KIA Soul (2019 year). Instruction — part 6

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✽

NOTICE

If the keyless entry system is inoper-
ative due to exposure to water or liq-
uids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

Battery replacement

The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium
battery which will normally last for
several years. When replacement is
necessary, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and

gently pry open the transmitter
center cover.

2. Replace the battery with a new

battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
is positioned battery.

3. Install the battery in the reverse

order of removal.

For replacement transmitters, see an
authorized Kia dealer for transmitter
reprogramming.
• The transmitter is designed to give

you years of trouble-free use, how-
ever it can malfunction if exposed to
moisture or static electricity. If you
are unsure how to use your trans-
mitter or replace the battery, contact
an authorized Kia dealer.

• Using the wrong battery can cause

the transmitter to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.

• To avoid damaging the transmitter,

don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
to heat or sunlight.

•

An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and may cause
human health. Dispose the
battery according to your
local law(s) or regulation.

CAUTION

Keep the transmitter away from
water or any liquid as it can
become damaged and not func-
tion properly.

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Immobilizer system
(if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you insert your ignition key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON,
it checks and determines and verifies
if the ignition key is valid.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.

To activate the immobilizer sys-
tem:

Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobilizer system acti-
vates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.

To deactivate the immobilizer
system:

Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
In order to prevent theft of your vehi-
cle, do not leave spare keys any-
where in your vehicle.

Your

Immobilizer password is a customer
unique password and should be kept
confidential. Do not leave this num-
ber anywhere in your vehicle.

CAUTION -

Transmitter
damage

Do not drop, wet or expose the
keyless entry system transmit-
ter to heat or sunlight or it will
be damaged.

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NOTICE

When starting the engine, do not use
the key with other immobilizer keys
around. Otherwise the engine may
not start or may stop soon after it
starts. Keep each key separate in
order to avoid a starting malfunction.

Do not put metal accessories near
the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt the
transponder signal and may prevent
the engine from being started.

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NOTICE

If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, contact an authorized
Kia dealer.

This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.

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

ful interference, and

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.

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✽

NOTICE

Changes or

modifications not

expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due to changes
or modifications not approved by
the party responsible for compli-
ance, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

CAUTION

- Immobilizer

damage

Do not expose your immobilizer
system to moisture, static elec-
tricity and rough handling. This
may damage your immobilizer.

CAUTION

- Immobilizer

alterations

Do not change, alter or adjust
the immobilizer system because
it could cause the immobilizer
system to malfunction.

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Record your key number

The key code num-
ber is stamped on
the key code tag
attached to the key
set.

Should you

lose your keys, this number will
enable an authorized Kia dealer to
duplicate the keys easily. Remove
the key code tag and store it in a safe
place. Also, record the key code
number and keep it in a safe and
handy place, but not in the vehicle.

Smart key function

To remove the mechanical key, press
and hold the release button(1) and
remove the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put
the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard.
With a smart key, you can lock or
unlock a door (and Liftgate) and start
the engine.
Refer to the following for more details.

Door Lock

Using the door handle button
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Close all doors, engine hood and

liftgate.

3. Press the button of the outside

door handle.

4. The hazard warning lights will blink

and the chime will sound once.

5. Make sure that doors are locked

by pulling the outside door handle.

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WARNING

- Smart key

Never leave the smart key in
your vehicle with unsupervised
children. Leaving children unat-
tended in a vehicle with a smart
key is dangerous. Children
copy adults and they could
press the start button. The key
would enable children to oper-
ate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehi-
cle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or death.

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The button will only operate when
the smart key is within 28~40 in.
(0.7~1m) from the outside door han-
dle.
Even though you press the outside
door handle button, the doors will not
lock and the chime will sound for 3
seconds if any of following occur:
• The smart key is in the vehicle.
• The engine start/stop button is in

ACC or ON position.

• Any door except the liftgate is

open.

Using the button on the smart key
1 Close all doors, engine hood and

liftgate.

2. Press the lock button(1).
3. The hazard warning lights will blink

and the chime will sound once.

4. Make sure that doors are locked

by pulling the outside door handle.

Unlocking

Using the door handle button
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Press the button of the driver's

outside door handle.

3. The driver’s door will unlock. The

hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound two times.

