Kia Soul (2020 year). Owner's manual — part 21

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䳜 Slow: Vehicle speed to the vehicle

ahead to maintain the set dis-
tance is slower than normal
speed.

䳜 Normal: Vehicle speed to the vehi-

cle ahead to maintain the set dis-
tance is normal

䳜 Fast: Vehicle speed to the vehicle

ahead to maintain the set dis-
tance is faster than normal speed.

NOTICE

The last selected mode remains in
the system.

Converting to Cruise Control mode

The driver may choose to only use
the cruise control mode (speed con-
trol function) by doing as follows:
1. Turn the smart cruise control sys-

tem on (the cruise indicator light
will be on but the system will not
be activated).

2. Push the distance to distance

switch for more than 2 seconds.

3. Choose between "Smart Cruise

Control" and "Cruise Control".

When the system is canceled using
the CRUISE button or the CRUISE
button is used after the vehicle is
turned on, the Smart Cruise Control
mode will turn on.

WARNING

When using the cruise control mode,
you must manually assess the dis-
tance to other vehicles as the sys-
tem will not automatically brake to
slow down for other vehicles.

Limitations of the Smart Cruise
Control

The smart cruise control system
may have limits to its ability to
detect distance to the vehicle ahead
due to road and traffic conditions.

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Smart Cruise Control

Driving on a curve

On curves, the smart cruise control
system may not immediately detect
a moving vehicle in your lane, and
then your vehicle could accelerate to
the set speed. Also, the vehicle
speed will rapidly decrease when the
vehicle ahead is recognized sud-
denly.

Select the appropriate set speed on
curves and adjust your vehicle speed
by depressing the accelerator or
brake pedal according to the road
and driving conditions ahead.

Your vehicle speed can be reduced
due to a vehicle in the adjacent lane.
Adjust your vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal accord-
ing to the road and driving condi-
tions ahead.

Adjust your speed by depressing the
brake pedal or applying the acceler-
ator pedal according to road and
driving conditions ahead. Check to
be sure that the road conditions
permit safe operation of the smart
cruise control.

Driving on a slope

During uphill or downhill driving, the
smart cruise control system may
not immediately detect a moving
vehicle in your lane, and may cause
your vehicle to accelerate to the set
speed.

Also, the vehicle speed will rapidly
down when the vehicle ahead is rec-
ognized suddenly.

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Select the appropriate set speed on
inclines and adjust your vehicle
speed by depressing the accelerator
or brake pedal according to the road
and driving conditions ahead.

Changing lanes

A vehicle which moves into your lane
from an adjacent lane cannot be
recognized by the sensor until it is in
the sensor's detection range.

The sensor may not detect immedi-
ately when a vehicle cuts in sud-
denly. Always pay attention to the
traffic, road and driving conditions.

If a vehicle which moves into your
lane is slower than your vehicle,
your speed may decrease to main-
tain the distance to the vehicle
ahead.

If a vehicle which moves into your
lane is faster than your vehicle, your
vehicle will accelerate to the
selected speed.

Your vehicle may accelerate when a
vehicle ahead of you disappears.

When you are warned that the vehi-
cle ahead of you is not detected,
drive with caution.

Recognizing the vehicle

Some vehicles ahead in your lane
cannot be recognized by the sensor
as follows:
䳜 Narrow vehicles such as motorcy-

cles or bicycles

䳜 Vehicles offset to one side
䳜 Slow-moving vehicles or sudden-

decelerating vehicles

䳜 Stopped vehicles

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Smart Cruise Control

䳜 Vehicles with small rear profiles

such as trailers with no loads

A vehicle ahead cannot be recog-
nized correctly by the sensor if any
of following occurs:
䳜 When the vehicle is pointing

upwards due to overloading in the
trunk (liftgate)

䳜 While making turns by steering
䳜 When driving to one side of the

lane

䳜 When driving on narrow lanes or

on curves

Adjust your vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal accord-
ing to the road and driving condi-
tions ahead.

When vehicles are at a standstill and
the vehicle in front of you changes
to the next lane, be careful when
your vehicle starts to move because
it may not immediately recognize
the stopped vehicle in front of you.

In this case, you must maintain a
safe braking distance, and if neces-
sary, depress the brake pedal to

reduce your driving speed in order
to maintain a safe distance.

Always look out for pedestrians
when your vehicle is maintaining a
distance with the vehicle ahead.

Always be cautious when approach-
ing vehicles that are taller with
higher clearance, or vehicles carry-
ing loads that stick out of the back
of the vehicle.

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WARNING

When using the Smart Cruise Con-
trol take the following precautions:
䳜 If an emergency stop is neces-

sary, you must apply the brakes.
The Smart Cruise Control system
may not be able to completely
stop the vehicle or avoid a collision
in every situation.

