Kia Soul 2024 User manual

Soul
Features & Functions
Quick Reference Guide

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WELCOME TO THE KIA FAMILY!
Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide
you with years of comfortable and dependable driving. Kia is committed to quality,
innovation, safety and — above all — your satisfaction.
USING THE QUICK GUIDE AND ACCESSING VIDEOS
The information contained in this guide is a brief overview of the operation and features of
your new Kia vehicle.
Kia provides a full version of the Features & Functions Guide and a number of video resources
to assist you with becoming familiar with the features and functions found in your Kia vehicle.
You can access these resources by snapping the QR Codes with your mobile device’s camera, a
built-in QR Code Reader or a downloaded QR Code Reader App.
You can also view the videos by visiting the following website:
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
If you’re having trouble scanning codes, check
the following:
• The code should be centered and focused in your
mobile device’s camera screen
• Consider moving your device closer to or farther
away from the code
• The code should be well lit, without signi󲛵cant
shadow
• Avoid scanning from a signi󲛵cant angle
• Con󲛵rm that the device’s app supports 2D QR
Code scanning
• Try another QR Code Reader App; not all apps are
created equal
• After scanning, you may experience a “connection
error” message or a “connecting” message
with no subsequent response. These messages
typically indicate that your device is having trouble
connecting to the Internet
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This Features & Functions Guide and the speci󲛵c operational and safety information it provides are not a substitute for your
Owner’s Manual.
While Kia endeavors to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change
vehicle speci󲛵cations without notice in advance of or after the fact and assumes no liability in connection with such changes.
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Customer/Roadside Assistance†5: 1 -800-333-4KIA
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As you get to know your new Kia, you can explore this booklet to better understand
how to operate its many features and systems. Be sure to review the following to
better understand some of your Kia’s most used features:
1
Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Kia Connect†1 Activation / Kia Connect Assistance†1 . 6
4 Kia Access App Download / Features Guide . . . . . . 7
5 User Settings* – Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6 Vehicle Settings* – Infotainment System . . . . . . . . 8
7 Wireless Smartphone Charging System . . . . . . . . 9
8 Smart Key with Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9 Legal Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Driving while distracted
can result in a loss of
vehicle control that may
lead to an accident, severe
personal injury or death.
The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe
and legal operation of a
vehicle. Handheld devices,
other equipment or vehicle
systems which take the
driver’s eyes, attention
and focus away from the
safe operation of a vehicle,
are not permissible by law,
and should never be used
during operation of the
vehicle.
Refer to page 2 for more information on QR codes, or visit www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Your New Kia Important
Care Tips Video
Getting Started With
Your New Kia Video
Vehicle Cameras
Important Tips Video
Navigation System*
Important Tips Video
Kia Connect with Smart
Navigation Video
Display Audio System
Updates Video
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A Volume buttons: Press +/- to raise/lower speaker volume
Mute audio: To mute the audio system, press the button
B Voice Recognition button: Press to activate voice
recognition*; you can access voice recognition/bring up
menus/place calls with minimal voice command prompts
from the system. Press and hold to exit voice recognition*
C Call / End Call button*: Press to receive/place calls. If no
phone is paired, press button to pair a phone. Press and hold
to end a call, reject an incoming call or cancel a function
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio system’s user’s guide, your vehicle’s Quick Start
Guide or the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual.
How to Place a Call
When using the voice command* feature, wait for the system to BEEP before speaking the command.
There are two options for placing a call:
1. Option 1: Press the Call / End button C (displays the call history screen)
1. Option 2*: Press the Voice Recognition button B. Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial
{number}” followed by contact name or number
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†2,6
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Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustration.
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to kia.com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth®
Technology at (800) 333-4KIA.
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise
caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
• When using the voice command feature, wait for the system to BEEP
before speaking the command
• Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and number of
phone book entries
• Because of differences in phone quality, service providers and
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionality may
differ from one phone to another
QUICK TIPS
Buttons located on left side of the steering
wheel.
