KIA Soul (2018 year). Instruction — part 25

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Limitations of the system

The SCC may have limits to its ability
to detect distance to the vehicle ahead
due to road and traffic conditions.

On curves

• On curves, the SCC may not

detect a moving vehicle in your
lane, and then your vehicle could
accelerate to the set speed. Also,
the vehicle speed will rapidly slow
down when the vehicle ahead is
recognized suddenly.

• Select the appropriate set speed

on curves and adjust your vehicle
speed by depressing the accelera-
tor or brake pedal according to the
road condition ahead and driving
condition.

• Your vehicle speed can be reduced

due to a vehicle in the adjacent
lane. Adjust your vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal
according to the road condition
ahead and driving condition. Apply
the accelerator pedal and select
the appropriate set speed. Check
to be sure that the road conditions
permit safe operation of the SCC.

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On inclines

• During uphill or downhill driving, the

SCC may not detect a moving vehi-
cle in your lane, and cause your
vehicle to accelerate to the set
speed. Also, the vehicle speed will
rapidly slow down when the vehicle
ahead is recognized suddenly.

• Select the appropriate set speed

on inclines and adjust your vehicle
speed by depressing the accelera-
tor or brake pedal according to the
road condition ahead.

Lane changing

• A vehicle which moves into your

lane from an adjacent lane cannot
be recognized by the sensor until it
is in the sensor's detection range.

• The sensor may not detect imme-

diately when a vehicle cuts in sud-
denly. Always pay attention to the
traffic, road and driving conditions.

• If a vehicle which moves into your

lane is slower than your vehicle, your
speed may decrease to maintain the
distance to the vehicle ahead.

• If a vehicle which moves into your

lane is faster than your vehicle,
your vehicle will accelerate to the
selected speed.

• Your vehicle may accelerate when

a vehicle ahead of you disappears.

• When you are warned that the

vehicle ahead of you is not detect-
ed, drive with caution.

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Vehicle recognition

Some vehicles ahead in your lane
cannot be recognized by the sensor
as follows:
- Narrow vehicles such as motorcy-

cles or bicycles

- Vehicles offset to one side
- Slow-moving vehicles or sudden-

decelerating vehicles

- Stopped vehicles
- Vehicles with small rear profile such

as trailers with no loads

A vehicle ahead cannot be recog-
nized correctly by the sensor if any of
following occurs:
-

When the vehicle is pointing

upwards due to overloading in the
liftgate

- While making turns by steering
- When driving to one side of the lane
- When driving on narrow lanes or on

curves

Adjust your vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal accord-
ing to the road condition ahead and
driving condition.

• If the vehicle right in front moves to

another direction, the SCC system
may not sense stopped vehicle in
front and may crash. Always main-
tain safe distance.

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• Always look out for pedestrians

when your vehicle is maintaining a
distance with the vehicle ahead.

• Always be cautious for vehicles

that are taller with higher clear-
ance, or vehicles carrying loads
that stick out of the back of the
vehicle.

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WARNING

- Emergency

Stops

The smart cruise control sys-
tem cannot guarantee the stop
for every emergency situation.
If an emergency stop is neces-
sary, you must apply the brakes.

WARNING

- Safe Use of

SCC

The SCC can provide you with an
additional level of safety and
fatigue reduction. However you
must maintain careful observa-
tion of the roadway in front and
around you and maintain control
of your vehicle and spacing
around other vehicles as you
normally would. For example,
this will require you to apply the
brakes as needed when coming
upon a slower moving vehicle, or
when a vehicle from another lane
drives quickly in front of you.

WARNING

- Inclines &

Towing

Do not use SCC on steep
inclines or when towing another
vehicle or trailer since such
extreme loading can interfere
with your vehicle's ability to
maintain the selected speed.

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When using the Smart Cruise
Control take the following precau-
tions:
• If an emergency stop is necessary,

you must apply the brakes. The
vehicle cannot be stopped at every
emergency situation by using the
Smart Cruise Control System.

