Kia Soul (2020 year). Owner's manual — part 8

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Sunroof

CAUTION

Make sure the sunroof is fully closed
when leaving your vehicle. If the
sunroof is opened, rain or snow may
leak through the sunroof and wet
the interior as well as increase the
risk of theft.

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.

WARNING

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

Sliding the sunroof

䳜 To open or close the sunroof

(manual slide feature), push the
sunroof control switch backward
or forward to the first detent
position.

䳜 To open the sunroof (autoslide

feature), push the sunroof control
switch backward to the second
detent position.
The sunroof will slide to the rec-
ommended open position before
the maximum slide open position.
To stop the sunroof sliding at any
point, push the sunroof control
switch momentarily.

䳜 To open the sunroof to the maxi-

mum slide open position, press
the switch towards the rear of
the vehicle once again and hold it
until the sunroof slide all the way
open.

NOTICE

To reduce wind noise while driving,
we recommend you to drive at the
recommended position before the
maximum slide open position.

䳜 To close the sunroof (autoslide

feature), move the sunroof con-
trol switch forward to the second
detent position.
The sunroof will close all the way.
To stop the sunroof sliding at any
point, pull or push the sunroof
control switch momentarily.

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CAUTION

Do not leave the engine running and
the key in your vehicle with unsu-
pervised children. Unattended chil-
dren could operate the sunroof,
which could result in serious injury.

Automatic reversal

If an object or part of the body is
detected while the sunroof is closing
automatically, it will reverse direc-
tion, and then stop.

The auto reverse function will not
work if a small obstacle is caught in
the sunroof. You should always
make sure that all passengers and
objects are away from the sunroof
before closing it.

Tilting the sunroof

䳜 To tilt open the sunroof, push the

sunroof control switch upward
until the sunroof moves to the
desired position.

䳜 To close the sunroof, push the

sunroof switch forward until the
sunroof moves to the desired
position.

WARNING

Sunroof
Do not extend the face, neck, arms
or body outside through the sunroof
opening while driving or operating
the sunroof.

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.

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Sunroof

CAUTION

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

Sunshade

The sunshade will be opened with
the glass panel automatically when
the glass panel is opened. You will
have to close it manually if you want
it closed.

CAUTION

The sunroof is made to slide
together with the sunshade. Do not
pull or push the sunshade by hand
as such action may damage the
sunshade or cause it to malfunction.

Resetting the sunroof

Reset the sunroof when:
䳜 The battery is discharged or dis-

connected or the sunroof fuse has
been replaced or disconnected.

䳜 The sunroof control switch is not

operating correctly.

Reset the sunroof as described
below.
1. The ignition switch must be in the

ON position.

2. Close the sunroof completely.
3. Release the control switch.
4. Push the control switch forward

until the sunroof tilts and slightly
moves up. Then, release switch.

5. Push the control switch forward

until the sunroof is operated as
follows:
1)TILT DOWN → SLIDE OPEN →

SLIDE CLOSE

2)Then, release the control

switch.

NOTICE

Do not release the switch until the
operation is completed.
If you release the switch during
operation, try again from step 2.

6. Release the sunroof control

switch. (The sunroof system has
been reset.)

* For more detailed information,

contact an authorized Kia dealer.

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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 improp-
erly.

Sunroof open warning

If the driver turns off the ignition
switch or START/STOP button when
the sunroof is not fully closed, the
warning chime will sound for
approximately a few seconds and a
message will appear on the LCD
window.

Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.

Steering wheel

The steering wheel of this vehicle is
equipped with electronic power
steering.

Electronic power steering

Power steering uses an electric
motor to assist you in steering the
vehicle.

If the vehicle is off or if the power
steering system becomes inopera-
tive, the vehicle may still be steered,
but it will require increased steering
effort.

Electronic power steering is con-
trolled by the power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.

The steering effort becomes
heavier as the vehicle's speed
increases and becomes lighter as
the vehicle's speed decreases for
better control of the steering wheel.

Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during nor-
mal vehicle operation, have the
power steering checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.

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Steering wheel

NOTICE

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

illuminate.

䳜 The steering gets heavy immedi-

ately after turning the ignition
switch is ON position. This hap-
pens as the system performs the
EPS system diagnostics. When
the diagnostics are completed,
the steering wheel will return to
its normal condition.

䳜 A click noise may be heard from

the EPS relay after turning the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
or LOCK position.