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may
differ from those in the illustration. For more
information, refer to the Car Infotainment
System Quick Reference Guide.
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phone book download and to
allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests.
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REMINDER: Microphone is located in the overhead console
(Buttons located on left side
on Steering Wheel)
C
B
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REMINDERS:
• Bluetooth® Wireless Technology audio and calling functions are supported when connected to a Bluetooth® enabled device
• Bluetooth® Music Streaming: If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, turn up the volume on the connected phone
Voice Recognition*†2 ,6
Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have dif󲛵culty understanding some accents or uncommon
names. Improve the performance by making a few simple changes to your
phone contacts, listed below. To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under
Quick Tips:
• Use full names (󲛵rst and last names) vs. short or single-syllable names
(“John Smith” vs. “Dad,” “Smith Residence” vs. “Home”)
• Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -,
*, +, etc.)
• Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of Emergency” vs. “ICE”) or words with all
capital letters
• The system may register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices. See the Car
Multimedia System User’s Manual for more information on setup and limitations
• When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation.
The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or
too loudly
• Always wait for the system to Beep before speaking any commands
• Turning the A/C off and closing the windows and sunroof can reduce the
interference with the Voice Recognition
• Press the talk button and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
QUICK TIPS
Refer to the inside front cover for
more information on QR codes.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Voice Recognition
Tips Video
Star, Favorite & Radio
Presets Buttons Video
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Kia Connect Activation*†1
Follow these steps to activate your Kia Connect system:
1. To enter the activation screen on your vehicle’s Infotainment System:
a. Press the SETUP key
b. Press Kia Connect icon
c. Press Activate Kia Connect
2. Read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
and press SUBMIT
3. Enter number or email address to receive a veri󲛵cation code,
then press SUBMIT. Follow the steps below to access and use your
veri󲛵cation code:
a. Check your phone text message or email for veri󲛵cation code
b. Open the link in your phone text message or email. A page
will open requesting that you create your account
c. Enter your 󲛵rst name, last name, email, phone number, an account
password, and click CREATE ACCOUNT. A page will open displaying your
veri󲛵cation code
d. Enter the code in the Infotainment System and press ACTIVATE
e. Go back to the page with your veri󲛵cation code and press “I have
entered my veri󲛵cation code.” A link will be provided to download the Kia
Access app from your app store. After installing the app, log in and enjoy
REMINDER: This vehicle is not equipped with over-the-air system updates.
For further Kia Connect operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick
Reference Guide.
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal
operation of a vehicle. Handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take
the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are
not permissible by law, should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
Kia Connect is currently unavailable for model year 2022 vehicles and newer sold or
purchased in Massachusetts. See Kia Connect Terms of Service at owners.kia.com for more
information.
Refer to the inside front cover for
more information on QR codes.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Kia Connect & Kia
Access app Video
Kia Connect
Assistance Video
Kia Connect Activation
Video
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Virtual Assistant A – Press to connect to a virtual assistant to hear
information about the Kia Connect features
Kia Connect Voice Local Search B (systems with navigation) –
Press to connect to the search function to 󲛵nd points of interest or other
locations, like “cafe”
Roadside Assist C – Press to connect to the Kia Connect Center where
you can request vehicle towing services
Kia Connect Assistance*†1
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REMINDER: These buttons may be located in the rearview mirror or the overhead console.
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide. On certain models, Kia
Connect Assistance buttons are located on the Rearview Mirror.
(Buttons on rearview mirror*)
A B C

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Kia Access App Download
Go to an app marketplace to download the new Kia Access App. Once you
download, make sure you register your vehicle and start an account (refer to Kia
Connect Activation page). Get to know your new Kia and the available convenient
features on the app.
Download the Kia Access App
by clicking this dynamic QR
code. Some phone’s operating
systems may need to be updated
to scan dynamic QR codes.
