97
䳜 Condition of ISG system operation. . . . . . . . . 5-97
䳜 ISG system deactivation. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-98
䳜 ISG system malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-98
Drive mode integrated control system. . . . . . . ...5-99
Blind-Spot Collision Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-101
䳜 Setting and activating the BCW . . . . . . . . . .. 5-102
䳜 Setting the warning volume of the Blind-Spot Collision

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-103

䳜 Operating Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-103
䳜 Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) alert . . . . . .. 5-104
䳜 Detecting Sensor (radar). . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-105
䳜 Warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-106
䳜 Limitations of the BCW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108
䳜 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-

exempt RSS standard(s). . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-111

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) / Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA). . . 5-111
䳜 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) system. .5-111
䳜 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-111

䳜 Setting and activating the RCCW/RCCA. . . . . . . 5-112
䳜 Setting the initial warning activation time. . . . . 5-112

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䳜 Setting the warning volume of the Rear Cross-Traffic

Collision Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-113

䳜 Operating conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-113
䳜 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) alert . ..5-113
䳜 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-114

䳜 Detecting Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-117
䳜 Warning message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-117
䳜 Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-119
䳜 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-

exempt RSS standard(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-122

Driver Attention Warning (DAW) . . . . . . . . . . 5-123
䳜 Setting and activating the DAW. . . . . . . . . ...5-123
䳜 Displaying the driver's attention level . . . . . . . 5-123
䳜 Taking a break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-124
䳜 Resetting the Driver Attention Warning system. . ..5-124
䳜 DAW disabled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-125
䳜 DAW malfunction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-125
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) System. . . . . . . . . 5-127
䳜 LKA operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-128
䳜 LKA activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-128
䳜 Warning message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-129
䳜 The system will be canceled when:. . . . . . . . .5-131
䳜 Driver's Attention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-132
䳜 LKA malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-133
䳜 LKA function change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-134
Economical operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-135
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-137
Winter driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141

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Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-144
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-144
䳜 Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit -. . . . . 5-145
䳜 Certification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-147
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-148

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Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

Be sure the exhaust system
does not leak.

The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose.

If you hear a change in the sound of
the exhaust or if you drive over
something that strikes the under-
neath side of the vehicle, have the
exhaust system checked as soon as
possible by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

Engine exhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in a
enclosed area for a prolonged time.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon mon-
oxide, a colorless, odorless gas that
can cause unconsciousness and
death by asphyxiation.

WARNING

Open trunk
Do not drive with the trunk open.
Poisonous exhaust gases can enter
the passenger compartment. If you
must drive with the trunk open pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at

"Fresh", the air flow control at
"Floor" or "Face" and the fan at
the highest speed.

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Before driving

Before driving

Before getting into the vehicle, you
should examine the car and its sur-
roundings. After getting into the
vehicle, you should check a number
of things before driving.

Before entering vehicle
䳜 Be sure that all windows, outside

mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.

䳜 Check the condition of the tires.
䳜 Check under the vehicle for any

sign of leaks.

䳜 Be sure there are no obstacles

behind you if you intend to back
up.

Necessary inspections

Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in "Mainte-
nance" on page 7-4.

WARNING

Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving. The
driver's primary responsibility is in
the safe and legal operation of the
vehicle. Use of any handled devices,
other equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should not
be used during vehicle operation.

Before starting
䳜 Close and lock all doors.
䳜 Position the seat so that all con-

trols are easily reached.

䳜 Buckle your seat belt.
䳜 Adjust the inside and outside

rearview mirrors.

䳜 Be sure that all lights work.
䳜 Check all gauges.
䳜 Check the operation of warning

lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.

䳜 Release the parking brake and

make sure the brake warning light
goes out.

For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.

WARNING

Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-
ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.

WARNING

Check surroundings
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe-
cially children, before putting a vehi-
cle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

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WARNING

Loose objects
Securely store items in your vehicle.
When you make a sudden stop or
turn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the floor
and it could interfere with the oper-
ation of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident.

WARNING

Driving while intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Even a small amount of alcohol will
affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment.
Driving while under the influence of
drugs is as dangerous as or more
dangerous than driving drunk.

WARNING

Proper footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, sandals, etc.) may interfere
with your ability to use the brake
and accelerator pedals.

Key positions (if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with four
different ignition positions.

Illuminated ignition switch

Whenever a front door is opened,
the ignition switch will illuminate for
your convenience, provided the igni-
tion switch is not in the ON position.

The light will go off immediately
when the ignition switch is turned
on. It will also go off after about 30
seconds when the door is closed.

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Ignition switch position

Your vehicle is equipped with four
different ignition positions.

LOCK (1)

The ignition key can be removed
only in the LOCK position.

ACC (Accessory) (2)

The electrical accessories are oper-
ative. If difficulty is experienced
turning the ignition switch to the
ACC position, turn the key while
turning the steering wheel right and
left to release the tension.

ON (3)

The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after
the engine is started.

Do not leave the ignition switch ON
if the engine is not running to pre-
vent battery discharge.

START (4)

Turn the ignition switch to the
START position to start the engine.
The engine will crank until you
release the key; then it returns to
the ON position. The brake warning
light can be checked in this position.

The anti-theft steering column lock
(if equipped) is not a substitute for
the parking brake. Before leaving
the driver's seat, always make sure
the shift lever is engaged in P (Park)
for intelligent variable transmission,
set the parking brake fully and shut
the engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occur if
these precautions are not taken.

WARNING

Ignition switch
Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss of
directional control and braking func-
tion, which could cause an accident.

NOTICE

If you leave the ignition switch to
the ACC or ON position for a long
time, the battery may discharge.

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WARNING

Key holder
Do not attach small purses, multiple
keys, or any other heavy accesso-
ries to the driver's key chain used to
start the vehicle. This may cause
the driver to accidently make the
key inserted in the vehicle to change
the ignition position to the ACC posi-
tion while the vehicle is moving
thereby increasing the risk of an
accident and causing the deactiva-
tion of several safety features.

WARNING

Leaving the Vehicle
To avoid unexpected or sudden
vehicle movement, never leave your
vehicle if the transmission is not
locked in the P (Park) position and
the parking brake is fully engaged.
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever is
engaged in P (Park), set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.

Starting the engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2. Depending on your vehicle's

transmission type, follow the step
below.
䳜 Manual Transmission - Depress

the clutch pedal fully and shift
the transmission into Neutral.

Keep the clutch pedal and brake
pedal depressed while turning
the ignition switch to the start
position.

䳜 Intelligent Variable Transmis-

sion - Place the transmission
shift lever in P (Park). Depress
the brake pedal fully.

You can also start the engine
when the shift lever is in the N
(Neutral) position.

3. Turn the ignition switch to START

and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 sec-
onds), then release the key.
It should be started without
depressing the accelerator.

4. Do not wait for the engine to

warm up while the vehicle
remains stationary. Start driving
at moderate engine speeds.
(Steep accelerating and deceler-
ating should be avoided.)

WARNING

Steering wheel
Never reach for any controls
through the steering wheel while
the vehicle is in motion. The pres-
ence of your hand or arm in this
area could cause a loss of vehicle
control.

If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position. If
traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N