KIA Soul EV (2018 year). Instruction — part 13

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Electronic Power
Steering (EPS) Warning
Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the POWER button

to the ON position.
- It remains on until the vehicle is in

the ready (

) mode.

• When there is a malfunction with

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

Charging System
Warning Light
(for 12-volt battery)

This warning light illuminates:

• When the 12-volt battery level is

low or a failure occurs on the
charging system such as LDC.

• If the warning light turns on while

driving, move the vehicle to a safe
location, turn off and turn on the
vehicle again, and check if the
warning light turns off. If the warn-
ing light remains on, In this case,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

• Even if the warning lamp turns off,

have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
If you drive the vehicle while the
warning light is on, vehicle speed
may be limited and the 12-volt bat-
tery may be discharged.

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LDC : Low voltage DC-DC Converter.

Low Tire Pressure
Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the POWER button

to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When one or more of your tires are

significantly underinflated.
For more details, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 6.

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

• When there is a malfunction with

the TPMS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
For more details, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 6.

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.

• If you notice any vehicle instability,

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

Door Ajar Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

When a door is not closed securely.

Tailgate Open Warning
Light

This warning light illuminates:

When the tailgate is not closed
securely.

WARNING

- Low tire pressure

• Significantly low tire pressure

makes the vehicle unstable
and can contribute to loss of
vehicle control and increased
braking distances.

• Continued driving or low pres-

sure tires will cause the tires to
overheat and fail.

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Indicator Lights

Ready indicator light

This warning light illuminates :

When the vehicle is ready to drive.
- ON: Normal driving is available.
- OFF: Normal driving is not avail-

able, or a failure has occurred.

- Blinking: Emergency driving.

When ready indicator light is OFF or
blinking, there is a failure. In this
case, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.

Charging indicator light

This warning light illuminates :

This indicator light shows the charg-
ing status of the high voltage battery.
When it is charging, the red light
turns ON. When charging is com-
plete, the green light turns ON.

Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Indicator
Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• Once you set the POWER button

to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• 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 “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.

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Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• Once you set POWER button to

the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When you deactivate the ESC sys-

tem by pressing the ESC OFF but-
ton.

For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.

ECOMINDER

®

indicator

Active ECO system

This indicator light illuminates:

• The active ECO system always

remembers the previous status
before the vehicle was turned off.

• When the Active ECO button is

pressed the ECOMINDER

®

indica-

tor (green) will illuminate to show
that the Active ECO is operating.
To turn off the Active ECO system,
press the button again.

For more details, refer to "Active
ECO systme" in the chapter 5 or
"Electric Vehicle Guide".

Immobilizer Indicator
Light

This indicator light illuminates for up
to 30 seconds:

• When the vehicle detects the

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

vehicle.

- The indicator light goes off after

the vehicle is in the ready (

)

mode.

This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:

• When the smart key is not in the

vehicle.
- At this time, you can not start the

vehicle.

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This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:

• When the vehicle can not detect

the smart key which is in the vehi-
cle while the POWER button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

• When the battery of the smart key

is weak.
- At this time, you can not start the

vehicle. However, you can start the
vehicle if you press the POWER
button with the smart key. (For
more details, refer to “Starting the
vehicle” in chapter 5).

• When there is a malfunction with

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

Turn Signal Indicator
Light

This indicator light blinks:

• When you turn the turn signal light

on.

If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.

- The indicator light does not blink

but illuminates.

- The indicator light blinks more

rapidly.

- The indicator light does not illumi-

nate at all.

High Beam Indicator
Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the headlights are on and in

the high beam position

• When the turn signal lever is pulled

into the Flash-to-Pass position.

Light ON Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the tail lights or headlights

are on.

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Front Fog Indicator
Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the front fog lights are on.

Cruise Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the cruise control system is

enabled.

For more details, refer to “Cruise
Control System” in chapter 5.

Cruise SET Indicator
Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the cruise control speed is set.

For more details, refer to “Cruise
Control System” in chapter 5.

CRUISE

SET

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The Parking Assist System is not a
substitute for proper and safe park-
ing and backing-up procedures.
Always drive safely and use caution
when parking. The Parking Assist
System may not detect every object
behind or in front of the vehicle.

The parking assist system assists
the driver during movement of the
vehicle by chiming if any object is
sensed within the distance of 39 in
(100 cm) in front or 47in(120cm)
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
detectable by the sensors are limited.
When the vehicle moving, pay atten-
tion to your surroundings.