• The smartphone and vehicle need to be connected to a cellular network
with a good wireless signal strength in order to use Kia Connect. If these
conditions are not met, voice commands may fail or take a long time to
execute
• To use Remote Start or Remote Start with Climate Control feature, all
doors, hood and trunk/liftgate must be closed and locked
• When Remote Start is activated, if the driver does not enter the vehicle
within 10 minutes, the Remote Start will turn the engine off
• When using Remote Start with Climate Control, turn on the vehicle before
getting in, to allow enough time for the vehicle’s interior to reach your
desired temperature
• The quickest way to obtain accurate vehicle status through the app is by
pressing the refresh button on the app or refreshing the web page when
using the customer web portal
• In order to preserve the vehicle battery, Kia Connect will not turn on
the vehicle if it has been seven days since the last time the ignition was
manually cycled. You will need to restart the vehicle with a key fob in order
to use Kia Connect again
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Kia Access App Features
Guide. Click this dynamic QR
code to access the guide. Some
phone’s operating systems may
need to be updated to scan
dynamic QR codes.
Kia Access App Features Guide
The Kia Access App Features Guide is a step-by-step guide helping
you utilize the app to its full potential by detailing how to set up and
use each feature and adjust various settings. Below are some of the
topics included:
• Remote Commands
• Set Climate*
• Schedule Service
• Dealer Settings
• Manage Vehicles and Pro󲛵les
Kia App Screen for illustrative purposes only. Actual App screen and functionality
may vary.
For further Kia Connect operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick
Reference Guide.
Kia Connect is currently unavailable for model year 2022 and newer vehicles sold
or purchased in Massachusetts. See Kia Connect Terms of Service at owners.kia.
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User Settings* – Instrument Cluster
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more information on QR codes.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Ambient Mood & Theme
Lighting Video
Vehicle & User Settings
Video
QR CODES
Vehicle Settings* - Infotainment System
(Vehicles with wide-screen navigation system)
To enter the Vehicle Settings mode in the Infotainment System, press the SETUP key on the audio head
unit. Then press the Vehicle icon, which will take you to the Vehicle Settings screen. Use the touchscreen to
navigate through the menus.
Vehicle Settings modes:
Driver Assistance: Driving Assist, Warning Time, Warning Volume, Driver Attention Warning, Forward
Safety, Blind-spot Safety, Parking Safety
Climate: Recirculate Air, Automatic Ventilation, Defog/Defrost Options
Lights: One Touch Turn Signal, Headlight Display, High Beam Assist
Door: Auto Lock, Auto Unlock, Two-Press Unlock
Cluster: Energy Consumption Reset, Content Selection, Cluster Voice Guidance Volume, Welcome Sound
Convenience: Rear Occupant Alert, Wireless Charging System, Auto Rear Wiper (in R)
Reset: Reset Vehicle Settings to Factory Defaults
User Settings Modes:
Driver Assistance*:
• Driving Convenience
• Speed Limit
• Warning Volume
• Driver Attention Warning
• Driving Safety
• Parking Safety
Cluster:
• Theme Selection
• Wiper/Lights Display
• Traf󲛵c Signs
• Icy Road Warning
• Cluster Voice Guidance
Volume
• Welcome Sound
Lights:
• One-Touch Turn Signal
• Headlamp Delay
Door:
• Automatically Lock
• Automatically Unlock
Convenience*:
• Rear Occupant Alert
• Service Interval
• Welcome Mirror/light
• Wireless Charging System
• Auto Rear Wiper (in R)
Units:
• Speed Unit
• Temperature Unit
• Fuel Economy Unit
• Tire Pressure Unit
Reset:
• Reset menus to factory settings
(except language & service interval)
To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes, press
the Mode/Select button A when the vehicle is at a standstill and with the
ENGINE START/STOP* button in the ON position and select User Settings .
You can navigate the selections on the
display by pressing the OK button B, and
then selecting the item by pressing the
Mode/Select button A.