4. Press the button twice within 4

seconds and all doors and the lift-
gate will unlock and the hazard
warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound two times.

• The button will only operate when

the smart key is within 28~40 in.
(0.7~1m) from the outside door
handle.

• When the smart key is recognized

in the area of 28~40 in. (0.7~1m)
from the front outside door handle,
other people can also open the
doors.

• After unlocking the driver’s door or

all doors, the door(s) will lock auto-
matically unless the door is
opened.

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Using the button on the smart key
1. Press the unlock button(2) of the

smart key.

2. The driver’s door will unlock. The

hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound two times.

3. Press the unlock button(2) twice

within 4 seconds and all doors and
the liftgate will unlock. The hazard
warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound two times.

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NOTICE

After pressing the button, the doors
will lock automatically unless any
door is opened within 30 seconds.

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NOTICE

You can activate or deactivate the
Two Turn Unlock function. Refer to
“User settings” in this chapter.

Liftgate unlocking

Using the liftgate handle button
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Press the liftgate handle button.
3. When all doors are locked, the

hazard warning lights will blink two
times.

Once the liftgate is opened and
then closed, the liftgate will lock
automatically.

If you are within 28~40 in. (0.7~1 m)
from the outside liftgate handle, with
your smart key in possession, the lift-
gate will unlock and open when you
press the liftgate handle switch.

Using the button on the smart key
1. Press the liftgate unlock button(3)

for more than 1 second.

2. When all doors are locked, the

hazard warning lights will blink two
times.

Panic

1. Press the panic button(4) for more

than 1 second.

2. The horn sounds and hazard

warning light flash for about 30
seconds.

Start-up

You can start the engine without
inserting the key.
❈ For detailed information refer to

the “Engine start/stop button” in
chapter 6.

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Loss of the smart key

A maximum of 2 smart keys can be
registered to a single vehicle.
If you happen to lose your smart key,
you will not be able to start the
engine. You should immediately take
the vehicle and remaining key to your
authorized Kia dealer(tow the vehi-
cle, if necessary) to protect it from
potential theft.

Smart key precautions

• The smart key will not work if any

of the following occur:
- The smart key is close to a radio

transmitter such as a radio sta-
tion or an airport which can inter-
fere with normal operation of the
smart key.

- The smart key is near a mobile

two way radio system or a cellular
phone.

- Another vehicle’s smart key is

being operated close to your
vehicle.

• When the smart key does not work

correctly, open and close the door
with the mechanical key and contact
an authorized Kia dealer.

• If the smart key is in close proximi-

ty to your cell phone or smart
phone, the signal from the smart
key could be blocked by normal
operation of your cell phone or
smart phone. This is especially
important when the phone is active
such as making a call, receiving
calls, text messaging, and/or send-
ing/receiving emails. Avoid placing
the smart key and your cell phone
or smart phone in the same pants
or jacket pocket and maintain ade-
quate distance between the two
devices.

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✽

NOTICE

If the keyless entry system is inoper-
ative due to exposure to water or liq-
uids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

CAUTION

Keep the smart key away from
water or any liquid as it can
become damaged and not func-
tion properly.

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Smart key immobilizer system

Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
smart key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you turn the engine start/stop
button to the ON position by pressing
the button while carrying the smart
key, it checks and determines and
verifies if the smart key is valid or
not.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.

To deactivate the immobilizer
system:

Turn the engine start/stop button to
the ON position by pressing the but-
ton while carrying the smart key.

To activate the immobilizer system:

Turn the engine start/stop button to
the OFF position. The immobilizer
system activates automatically.
Without a valid smart key for your
vehicle, the engine will not start.
In order to prevent theft of your vehi-
cle, do not leave spare keys any-
where in your vehicle.

Your

Immobilizer password is a customer
unique password and should be kept
confidential. Do not leave this num-
ber anywhere in your vehicle.

✽

✽

NOTICE

When starting the engine, do not use
the key with other immobilizer keys
around. Otherwise the engine may
not start or may stop soon after it
starts. Keep each key separate in
order to avoid a starting malfunction.

Do not put metal accessories near
the smart key.
The engine may not start because
the metal accessories may interrupt
the transponder signal from transmit-
ting normally.