Operation of the parking
assist system

Operating condition

• This system activates when the

parking assist button is pressed
with the POWER button ON.

• The parking assist button turns on

automatically and activates the
parking assist system when you
shift the gear to the R (Reverse)
position.

PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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Sensor

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Front

■

Rear

Sensor

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WARNING

- Parking

Assist Warning

Never rely solely on the parking
assist system when parking the
vehicle. Always perform a visu-
al inspection to make sure the
vehicle is clear of all obstruc-
tions before moving the vehicle
in any direction. Stop immedi-
ately if you are aware of a child
anywhere near your vehicle.
Some objects may not be
detected by the sensors, due to
the object's size or material.

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• The sensing distance while back-

ing up is approximately 47 in. (120
cm) when you are driving less than
6.2 mph (10 km/h).

• The sensing distance while moving

forward is approximately 39 in.
(100 cm) when you are driving less
than 6.2 mph (10 km/h).

• When more than two objects are

sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.

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NOTICE

The system may not detect and
object if the distance from the object
is already less than approximately
10 in. (25 cm) when the system is
turned ON.

Types of warning sound and indicator

Distance from object

Warning indicator

Warning sound

When driving

forward

When driving

rearward

39 in. ~ 24 in.

(100cm~60cm)

Front

-

Buzzer beeps

intermittently

47 in. ~ 24 in.

(120cm~60cm)

Rear

-

Buzzer beeps

intermittently

24 in. ~ 12 in.
(60cm~30cm)

Front

Buzzer beeps

intermittently

Rear

-

Buzzer beeps

intermittently

12 in. (30cm)

Front

Buzzer sounds

continuously

Rear

-

Buzzer sounds

continuously

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NOTICE

The indicator may differ from the illustration as objects or sensors status.
If the indicator blinks, the system should be checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Non-operational conditions of
parking assist system

Parking assist system may not
operate normally when:

1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It

will operate normally when moisture
melts.)

2. Sensor is covered with foreign

matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)

3. Sensor is stained with foreign mat-

ter such as snow or water. (Sensing
range will return to normal when
removed.)

4. The parking assist button is off.

There is a possibility of parking
assist system malfunction when:

1. Driving on uneven road surfaces

such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.

2. Objects generating excessive noise

such as vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes
can interfere with the sensor.

3. Heavy rain or water spray.
4. Wireless transmitters or mobile

phones present near the sensor.

5. Sensor is covered with snow.

Detecting range may decrease
when:

1. Outside air temperature is

extremely hot or cold.

2. Undetectable objects smaller than

39 in (1 m) and narrower than 5.5
in (14 cm) in diameter.

The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:

1. Sharp or slim objects such as

ropes, chains or small poles.

2. Objects, which tend to absorb sen-

sor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.

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NOTICE

1.

The warning may not sound
sequentially depending on the
speed and shapes of the objects
detected.

2. The parking assist system may

malfunction if the vehicle bumper
height or sensor installation has
been modified. Any non-factory
installed equipment or accessories
may also interfere with the sensor
performance.

3. Sensor may not recognize objects

less than 12 in (30 cm) from the
sensor, or it may sense an incor-
rect distance. Use with caution.

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4. When the sensor is frozen or

stained with snow or water, the
sensor may be inoperative until
the stains are removed using a
soft cloth.

5. Do not push, scratch or strike the

sensor with any hard objects that
could damage the surface of the
sensor. Sensor damage could occur.

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NOTICE

This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of the
sensors, it can not detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
or objects located between sensors
may not be detected.
Always visually check in front and
behind the vehicle when driving.
Be sure to inform any drivers in the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with
the system regarding the system’s
capabilities and limitations.

Self-diagnosis

If you don’t hear an audible warning
sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently when shifting the shift lever
into the R (Reverse) position, this
may indicate a malfunction in the
parking assist system. If this occurs,
have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to the
vehicle or injuries to its occupants
related to a parking assist system.
Always drive safely and cautiously.

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The rear camera display will activate
when the back-up light is ON with the
POWER button ON and the shift
lever in the R (Reverse) position.

This system is a supplemental sys-
tem that helps the driver by display-
ing objects behind the vehicle when
backing up.
Always keep the camera lens clean. If
lens is covered with foreign matter,
the camera may not operate normally.
The rear camera display is not a
safety device. It only serves to assist
the driver in identifying objects
directly behind the middle of the
vehicle. The camera does NOT cover
the complete area behind the vehi-
cle. While the camera's display is
generally accurate, objects can be
much closer than they appear in the
display screen and can be distorted
in both size and proportion.

