KIA Soul (2019 year). Instruction — part 11

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The rear camera display will activate
when the back-up light is ON with the
ignition switch 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 (IF EQUIPPED)

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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 ignition switch 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 trans-
mitter (or 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 removes the ignition key
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 ignition key is removed,
perform 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

LIGHTING

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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)

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 ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlights.

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Auto light position (if equipped)

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.
• 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. The
lever will return to its original posi-
tion.
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
engine is not running.

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To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the nor-
mal (low beam) position when
released. The headlight switch does
not need to be on to use this flashing
feature.

Turn signals and lane change
signals

The ignition switch 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 indicators
on the instrument panel indicate
which turn signal is operating. They
will self-cancel after a turn is com-
pleted. 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 replace-
ment.
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.

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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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One-touch lane change function

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.

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.

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Features of your vehicle

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 igni-
tion switch 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
operate 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
(if equipped)

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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.
If you do not remove the snow and/or
ice before using the wiper and wash-
er, it may damage the wiper and
washer system.

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 engine compartment
on the passenger side.

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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 vis-

ibility

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 (if equipped)

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.

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CAUTION

- Wipers & windshields

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 gaso-
line, 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.

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Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine is
not running.
It may cause battery discharge.

Interior lamp AUTO cut

• When all entrances are closed, if

you lock the vehicle by using the
transmitter or 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
engine, 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

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.

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■ Type B

■ Type A

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• 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.)

• 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 transmitter or 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
ignition switch in the ACC or
LOCK/OFF position.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

stay on continuously if the door is
opened with the ignition switch in
the ON position.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

go out immediately if the ignition
switch 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.

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■ Type A

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Luggage room lamp

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

Portable lamp usage
(if equipped)

In-vehicle lamp, if necessary, after
separation can be used as a
portable.
1. Press push button (1).
2. Pull out the lamp holder.
3. Press the power switch (2).

❈ If the portable lamp does not turn

on, it means the portable lamp
needs to be charged. Insert the
lamp holder and then charge it
again. The charge mode will be
activated if the ignition switch (or
engine start/stop button) is on
position or engine is running.

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■ Type A

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NOTICE

1.Remove the batteries when not in

use for a long time.

2.Use the specified battery.
3.Do not place the lamp with water

or moist places and liquid com-
pounds. These can cause internal
leakage of a battery.

4.When replacing the batteries,

check the direction and insert.
It will not be charged if installed
reversely.

5.Do not mix the rechargeable bat-

teries.
It may not be charged normally.

If the portable lamp does not turn on
anymore after charged, replace the
rechargeable batteries.

Battery replacement

When replacement is necessary, use
the following procedure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and

gently try open the battery cover.

2. Replace the batteries with new

rechargeable batteries (AAA size).
When replacing the batteries,
make sure the position of batteries.

3. Close the cover carefully.

CAUTION

- Portable lamp

damage

You can use the regular batter-
ies (Disposable batteries) but
do not use the Non-recharge-
able battery in charge mode. It
may damage the vehicle.

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Glove box lamp (if equipped)

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
(if equipped)

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.

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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 engine is
running.
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 ignition switch is
turned off. To turn off the defroster,
press the rear window defroster but-
ton again.

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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.

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■ Type C

■ Type B

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Outside rearview mirror defroster
(if equipped)

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.

Front wiper deicer (if equipped)

The front wiper deicer will operate at
the same time you turn on the front
windshield defroster.
• To turn off the wiper deicer, press

the front windshield defroster but-
ton again.

• The front wiper deicer automatical-

ly turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the ignition switch
is turned off.