KIA Soul EV (2018 year). Instruction — part 14

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Front fog light (if equipped)

Fog lights are used to provide
improved visibility when visibility is
poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc. The
fog lights will turn on when the fog light
switch (1) is turned to the on position
after the headlight is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the fog
light switch (1) to the OFF position.
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicle
electrical power. Only use the fog
lights when visibility is poor.

OAM049046N

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A : Wiper speed control

· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed

B : Intermittent wipe time adjust-

ment

C : Wash with brief wipes (front)

D : Rear wiper/washer control

· ON – Continuous wipe
· INT – Intermittent wipe

(if equipped)

· OFF – Off

E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)

Windshield wipers

Operates as follows when the
POWER button is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push

the lever upward and release
it with the lever in the OFF
position. The wipers will oper-
ate continuously if the lever is
pushed upward and held.

OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at

the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in light rain or mist.
To vary the speed setting, turn
the speed control knob (1).

WIPERS AND WASHERS

Windshield wiper/washer

Rear window wiper/washer

OAM049100N/OAM049048N

OAM049101N

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LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed

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✽

NOTICE

If there is heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield, defrost
the windshield for about 10 minutes,
or until the snow and/or ice is
removed before using the windshield
wipers to ensure proper operation.

Windshield washers

In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
is not sufficient, you will need to add
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.

The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the motor compartment
on the passenger side.

OAM049102N

CAUTION

- Washer pump

To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-
ate the washer when the fluid
reservoir is empty.

WARNING

- Obscured

visibility

Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.

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Rear window wiper and washer
switch

The rear window wiper switch is
located at the end of the wiper and
washer switch lever. Turn the switch
to the desired position to operate the
rear wiper and washer.
ON - Normal wiper operation
INT - Intermittent wiper operation

(if equipped)

OFF - Wiper is not in operation

Push the lever away from you to
spray rear washer fluid and to run the
rear wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray
and wiper operation will continue
until you release the lever.

OAM049103N

CAUTION

- Wipers& wind-

shields

• To prevent possible damage

to the wipers or windshield,
do not operate the wipers
when the windshield is dry.

• To prevent damage to the wiper

blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or
other solvents on or near them.

• To prevent damage to the

wiper arms and other compo-
nents, do not attempt to move
the wipers manually.

OXM049125

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Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the vehicle is
not in the ready (

) mode.

It may cause battery discharge.

Interior lamp AUTO cut

• When all entrances are closed, if

you lock the vehicle by using the
smart key, all interior lamp will be
off after a few seconds.

• If you do not operate anything in

the vehicle after turning off the
POWER button, the lights will turn
off after 20 minutes.

Map lamp

Press the lens (1) or button (1) to
turn the map lamp on or off.

• ROOM (2) :

- The map lamp and room lamp

stays on at all times.

- To turn off the ROOM mode,

press the ROOM button (2) once
again (not pressed.)

INTERIOR LIGHT

WARNING

- Interior light

Do not use the interior lights
when driving in the dark. The
glare from the interior lights
may obstruct your view and
cause an accident.

OPS043052

OPSE046053L

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Type B

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Type A

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• DOOR (3) :

- The map lamp and room lamp

comes on when a door is opened.
The lamps go out after approxi-
mately 30 seconds.

- The map lamp and room lamp

comes on for approximately 30
seconds when doors are unlocked
with a smart key as long as the
doors are not opened.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

stay on for approximately 20 min-
utes if a door is opened with the
POWER button in the ACC or
LOCK/OFF position.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

stay on continuously if the door is
opened with the POWER button
in the ON position.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

go out immediately if the POWER
button is changed to the ON posi-
tion or all doors are locked.

- To turn off the DOOR mode,

press the DOOR button (3) once
again (not pressed).

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NOTICE

• When the lamp is turned on by

pressing the lens (1), the lamp does
not turn off even if the DOOR
mode or ROOM mode is not
selected (not pressed).

• If the ROOM button and DOOR

button are pressed at the same
time, the map lamp and room
lamp will stay on at all times
(ROOM mode will be selected).

Room lamp

Press the button to turn the light on
or off.
If the front map lamp turns on by the
front map lamp switch, the room
lamp will turn on.

OPS043054

OPS043072

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Type B

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Type A

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Luggage room lamp

The luggage room lamp comes on
when the tailgate is opened.
The lamp comes on as long as the
tailgate is open. To prevent unneces-
sary charging system drain, close
the tailgate securely after using the
luggage room.

Glove box lamp

The glove box lamp comes on when
the glove box is opened.
To prevent unnecessary charging
system drain, close the glove box
securely after using the glove box.

Vanity mirror lamp

Pull the sunvisor downward and you
can turn the vanity mirror lamp ON or
OFF by pushing the button.
•

: To turn the lamp ON.

• O : To turn the lamp OFF.
To prevent unnecessary charging
system drain, turn off the lamp by
pushing the O button after using the
lamp.

OPS043057

OAM042336

OPS043055

OPS043056

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Type B

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Type A

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✽

NOTICE

If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer

to

“Windshield defrosting and defog-
ging” in this section.

Rear window defroster

The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the rear window, while the vehicle is
in the ready (

) mode.

To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the center
facia switch panel.
The indicator on the rear window
defroster button illuminates when the
defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automati-
cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the POWER button
is turned off. To turn off the defroster,
press the rear window defroster but-
ton again.

Outside rearview mirror defroster

If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside rearview mirror defrosters,
they will operate at the same time you
turn on the rear window defroster.