䳜 Keep a safe distance according to

road conditions and vehicle speed.
If the vehicle to vehicle distance is
too close during a high-speed
driving, a serious collision may
result.

䳜 Always maintain sufficient brak-

ing distance and decelerate your
vehicle by applying the brakes if
necessary.

䳜 The Smart Cruise Control system

cannot recognize a stopped vehi-
cle, pedestrians or an oncoming
vehicle.
Always look ahead cautiously to
prevent unexpected and sudden
situations from occurring.

䳜 Vehicles moving in front of you

with a frequent lane change may
cause a delay in the system's
reaction or may cause the system
to react to a vehicle actually in an
adjacent lane.
Always drive cautiously to prevent
unexpected and sudden situations
from occurring.

䳜 Always be aware of the selected

speed and vehicle to vehicle dis-

tance. The driver should not solely
rely on the system but always
pay attention to driving condi-
tions and control your vehicle
speed.

䳜 The Smart Cruise Control system

may not recognize complex driv-
ing situations so always pay
attention to driving conditions
and control your vehicle speed.

䳜 For safe operation, carefully read

and follow the instructions in this
manual before use.

䳜 Do not use smart cruise control

system on steep inclines or when
towing another vehicle or trailer
since such extreme loading can
interfere with your vehicle's abil-
ity to maintain the selected
speed.

NOTICE

The Smart Cruise Control System
may not operate temporarily due
to:
䳜 Electrical interference.
䳜 A modified suspension.
䳜 Differences of tire abrasion or tire

pressure.

䳜 Installing different type of tires.

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ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system

This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS stan-
dard(s).

Operation is subject to the following
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.

3. Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to oper-
ate the device.

ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system

Your vehicle may be equipped with
the ISG system, which reduces fuel
consumption by automatically shut-
ting down the engine, when the
vehicle is at a standstill. (For exam-
ple: red light, stop sign and traffic
jam)

The engine starts automatically as
soon as the starting conditions are
met.

The ISG system is ON whenever the
engine is running.

NOTICE

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

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ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system

Auto stop

To stop the engine in idle stop
mode

Stop the vehicle completely by
pressing the brake pedal when the
shift lever is in the D (Drive) or N
(Neutral) position.

The engine will stop and the green

AUTO STOP (

) indicator on the

instrument cluster will illuminate.

NOTICE

If you open the engine hood in auto
stop mode, the following will hap-
pen:
䳜 The ISG system will deactivate

(the light on the ISG OFF button
will illuminate).

䳜 A message will appear on the LCD

display.

䳜 If you move the transmission

lever from N to D (manual mode)
or R without depressing the brake
pedal after stopping engine auto-
matically, the engine does not
restart automatically and a warn-
ing chime alarms. When this hap-
pens, press the brake pedal for
auto start.

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ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system

Auto start

To restart the engine from idle stop
mode

䳜 Release the brake pedal.

or
䳜 Move the shift gear to the R

(Reverse) position or the manual
mode while depressing the brake
pedal.

The engine will start and the green

AUTO STOP indicator (

) on the

instrument cluster will go out.

The engine will also restart auto-
matically without any driver
actions if the following occurs:

䳜 The fan speed of manual climate

control system is set above the
3rd position when the air condi-
tioning is on.

䳜 The fan speed of automatic cli-

mate control system is set above
the 6th position when the air con-
ditioning is on.

䳜 When a certain amount of time

has passed with the climate con-
trol system on.

䳜 When the defroster is on.
䳜 The brake vacuum pressure is

low.

䳜 The battery charging status is

low.

䳜 The vehicle speed exceeds 1 km/h

(1 mph).

䳜 Engine is turned off by Auto Stop

for a long time.

䳜 If you unfasten the seat belt or

open the driver's door while
depressing the brake pedal.

Condition of ISG system operation

The ISG system will operate under
the following condition:

䳜 The driver's seat belt is fastened.
䳜 The driver's door and engine hood

are closed.

䳜 The brake vacuum pressure is

adequate.

䳜 The battery is sufficiently

charged.

䳜 The outside temperature is

between -10 C to 35 C (14 F to
95 F).

䳜 The engine coolant temperature

is not too low.

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NOTICE

䳜 If the ISG system does not meet

the operation condition, the ISG
system is deactivated. The light
on the ISG OFF button will illumi-
nate and a message "Auto Stop
conditions not met" will appear on
the LCD display.

䳜 If the light or notice comes on

continuously, please check the
operation condition.

ISG system deactivation

䳜 If you wish to deactivate the ISG

system, press the ISG OFF button
(1). The light on the ISG OFF but-
ton will illuminate.

䳜 If you press the ISG OFF button

again, the system will be acti-
vated and the light on the ISG OFF
button will turn off.