✽

✽

NOTICE

If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, contact an authorized
Kia dealer.

CAUTION

- Immobilizer

damage

Do not expose your immobilizer
system to moisture, static elec-
tricity and rough handling. This
may damage your immobilizer.

CAUTION

- Immobilizer

alterations

Do not change, alter or adjust
the immobilizer system because
it could cause the immobilizer
system to malfunction.

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This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.

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

ful interference, and

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.

✽

✽

NOTICE

Changes or

modifications not

expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due to changes
or

modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible
for compliance, it will not be cov-
ered by your manufacturer’s vehicle
warranty.

Battery replacement

A smart key battery should last for
several years, but if the smart key is
not working properly, try replacing
the battery with a new one. If you are
unsure how to use your smart key or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
1.Remove the mechanical key.
2.Pry open the rear cover.
3.Replace the battery with a new

battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
position.

4.Install the battery in the reverse

order of removal.

• The smart key is designed to give

you years of trouble-free use, how-
ever it can malfunction if exposed
to moisture or static electricity. If
you are unsure how to use or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.

• Using the wrong battery can cause

the smart key to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.

• To avoid damaging the smart key,

don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
to heat or sunlight.

•

An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to
the environment and human
health. Dispose the battery
according to your local
law(s) or regulation.

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CAUTION -

Smart key
damage

Do not drop, get wet or expose
the smart key to heat or sun-
light, or it will be damaged.

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DOOR LOCKS

.

Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle

• Turn the key clockwise to lock and

counterclockwise to unlock.

• If you lock the driver's door with a

key
- All vehicle doors will lock auto-

matically. (for normal key)

- Only the driver's door will lock.

(for folding key, smart key)

• From the driver's door

- Turn the key to the left once to

unlock the door and once more
within 4 seconds to unlock all
doors. (for normal key).

- Turn the key to the left once to

unlock the driver's door. (for fold-
ing key, smart key.

• Doors can also be locked and

unlocked with the transmitter.

• Once the doors are unlocked, they

may be opened by pulling the door
handle.

• When closing the door, push the

door by hand. Make sure the doors
are closed securely.

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NOTICE

• In cold and wet climates, door lock

and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.

• If the door is locked/unlocked

multiple times in rapid succession
with either the vehicle key or door
lock switch, the system may stop
operating temporarily in order to
protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.

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Lock

Lock

Unlock

■ Type A

■ Type B

Unlock

WARNING

If people must spend a longer
time in the vehicle while it is
very hot or cold outside, there
is risk of injuries or danger to
life. Do not lock the vehicle from
the outside when there are peo-
ple in it.

WARNING

• Securely close your door

before you begin driving.
Failure to fully close your door
may cause it to open during
vehicle operation.

• Keep your body out of the way

of the closing door to prevent
injuries.

CAUTION

Do not open and close the door
repeatedly if unnecessary or
with excessive force.

Such

action can damage the vehicle
door.

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• To lock a door without the key,

push the inside door lock button (1)
or central door lock switch (2) to
the “Lock” position and close the
door (3).

• If you lock the door with the central

door lock switch (2), all vehicle
doors will lock automatically.

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NOTICE

Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.

Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle

With the door lock button

• To unlock a door, push the door

lock button (1) to the “Unlock (B)”
position. The red mark (2) on the
button will be visible.

• To lock a door, push the door lock

button (1) to the “Lock (A)” position.
If the door is locked properly, the
red mark (2) on the door lock but-
ton will not be visible.

• To open a door, pull the door han-

dle (3) outward.

• If the inner door handle of the dri-

ver’s (or front passenger’s) door is
pulled when the door lock button is
in the lock position, the button will
unlock and the door will open. (if
equipped)

• Front doors cannot be locked if the

ignition key is in the ignition switch
and any front door is opened.

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If a power door lock ever fails to func-
tion while you are in the vehicle, try
one or more of the following tech-
niques to exit :
• Operate the door unlock feature

repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.

• Operate the other door locks and

handles, front and rear.

• Lower a front window and use the

key to unlock the door from out-
side.

• Move to the cargo area and open

the liftgate.

With central door lock switch

Operate by pressing the central door
lock switch.
• When pressing the front portion (1)

of the switch, all vehicle doors will
lock.