DEFROSTER

CAUTION

- Conductors

To prevent damage to the con-
ductors bonded to the inside
surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners containing
abrasives to clean the window.

OPSE045309N

OPS043152

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Type B

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Type A

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

OPSE045310N/OPSE044162N

1. Fan speed control button

2. Front windshield defroster button

3. Rear windshield defroster button

4. Temperature control knob/button

5. AUTO (automatic control) button

6. OFF button

7. HEAT button

8. Air conditioning button

9. Climate control information screen

selection button

10. Mode selection button

11. Driver Only button

12. Air intake control button

13. Climate control timer

14. Climate control display

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Type A

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Type B

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Automatic heating and air
conditioning

1. Push the AUTO button. It is indi-

cated by AUTO on the display. The
modes, fan speeds, air intake , air-
conditioning and heater will be
controlled automatically by tem-
perature setting.

2.Push the temperature control but-

ton to set the desired temperature.
(Type A)
Turn the temperature control knob
to set the desired temperature.
(Type B)

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NOTICE

• To turn the automatic operation

off, select any button or switch of
the following:
- Mode selection button
- Air conditioning (A/C) button
- Heater (HEAT) button
- DRIVER ONLY button
- Front windshield defroster button

(Press the button one more time
to deselect the front windshield
defroster function. The 'AUTO'
sign will illuminate on the infor-
mation display once again.)

- Air intake control button
- Fan speed control switch
The selected function will be con-
trolled manually while other func-
tions operate automatically.

• Regardless of the temperature set-

ting, when using automatic opera-
tion, the air conditioning system
can automatically turn on to
decrease the humidity inside the
vehicle, even if the temperature is
set to warm.

OPSE045311N

OPS043165

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Type B

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Type A

OPSE045312N

OPS043171

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Type B

■

Type A

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Never place anything over the sensor
located on the instrument panel to
ensure better control of the heating
and cooling system.

Manual heating and air
conditioning

The heating and cooling system can
be controlled manually by pushing
buttons other than the AUTO button.
In this case, the system works
sequentially according to the order of
buttons selected.
When pressing any button (or turning
any knob) except AUTO button while
automatic operation, the functions
not selected will be controlled auto-
matically.

1. Start the vehicle.
2. Set the mode to the desired posi-

tion.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn

the air conditioning system on.

7. If heater is desired, press the

HEAT button.

Press the AUTO button in order to
convert to full automatic control of
the system.

OPS043071

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Mode selection

The mode selection button controls
the direction of the air flow through
the ventilation system.

OPSE044058

OPSE045313N

OPSE044167

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Type B

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Type A

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The air flow outlet port is converted
as follows:

Vent mode (B, D)

Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each out-
let can be controlled to direct the air
discharged from the outlet.

Vent-Floor mode (B, D, C, E)

Air flow is discharged towards the
face and floor.

Floor mode (C, E, A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and
side window defroster.

Floor/Defrost mode
(A, C, E, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
defrosters.

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Defrost mode (A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.

Instrument panel vents

The outlet port can be opened or
closed separately using the thumb-
wheel.
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivered from these vents using
the vent control lever as shown.

Temperature control

• Type A
The temperature will increase to the
maximum (90°F(32°C)) by pushing
the button (

).

OPS043059

OPSE045314N

OPS043169

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Type B

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Type A

OPSE045312N

OPS043171

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Type B

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Type A

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The temperature will decrease to the
minimum (62°F(17°C)) by pushing
the button (

).

When pushing the button, the tem-
perature will increase or decrease by
0.5°C/1°F. When set to the lowest
temperature setting, the air condi-
tioning will operate continuously.

• Type B
The temperature will increase to the
maximum (90°F(32°C)) by turning
the knob to the right extremely.
The temperature will decrease to the
minimum (62°F(17°C)) by turning the
knob to the left extremely.
When turning the knob, the tempera-
ture will increase or decrease by
0.5°C/1°F. When set to the lowest
temperature setting, the air condi-
tioning will operate continuously.

Temperature scale conversion

If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, the temperature mode
display will reset to Centigrade.
This is normal condition. You can
switch the temperature scale as fol-
lows;
While pressing the AUTO button,
press the OFF button for 3 seconds
or more. The temperature scale will
change from Centigrade to
Fahrenheit, or from Fahrenheit to
Centigrade.
The temperature unit (from °C to °F
or from °F to °C) can be changed by
using the “User Settings” mode of the
LCD display.

❈

You change the temperature unit,

the temperature unit on the instru-
ment cluster is changed as well.

Air intake control

This is used to select outside (fresh)
air position or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control posi-
tion, push the control button.

OPSE045315N

OPSE044173N

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Type B

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Type A

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Recirculated air position

The indicator light on the
button illuminates when
the recirculated air posi-
tion is selected.
With the recirculated air
position selected, air from
passenger compartment
will be drawn through the
heating system and heat-
ed or cooled according to
the function selected.

❈

According to the outside tempera-
ture if the recirculation air position
is on for a long time, the air intake
position will automatically change
to the outside (fresh) air position to
ventilate the inside air.

Outside (fresh) air position

The indicator light on the
button does not illuminate
when the outside (fresh)
air position is selected.
With the outside (fresh)
air position selected, air
enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or
cooled according to the
function selected.

WARNING

- Recirculated

air

Continuous use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible while driving.

WARNING

- Reduced visi-

bility

Continued climate control sys-
tem operation in the recirculat-
ed air position may allow
humidity to increase inside
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.