ISG system malfunction

The system may not operate
when:

The system may not operate when
an ISG related sensor or system
error occurs.

The following will happen:

䳜 The yellow AUTO STOP (

) indi-

cator on the instrument cluster
will stay on after blinking for 5
seconds.

䳜 The light on the ISG OFF button

will illuminate.

NOTICE

If the ISG OFF button light is not
turned off by pressing the ISG OFF
button again or if the ISG system
continuously does not work cor-
rectly, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.

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Drive mode integrated control system

When the engine is in Idle Stop
mode, it's possible to restart the
engine without the driver taking any
action. Before leaving the car or
doing anything in the engine com-
partment, stop the engine by turn-
ing the ignition switch to the LOCK/
OFF position or removing the igni-
tion key.

NOTICE

If the AGM battery is reconnected or
replaced, ISG function will not oper-
ate immediately. If you want to use
the ISG function, the battery sensor
needs to be calibrated for approxi-
mately 4 hours with the ignition off.
After calibration, turn the engine on
and off 2 or 3 times.

Drive mode integrated control
system (if equipped)

The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver's preference
or road condition.

The mode changes whenever the
DRIVE MODE button is pressed.
䳜 NORMAL mode: NORMAL mode

provides smooth and comfortable
riding.

䳜 SPORT mode: SPORT mode pro-

vides sporty but firm riding.

䳜 ECO mode: ECO mode improves

fuel efficiency for eco-friendly
driving.

The driving mode will be set to
NORMAL or ECO mode when the
engine is restarted. If it is in NOR-
MAL mode this mode will be set,
when the engine is restarted.

If it is in Eco mode, Eco mode will be
set when the engine is restarted.

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Drive mode integrated control system

SPORT mode

SPORT mode focuses on

dynamic driving.
䳜 When the DRIVE MODE button is

pressed and the SPORT mode is
selected, the SPORT indicator will
illuminate.

䳜 When the SPORT mode is acti-

vated, and the ENGINE START/
STOP button is turned off and on
it will change to NORMAL mode.
To turn on the SPORT mode press
DRIVE MODE button again.

䳜 If the system is activated:

- After increasing speed and tak-

ing your foot off the accelera-
tor pedal it maintains the gear
and rpm for a short time even
though the accelerator pedal is
not depressed.

- Up-shifting is delayed.

NOTICE

In Sport drive mode, the fuel effi-
ciency may decrease.

ECO mode

When the Drive Mode is

set to ECO mode, the engine and
transmission control logic are
changed to maximize fuel efficiency.
䳜 When ECO mode is selected by

pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the ECO indicator will illuminate.

䳜 If the vehicle is set to ECO mode,

when the engine is turned OFF
and restarted the Drive Mode set-
ting will remain in ECO mode.

NOTICE

Fuel efficiency depends on the
driver's driving habit and road condi-
tion.

When ECO mode is activated:

䳜 The acceleration response may be

slightly reduced if the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.

䳜 The air conditioner performance

may be limited.

䳜 The shift pattern of the auto-

matic transmission may change.

䳜 The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are activated
to improve fuel efficiency.

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Limitation of ECO mode operation:

If the following conditions occur
while ECO mode is operating, the
system operation a will be limited:
䳜 When the coolant temperature is

low:
The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes
comfort.

䳜 When driving up a hill:

The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
engine torque is restricted.

䳜 When driving the vehicle with the

automatic transmission gear shift
lever in manual mode:
The system will be limited accord-
ing to the shift location.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (if
equipped)

The Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system uses radar sensors in
the rear bumper to monitor and
warn the driver of an approaching
vehicle in the driver's blind spot
area.

The system monitors the rear area
of the vehicle and provides informa-
tion to the driver with an audible
alert and a indicator on the outside
rearview mirrors.
1. Blind-Spot Area

The blind spot detection range
varies relative to vehicle speed.
Note that if your vehicle is travel-
ing much faster than the vehicles
around you, the warning will not
occur.

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2. Closing at high speed

The Lane Change Assist feature
will alert you when it detects a
vehicle is approaching in an adja-
cent lane at a high rate of speed.
If the driver activates the turn
signal when the system detects
an oncoming vehicle, the system
sounds an audible alert.

WARNING

䳜 Always be aware of road condi-

tions while driving and be alert for
unexpected situations even
though the Blind-Spot Collision
Warning system is operating.

䳜 The Blind-Spot Collision Warning

(BCW) system is supplemental
systems to assist you. Do not
entirely rely on the systems.
Always pay attention, while driv-
ing, for your safety.

䳜 The Blind-Spot Collision Warning

(BCW) system is not a substitute
for proper and safe driving.
Always drive safely and use cau-

tion when changing lanes or back-
ing up the vehicle.
The Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system may not detect
every object alongside the vehicle.