• When pressing the rear portion (2)

of the switch, all vehicle doors will
unlock.

• If the key is in the ignition switch

and any front door is opened, the
doors will not lock even though the
front portion (1) of the central door
lock switch is pressed.

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Driver’s door

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Passenger’s door

WARNING

Do not attempt to check the
vehicle door operation while the
vehicle is moving. Inadvertent
opening of either doors while
the vehicle is in operation could
result in vehicle occupants
falling out of the vehicle.

WARNING -

Doors

• The doors should always be

fully closed and locked while
the vehicle is in motion to pre-
vent accidental opening of the
door.

• Be careful when opening doors

and watch for vehicles, motor-
cycles, bicycles or pedestrians
approaching the vehicle in the
path of the door. Opening a
door when something is
approaching can cause dam-
age or injury.

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Impact sensing door unlock
system

In the event of air bag deployment
resulting from a vehicle impact, all
doors will automatically unlock.

Auto door lock/unlock feature
(if equipped)

• All doors will automatically lock

when the transaxle shift lever is
shifted out of P(Park).

• All doors will automatically unlock

when the transaxle shift lever is
shifted into P (Park).

Speed sensing door lock sys-
tem

All doors will be automatically locked
after the vehicle speed exceeds 9.3
mph (15 km/h). And all doors will be
automatically unlocked when you
turn the engine off or when you
remove the ignition key.

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NOTICE

You can select some auto door
lock/unlock features in “User
Settings” as follows;
• Speed sensing auto door lock
• Auto door unlock when the igni-

tion key is removed from the igni-
tion switch or engine is turned off.

• Auto door lock/unlock by shifting

the shift lever out of P(Park) or
into P(Park).

❈

❈For more information, refer to

“User Settings” in this chapter.

WARNING

-Unattended

children/animals

Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. An
enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended
children or animals who cannot
escape the vehicle.

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Child-protector rear door lock

The child safety lock is provided to
help prevent children from acciden-
tally opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle. The rear door
safety locks should be used whenev-
er children are in the vehicle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert a key (or screwdriver) into

the hole (1) and turn it to the
“lock(

)” position. When the child

safety lock is in the lock position, the
rear door will not open even when
the inner door handle is pulled.

3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the out-
side door handle.
Even though the doors may be
unlocked, the rear door will not open
by pulling the inner door handle (1)
until the rear door child safety lock is
unlocked.

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WARNING

- Rear door

locks

Use the rear door safety locks
whenever children are in the
vehicle. If a child accidently
opens the rear doors while the
vehicle is motion, he can fall out.

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Opening the liftgate

• The liftgate is locked or unlocked

when all doors are locked or
unlocked with the key, transmitter
(or smart key) or central door lock
switch.

• If unlocked, the liftgate can be

opened by pressing the handle
switch and then pulling the handle
up.

• Only the liftgate is unlocked if the

liftgate unlock button on the smart
key is pressed (if equipped). Once
the liftgate is opened and then
closed, the liftgate is locked auto-
matically.

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NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.

The liftgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when opening
the liftgate.

Closing the liftgate

To close the liftgate, lower and push
down the liftgate firmly. Make sure
that the liftgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are safely
out of the way before closing the lift-
gate.

LIFTGATE

CAUTION

- Liftgate lift

Make certain that you close the
liftgate before driving your vehi-
cle. Possible damage may occur
to the liftgate lift cylinders and
attached hardware if the liftgate
is not closed prior to driving.

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Emergency liftgate safety
release

Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency liftgate safety release
lever located on the bottom of the lift-
gate. When someone is inadvertent-
ly locked in the compartment. The
liftgate can be opened by doing as
follows:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Push the release lever to the right.
3. Push up the liftgate.

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WARNING

- Rear cargo

area

Occupants should never ride in
the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available.
Occupants should always be
properly restrained.

WARNING

- Exhaust

fumes

Driving with the liftgate open is
not advisable.

Dangerous

exhaust fumes can enter the
passenger compartment. If you
must drive with the liftgate
opened, keep the air vents and
all windows open so that addi-
tional outside air can enter.

WARNING

Do not hold the part (gas lifter)
that supports the tailgate. Be
aware that the deformation of
the part may cause vehicle
damage and a risk of injury.

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