REAR CAMERA DISPLAY

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WARNING

- Backing up

using camera

Never rely solely on the rear
camera display when backing.
You must always use methods
of viewing the area behind you
including looking over both
shoulders as well as continu-
ously checking all three rear
view mirrors. Due to the difficul-
ty of ensuring that the area
behind you remains clear,
always back slowly and stop
immediately if you even suspect
that a person, and especially a
child, might be behind you.

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Headlamp escort (if equipped)

If you turn the POWER button to the
ACC or OFF position with the head-
lights ON, the headlights remain on
for about 5 minutes. However, if the
driver’s door is opened and closed,
the headlights are turned off after 15
seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the smart
key twice or turning the light switch to
the OFF or Auto position. However, if
you turn the light switch to the Auto
position when it is dark outside, the
headlights will not be turned off
immediately.

Battery saver function

• The purpose of this feature is to

prevent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the parking lights when
the driver turns the vehicle off and
opens the driver-side door (in that
order).

• With this feature, the parking lights

will turn off automatically if the driv-
er parks on the side of the road at
night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the vehicle is turned off, per-
form the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and

ON again using the light switch
on the steering column.

Daytime running light
(if equipped)

The Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
can make it easier for others to see
the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many dif-
ferent driving conditions, and it is
especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system turns OFF when:
1. The headlight switch is ON.
2. The engine is OFF.
3. The front fog light is ON.
4. Engaging the Parking Brake

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Abnormal lamp operation

If there is a problem with the electric
communication system in the vehi-
cle, the position light and fog light will
not turn on even though, the parking
light and front frog light switch is
turned to the ON position. However,
when the headlight switch is turned
to the ON position, the position light
and fog light will turn on.

Abnormal lamp operation due
to stabilization of electric con-
trol system

Blinking may occur on a normally
operating lamp.

This symptom

occurs due to stabilization of the
electric control system. There is no
problem with the vehicle if the lamp
turns back on after blinking.
However, if the lamp turns off after
blinking or the symptom above occurs
repeatedly, there may be a failure in
the electric control system. If this is
the case, contact an authorized Kia
dealer and have the system checked.

Lighting control

The light switch has a Headlight and
a Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Parking light position
(3) Headlight position
(4) Auto light position (if equipped)

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Parking light position (

)

When the light switch is in the park-
ing light position (1st position), the
tail, license and instrument panel
lights will turn ON.

Headlight position (

)

When the light switch is in the head-
light position (2nd position), the
head, tail, license and instrument
panel lights will turn ON.
The POWER button must be in the
ON position to turn on the headlights.

Auto light position

When the light switch is in the AUTO
light position, the taillights and head-
lights will be turned ON or OFF auto-
matically depending on the amount
of light outside the vehicle.

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• Never place anything over sensor

(1) located on the instrument
panel. This will ensure better auto-
light system control.

• Don’t clean the sensor using a win-

dow cleaner. The cleaner may
leave a light film which could inter-
fere with sensor operation.

• If your vehicle has window tint or

other types of metallic coating on
the front windshield, the Auto light
system may not work properly.

High beam operation

To turn on the high beam headlights,
push the lever away from you. Pull it
back for low beams.
The high beam indicator will light
when the headlight high beams are
switched on.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a prolonged time while the
vehicle is not in the ready (

) mode.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the normal
(low beam) position when released.
The headlight switch does not need to
be on to use this flashing feature.

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WARNING

- High beams

Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles. Using
high beam could obstruct the
other driver's vision.

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Turn signals and lane change
signals

The POWER button must be on for
the turn signals to function. To turn
on the turn signals, move the lever
up or down (A). The green arrow indi-
cators on the instrument panel indi-
cate which turn signal is operating.
They will self-cancel after a turn is
completed. If the indicator continues
to flash after a turn, manually return
the lever to the OFF position.

To signal a lane change, move the
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position (B). The lever will return to
the OFF position when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of
the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out and will require replacement.
If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit.

One-touch lane change function
(if equipped)

To activate an one-touch lane
change function, move the turn sig-
nal lever slightly and then release it.
The lane change signals will blink 3,
5 or 7 times.
You can choose one-touch lane
change blinking function in "One
touch turn lamp" of "User setting".
Refer to "User setting" in chapter 4.

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NOTICE

If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, the bulb may be
burned out or have a poor electrical
connection in the circuit.

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