䳜 A motor noise may be heard when

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

䳜 If the Electronic Power Steering

System does not operate nor-
mally, the warning light will illumi-
nate on the instrument cluster.
The steering 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.

䳜 When the charging system warn-

ing light comes on due to the low
voltage (when the alternator or
battery does not operate nor-
mally or malfunctions), the steer-
ing wheel may require increased
steering effort.

If the Electronic Power Steering
System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steering
wheel may become difficult to con-
trol or operate abnormally. In this
case, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.

When you operate the steering
wheel in low temperature, the
steering effort may be high and
abnormal noise could occur. If tem-
perature rises, the noise will disap-
pear. This is a normal condition.

When the vehicle is stationary, and
the steering wheel is turned all the
way to the left or right continu-
ously, the steering wheel becomes
harder to turn. The power assist is
limited to protect the motor from
overheating.

As time passes, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.

Tilt & telescopic steering wheel

A tilt and telescopic steering wheel
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

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Steering wheel

see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.

WARNING

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

Adjusting steering wheel angle and
height

1. To change the steering wheel

angle, pull down the lock release
lever (1).

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the

desired angle (2) and height (3).

3. Pull up the lock-release lever to

lock the steering wheel in place.

4. Be sure to adjust the steering

wheel to the desired position
before driving.

NOTICE

After adjustment, sometimes the
lock-release lever may not lock the
steering wheel.
It is not a malfunction. This occurs
when two gears engage. In this
case, adjust the steering wheel
again and then lock the steering
wheel.

Heated steering wheel (if equipped)

With the ignition switch in the ON
position, pressing the heated steer-
ing wheel button warms the steer-
ing 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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Steering wheel

NOTICE

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

CAUTION

䳜 Do not install any type of grip

cover for the steering wheel, it
may impair the function of the
heated steering wheel system.

䳜 When cleaning the heated steer-

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

䳜 If the surface of the steering

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

WARNING

If the steering wheel becomes too
warm, turn the system off. The
heated steering wheel may cause
burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods of
time.

Horn

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. Check the horn reg-
ularly to be sure it operates prop-
erly.

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Mirrors

Mirrors

This vehicle is equipped with a rear-
view mirrors inside and outside to
provide views of objects behind the
vehicle.

Inside rearview mirror

Adjust the rearview mirror so that
the center view through the rear
window is seen. Make this adjust-
ment 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.

WARNING

Mirror adjustment
Do not adjust the rearview mirror
while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control.

WARNING

Do not modify the inside mirror in
any manner, including installing a
wide mirror. Doing so could result in
injury during an accident or deploy-
ment of the air bag.

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.

Day/night rearview mirror (if
equipped)

* (1): Day, (2): Night

Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever is in the day position (1).

Pull the day/night lever toward you
(2) 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.

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Mirrors

Day/night rearview mirror with
Telematics function (if equipped)

For day and night function:

* (1): Day, (2): Night
Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever (1) is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever (2) 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.

For Telematics button function:

Telematics buttons are also located
on the mirror.
1. Roadside Assist button
2. Virtual Assist button
3. SOS button

Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with
UVO service (if equipped)

The electric rearview mirror auto-
matically controls the glare from
the headlights of the vehicles behind
you in nighttime or low light driving
conditions. The sensor (4) mounted
in the mirror senses the light level
around the vehicle, and automati-
cally controls the headlight glare
from the vehicles behind you.

When the engine is running, the
glare is automatically controlled by
the sensor mounted in the rearview
mirror.

Telematics buttons are also located
on the mirror.
1. Roadside Assist button
2. Virtual Assist button
3. SOS button

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Outside rearview mirror

Your vehicle is equipped with both
left-hand and right-hand outside
rearview mirrors.

Be sure to adjust the mirror angles
before driving.

The mirrors can be adjusted
remotely with the remote switch.
The mirror heads can be folded back
to prevent damage during an auto-
matic car wash or when passing
through a narrow street.

CAUTION

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

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

WARNING

Mirror adjustment
Do not adjust or fold the outside
rearview mirrors while the vehicle is
moving. This could result in loss of
control.

Adjusting the outside rearview mir

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rors

Adjusting the rearview mirrors:
1. Move the L (Front left side) or R

(Front right side) switch (1) to
select the rearview mirror you
would like to adjust.

2. Use the mirror adjustment control

(2) to position the selected mirror
up, down, left or right.