Setting and activating the BCW

The driver can activate the system
by placing the ignition switch or
START/STOP button to the ON posi-
tion and by selecting:
䳜 Go to the 'User Settings in the

cluster → Driver Assistance →
Blind-Spot Safety'.
䳜 The BCW is ready to be acti-

vated when 'Active Assist' is
selected. Then, if a vehicle
approaches the driver's blind
spot area a warning sounds or
braking power is applied.

䳜 Only BCW turns on and is ready

to be activated when 'Warning
Only' is selected. Then, if a vehi-
cle approaches the driver's blind
spot area a warning sounds but
braking is not applied.

䳜 The system is deactivated and

the indicator on the BCW but-
ton is turned off when 'Off' is
selected.

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䳜 If you press the BCW switch while

'Active Assist' or 'Warning Only' is
selected the indicator on the but-
ton will turn off and the system
will deactivate.

䳜 If you press the BCW switch while

the system is canceled the indica-
tor on the button illuminates and
the system activates. In this case,
the system returns to the state
before the vehicle was turned off.
When the system is initially
turned on and when the vehicle is
turned off then on again while the
system is in activation, the warn-
ing light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outer side view
mirror.

䳜 If the vehicle is turned off then on

again, the system maintains the
last setting.

Setting the warning volume of the
Blind-Spot Collision Warning

The driver can select the warning
volume of Blind-Spot Collision
Warning in the User Settings in the
LCD display by selecting
䳜 Go to the 'User Settings → Driver

Assistance → Warning Volume →
High/Medium/Low'.

For more details, refer to "LCD dis-
play" on page 4-53.

NOTICE

If you change the warning volume,
the warning volume of other sys-
tems may change. Always be aware
before changing the warning vol-
ume.

Operating Conditions

The system enters the ready sta-
tus, when 'Active Assist' or 'Warning
Only' is selected and the following
conditions are satisfied:

Active Assist

The Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist system will activate when:
䳜 Vehicle speed is between 60 km/h

and 180 km/h (40 mph and 110
mph).

䳜 The system detects both of the

lane lines.

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䳜 An approaching vehicle is

detected next to or behind your
vehicle.

The Blind-Spot Collision Warning
system will activate when:
䳜 The vehicle speed is above

approximately 30 km/h (20 mph).

Warning Only

The Blind-Spot Collision Warning
system will activate when:
䳜 The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 30 km/h (20 mph).

* The Blind-Spot Collision-Avoid-

ance Assist system is not activated
when "Warning Only" is selected.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
alert

The BCW is designed to alert the
driver if a vehicle is detected by the
radar.

First stage alert

If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light will illuminate on the outer side
view mirror and the Head-Up Dis-
play (if equipped).

If the detected vehicle is no longer
within the blind spot area, the
warning will turn off according to
the driving conditions of the vehicle.

Second stage alert

A warning chime to alert the driver
will activate when:
1. A vehicle has been detected in the

blind spot area by the radar sys-
tem AND.

2. The turn signal is applied (same

side as where the vehicle is being
detected).

When this alert is activated, the
warning light on the outer side view
mirror and the Head-Up Display (if
equipped) will also blink. And a
warning chime will sound.

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Blind-Spot Collision Warning

If you turn off the turn signal indi-
cator, the second stage alert will be
deactivated.

If the detected vehicle is no longer
within the blind spot area, the
warning will turn off according to
the driving conditions of the vehicle.

WARNING

䳜 The warning light on the outer

side view mirror will illuminate
whenever a vehicle is detected at
the rear side by the system.
To avoid accidents, do not focus
only on the warning light and
neglect to see the surrounding of
the vehicle.

䳜 Drive safely even though the

vehicle is equipped with a Blind-
Spot Collision Warning (BCW) sys-
tem. Do not solely rely on the
system but check your surround-
ings before changing lanes or
backing the vehicle up.

䳜 The system may not alert the

driver in some situations due to
system limitations so always
check your surroundings while
driving.

䳜 The driver should always use

extreme caution while operating
the vehicle, whether or not the
warning light on the outer side
view mirror illuminates or there is
a warning alarm.

CAUTION

䳜 Playing the vehicle audio system

at high volume may prevent occu-
pants from hearing the Blind-
Spot Collision Warning system
warning sounds.

䳜 If any other warning sound such

as seat belt warning chime is
already generated, the Blind-Spot
Collision Warning (BCW) system
warning may not sound.

Detecting Sensor (radar)

The BCW operates based on data
collected by the rear radars.

Rear radar

Rear radar

The rear radars are located inside
the rear bumper for detecting the
side and rear areas. Always keep the
rear bumper clean for proper opera-
tion of the system.

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