• Keep a safe distance according to

road conditions and vehicle speed.
If the vehicle to vehicle distance is
too close during a high-speed driv-
ing, a serious collision may result.

• Always maintain sufficient braking

distance and decelerate your vehi-
cle by applying the brakes if neces-
sary.

• The Smart Cruise Control System

cannot recognize a stopped vehi-
cle, pedestrians or an oncoming
vehicle. Always look ahead cau-
tiously to prevent unexpected and
sudden situations from occurring.

• Vehicles moving in front of you with

a frequent lane change may cause
a delay in the system's reaction or
may cause the system to react to a
vehicle actually in an adjacent
lane. Always drive cautiously to
prevent unexpected and sudden
situations from occurring.

• Always be aware of the selected

speed and vehicle to vehicle dis-
tance. The driver should not solely
rely on the system but always pay
attention to driving conditions and
control your vehicle speed.

• The Smart Cruise Control System

may not recognize complex driving
situations so always pay attention
to driving conditions and control
your vehicle speed.

• Make sure to be well informed of

the owner's manual and practice
using the smart cruise control sys-
tem to ensure the safe use of the
system.

• After an engine start, please stop

for several seconds. If system ini-
tialization is not completed, the
SCC does not normally operate.

• After an engine start, if any objects

are not detected or the sensor
cover is obscured with foreign sub-
stances, there is a possibility that
the SCC system may not work.

• The following conditions may

cause a malfunction: over-loading
the liftgate, suspension modifica-
tion, tire replacement with unau-
thorized tires or tires with different
tread wear and pressure levels.

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Outside rearview mirror may not
alert the driver when:

- The outside rearview mirror hous-

ing is severely polluted

- The window is severely polluted
- The windows are severely tinted.

This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
three 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.

3. Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the device.

Radio frequency radiation expo-
sure information:
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum distance
of 20 cm between the radiator
(antenna) and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmit-
ter.

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The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference
or road condition.
The system resets to be in the ECO
mode, when the hybrid system is
restarted.
If there is a problem with the instru-
ment cluster, the drive mode will be
in ECO mode and may not change to
NORMAL mode or SPORT mode.

The mode changes whenever the
DRIVE MODE button is pressed.

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Except DCT

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For DCT

❈

When normal mode is selected, it
is not displayed on the cluster.

ECO mode (Active ECO)

Active ECO helps improve
fuel efficiency by control-
ling certain engine and
transaxle system operat-
ing parameters. Fuel effi-
ciency depends on the
driver's driving habit and
road condition.
• When the DRIVE MODE

button is pressed and
the ECO mode is select-
ed, the ECO indicator
(green) will illuminate to
show that the Active
ECO is operating.

• When the Active ECO is

activated, it does not turn
off even though the
engine is restarted again.
To turn off the system,
press the DRIVE MODE
button again.

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ECO

NORMAL

SPORT ECO

NORMAL

SPORT

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When Active ECO is activated:
• The acceleration may slightly be

reduced eventhough you depress
the accelerator fully.

• The air conditioner performance

may be limited

• The shift pattern of the automatic

transaxle may change.

• The engine noise may get louder.

The above situations are normal
conditions when the active eco sys-
tem is activated to improve fuel effi-
ciency.

Limitation of Active ECO operation:
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the system
operation is limited even though there
is no change in the ECO indicator.
• When the coolant temperature is

low:
The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-
mal.

• When driving up a hill:

The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
the engine torque is restricted.

• When using manual mode:

The system will be limited accord-
ing to the shift location.

• When the accelerator pedal is

deeply depressed for a few seconds:
The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.

SPORT mode

SPORT mode focuses on dynamic
driving by automatically controlling
the steering wheel, engine and
transaxle system.
• When the DRIVE MODE button is

pressed and the SPORT mode is
selected, the SPROT indicator
(yellow) will illuminate.