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Mirrors

CAUTION

䳜 The mirrors stop moving when

they reach the maximum adjust-
ing angles, but the motor contin-
ues to operate while the switch is
pressed. Do not press the switch
longer than necessary, the motor
may be damaged.

䳜 Do not attempt to adjust the out-

side rearview mirror by hand.
Doing so may damage the parts.

Folding the outside rearview mirror

Manual type
1. To fold the outside rearview mir-

ror, grasp the housing of the mir-
ror and then fold it toward the
rear of the vehicle.

Electric type

䳜 The outside rearview mirror can

be folded or unfolded by pressing
the switch when the ignition
switch is in the ON position as
below.

1. To fold the outside rearview mir-

ror depress the button (1).

2. To unfold it, depress the button

(1) again.

With folding key & smart key
䳜 The mirror will fold or unfold

when the door is locked or
unlocked by the key.

With smart key
䳜 The mirror will fold or unfold

when the door is locked or
unlocked by the button on the
outside door handle. (if equipped)

The mirror will fold or unfold auto-
matically as follows:
䳜 The mirror will fold or unfold

when the door is locked or
unlocked by the smart key.

䳜 The mirror will fold or unfold

when the door is locked or
unlocked by the button on the
outside door handle.

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Mirrors

䳜 The mirror will unfold when you

approach the vehicle (all doors
closed and locked) with a smart
key in possession when the Wel-
come Mirror function is activated
in User Settings. (if equipped)

CAUTION

The electric type outside rearview
mirror operates even though the
ignition switch is in the LOCK or OFF.
However, to prevent unnecessary
battery discharge, do not adjust the
mirrors longer than necessary while
the engine is not running.
Do not fold an electric type outside
rearview mirror by hand as this
could cause motor failure.

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Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster

Type A

Type B

* The actual cluster and contents of the LCD display in the vehicle may differ

from the illustration.

1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Fuel gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. LCD display

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Instrument cluster control

The brightness of the instrument
panel illumination is changed by
pressing the illumination control
button ("+" or "-") when ignition
switch is ON, or the taillights are
turned on.

䳜 If you hold the illumination control

button ("+" or "-"), the brightness
will be changed continuously.

䳜 If the brightness reaches to the

maximum or minimum level, an
alarm will sound.

Gauges

The gauges display various informa-
tion such as the speed of the vehi-
cle, the amount of charge of the
battery, and so on.

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the
speed of the vehicle and is cali-
brated in kilometers per hour (km/h)
and/or miles per hour (mph).

Tachometer

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Instrument cluster

The tachometer indicates the
approximate number of engine rev-
olutions per minute (rpm).

Use the tachometer to select the
correct shift points and to prevent
lugging and/or over-revving the
engine.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine within
the tachometer's RED ZONE. This
may cause severe engine damage.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge indicates the tempera-
ture of the engine coolant when the
ignition switch or ENGINE START/
STOP button is ON.

CAUTION

If the gauge pointer moves beyond
the normal range area toward the
"H" position, it indicates overheating
that may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. If your vehicle
overheats, refer to "If the engine
overheats" on page 6-8.

WARNING

Never remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. The engine cool-
ant is under pressure and could
severely burn. Wait until the engine
is cool before adding coolant to the
reservoir.

Fuel Gauge

This gauge indicates the approxi-
mate amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank.

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NOTICE

䳜 The fuel tank capacity is given in

"Recommended lubricants and
capacities" on page 8-6.

䳜 The fuel gauge is supplemented

by a low fuel warning light, which
will illuminate when the fuel tank
is nearly empty.

䳜 On inclines or curves, the fuel

gauge pointer may fluctuate or
the low fuel warning light may
come on earlier than usual due to
the movement of fuel in the tank.

WARNING

Fuel Gauge
Running out of fuel can expose vehi-
cle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain additional
fuel as soon as possible after the
warning light comes on or when the
gauge indicator comes close to the
"E" level.

CAUTION

Avoid driving with a extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire damag-
ing the catalytic converter.

NOTICE

The fuel display may not be accu-
rate if the vehicle is on an incline.

Odometer

The odometer Indicates the total
distance that the vehicle has been
driven and should be used to deter-
mine when periodic maintenance
should be performed.
䳜 Odometer range: 1,599,999 kilo-

meters or 0~999,999 miles.

Outside Temperature Gauge

This gauge indicates the current
outside air temperatures by 1 C (1

F).

䳜 Temperature range: -40~85 C (-

40~211 F)

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