• Whenever the hybrid system is

restarted, the Drive Mode will revert
back to ECO mode. If SPORT mode
is desired, re-select SPORT mode
from the DRIVE MODE button

• If the system is activated:

- After speeding, it maintains the

gear and RPM for some time
even though the accelerator
pedal is not depressed.

- Up-shifting is delayed.

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✽

NOTICE

In Sport drive mode, the fuel effi-
ciency may decrease.

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This system detects the lane with a
sensor at the front windshield and
notifies you if it detects that your
vehicle leaves the lane.

• The LDWS does not make the

vehicle change lanes. It is the dri-
ver's responsibility to always check
the road conditions.

• If the sensor cannot detect the lane

or if the vehicle speed does not
exceed 40 mph (64 km/h), the
LDWS will not be able to notify you
if the vehicle leaves the lane.

• If your vehicle has window tint or

other types of coating on the front
windshield, the LDWS may not
work properly.

• Prevent damage to the LDWS sen-

sor from water or any liquid.

• Do not remove the LDWS parts

and avoid damaging the sensor by
avoiding a strong impacts.

• Do not put objects that reflect light

on the dash board.

• The operation of the LDWS can be

affected by several factors (includ-
ing environmental conditions). It is
the responsibility of the driver to
pay attention to the roadway and to
maintain the vehicle in it's lane at
all times.

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING

- LDWS Alert

The LDWS is a supplemental
system and only intended to
provide you with information
regarding your vehicle's posi-
tion on the roadway. Upon
receiving an LDWS alert, you
must take the necessary steps
to maintain control of your vehi-
cle. The LDWS does not provide
any steering inputs into the
vehicle for you. It can be dan-
gerous to make a large sudden
steering input in response to an
alert, since that could result in
loss of control.

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To operate the LDWS, press the but-
ton with the engine start/stop button
in the ON position. The indicator illu-
minates on the cluster. To cancel the
LDWS, press the button again.

If the system detects that your vehi-
cle is leaving the lane when the
LDWS is operating and vehicle
speed exceeds 40 mph (64 km/h),
the warning operates as follows:

1.Visual warning
If you leave the lane, the lane you
leave on the LCD display blinks yel-
low.

2.Auditory warning
If you leave the lane, the warning
sound operates.

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When the sensor detects the lane line

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When the sensor doesn’t detect the lane line

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Left lane departure warning

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Right lane departure warning

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The color of symbol will change
depend on the condition of LDWS
system.
- White color : When you activate the

lane departure warn-
ing system by press-
ing the LDWS button,
system operating con-
ditions are not satis-
fied or the sensor does
not detect the lane line

- Green color : When you activate the

lane departure warn-
ing system by press-
ing the LDWS button,
system operating con-
ditions are satisfied
and the sensor detect
the lane line

- Yellow color : when there is a mal-

function with the lane
departure warning
system.

Warning indicator

When the LDWS is not working prop-
erly, the warning light will illuminate
and the warning message will come
on for a few second. After the mes-
sage disappears, the master warning
light will illuminate.
Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer and have the system checked.

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The LDWS does not operate
when:

• The driver turns on the turn signal

or the hazard warning flasher to
change lane.

• Driving on the lane line.

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NOTICE

To change lanes, operate the turn
signal switch then change the lane.

The LDWS may not warn you
even if the vehicle leaves the
lane, or may warn you even if
the vehicle does not leave the
lane when;

• The lane is not visible due to snow,

rain, stain, a puddle or other envi-
ronmental conditions.

• The brightness of the outside

changes suddenly such as tunnel
enter/exit.

• The headlights are off at night or in

a tunnel.

• The color of the lane marking from

the road is difficult to distinguish.

• Driving on a steep grade or a

curve.

• Light such as street light, sunlight

or oncoming vehicle light reflects
from water on the road.

• The lens or windshield is stained

with foreign matter.

• The sensor cannot detect the lane

because of fog, heavy rain or
heavy snow.

• The surrounding of the inside rear

view mirror temperature is high
due to a direct ray of light.

• The lane is very wide or narrow.
• The lane line is damaged or indis-

tinct.

• The windshield is fogged by humid

air in the vehicle.

• The shadow is on the lane line by a

median strip.

• The sensor cannot distinguish the

lane from the road due to the
dust/dirt.

• There is a mark similar to a lane

line.

• There is a boundary structure.
• The distance from vehicle ahead is

very short or the vehicle ahead
drives hiding the lane line.

• The vehicle vibrates heavily due to

road conditions.

• The lane number increases or

decreases or the lane lines are
crossing.

WARNING

- LDWS

Limitations

The Lane Departure Warning
System is a supplemental sys-
tem. Do not solely rely on the
system but always pay attention
and drive safely.

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• Putting something on the dash-

board.

• Driving with the sun in front of you.
• Driving in areas under construc-

tion.

• The lane line is more than two in

either side (Left/Right)

Outside rearview mirror may not
alert the driver when:

- The outside rearview mirror hous-

ing is severely polluted

- The window is severely polluted
- The windows are severely tinted.

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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The BSD (Blind spot detection) sys-
tem uses a radar sensor to alert the
driver while driving.
It senses the rear side territory of the
vehicle and provides information to
the driver.

➀

BSD(Blind spot detection)

Warning range is dependent on your
vehicle speed. However, if the speed
of your vehicle is faster by 10km/h or
more than other nearby vehicles, the
warning is not operated.

➁

LCA(Lane change assist)

When vehicles are approaching to
your vehicle at high speed, the warn-
ing is operated.

➂

RCTA(Rear cross traffic alert)

When your vehicle moves backward,
the sensor detects approaching vehi-
cles to the left or right side direction
and warning is operated.

BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD) (IF EQUIPPED)

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WARNING -

BSD
Limitations

• Always check the road condi-

tion while driving for unex-
pected situations even though
the Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) is operating.

• The Blind Spot Detection

System (BSD) is a supplemen-
tal system. Do not solely rely
on the system and always pay
attention to drive safely.

• The Blind Spot Detection

System may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle
and is not a substitute for
proper and safe lane chang-
ing procedures. Always drive
safely and use caution when
changing lanes.

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BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist)

Operating conditions

The indicator on the switch will illumi-
nate when the BSD (Blind spot
detection) system switch is pressed
with the engine start/stop button
switch ON. If the vehicle speed
exceeds 18.6 mph (30 km/h), the
system will activate.
If you press the switch again, the
switch indicator and system will be
turned off.
If the engine start/stop button switch
is turned OFF and ON the system
returns to the previous state.

When the system is not used turn the
system off by pressing the switch.
When the system is turned on the
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outside rearview mirror.

Warning type

The system will activate when:
1.The system is on
2.Vehicle speed is above 18.6 mph

(30 km/h)

3.Other vehicles are detected in the

rear side

If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light will illuminate on the outside
rearview mirror.
If the detected vehicle is not in detec-
tion range, the warning will be turned
off.

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WARNING

The Blind Spot Detection
System with Lane Change
Assist and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert is not a substitute for
proper and safe lane changing
procedures. Always drive safely
and use caution when changing
lanes. The Blind Spot Detection
System may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.

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The second stage alarm will activate
when:
1. The first stage alert is on
2. The turn signal is on to change a

lane

When the second stage alert is acti-
vated, a warning light will be blinking
on the outside rearview mirror and
an alarm will sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to
origin position, the second stage
alert will be deactivated.

- The second stage alarm can be

deactivated.

• To activate the alarm:

Go to the User Settings Mode

→

Sound and select "BSD" on the
LCD display.

• To deactivate the alarm:

Go to the User Settings Mode

→

Sound and deselect "BSD" on the
LCD display.

The alarm function helps alert the
driver. Deactivate this function only
when it is necessary

Detecting sensor

The sensors are located inside the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly.

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