REMINDER: Some settings
appear in User Settings in the
Instrument Cluster. Check
section 4 in the Owner’s Manual
or the Car Infotainment System
Quick Start Guide for more
information.
A
B
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from
those in the illustration. For more information, refer to
the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
(Buttons located on
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Charge a compatible Qi†7 certi󲛵ed smartphone wirelessly by
placing it on the charging pad A at the front of the console, near
the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the
ignition is on.
1. Enable Wireless Smartphone Charging System in the User Settings* in the
Instrument Cluster LCD or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System,
select Convenience then Wireless Charging System
2. Place a compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad A
3. The indicator light B may change to amber once the wireless charging
begins
4. Once charging is complete, the amber light may change to green
Refer to the inside front cover for
more information on QR codes.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wireless Smartphone
Charging Video
Wireless Smartphone Charging System*†7
QR CODE
• The smartphone must be a Qi certi󲛵ed compatible phone
with QI function available. Some smartphone models are
not QI certi󲛵ed, which may affect the availability, speed or
performance of the wireless charging
• Wireless charging must be enabled in the User Settings* in
the Instrument Cluster LCD or the Vehicle Settings* in the
Infotainment System
• If wireless charging does not work, move the smartphone
around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber. Avoid
placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not
impede the charging area
• For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch)
must be closed & the Smart Key Fob must be detected inside
the vehicle
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REMINDERS:
• Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
• This vehicle is equipped with wireless charging technology which allows for a device to be charged using inductive
charging; however, device compatibility varies. See your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and the back page
for legal disclaimers
• Inductive charging systems are less ef󲛵cient than conventional charging through cable. As a result, higher device
operating temperatures may be experienced during use
• Charging Performance – Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging performance. Other factors
that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
• If the driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual image or feature may vary.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
(Located in front of Gear Shift)
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Remote Start -
Smart Key Video
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Smart Key with Remote Start†3
Smart Key Fob:
A Press to lock All Doors; Press twice within 2 seconds to sound the horn
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door. Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
C Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate. Then lift by the
handle to manually open Liftgate
REMINDERS:
• The Liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the rear liftgate
• The Liftgate does not automatically open when the C button is pressed
D Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm. To turn off Alarm,
press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key
F Remote Start Button*: Press for more than two (2) seconds within four (4)
seconds after locking doors to start the vehicle. Press once to turn off
REMINDER: If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key
fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button G:
• Press button once to unlock driver’s door
• Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
• Press again to lock all doors
Mechanical Key H:
Use to unlock/lock Driver’s Door
1. Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical Key by pressing up
into slot as shown I. (Note: Repeated removal could ruin the integrity
of the keyhole cover)
2. Insert Mechanical Key H and turn right to Unlock Driver’s Door. Turn twice
within 4 seconds to Unlock all doors
3. Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to Lock Driver’s Door
4. Return keyhole cover to its original position
Use to lock and unlock the glove box.
Lock
Unlock
(Type B; Driver’s door only)
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual image or feature may vary.
• The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal
operation of a cellphone or smartphone. To help prevent
this, store each device separately
• If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly,
hold the Smart Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP
button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine
• When reinserting the mechanical key into the fob, make
sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
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Legal Disclaimers
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems
which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle
or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
Safety Features: No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving
conditions. Always drive safely.
1. Kia Connect: Purchase/lease of certain 2022 and newer Kia vehicles with Kia Connect includes a
complimentary 1-year subscription starting from new vehicle retail sale/lease date as recorded by the dealer.
After your complimentary 1-year Kia Connect subscription expires, continued access to the full suite of Kia
Connect services available on your Kia will require a paid subscription at the then-current subscription rate
or your use of certain Kia Connect features may immediately terminate. Use of Kia Connect is subject to
agreement to the Kia Connect Privacy Policy (available at owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and
Terms of Service (available at owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Complimentary Kia Connect
subscription is transferable to subsequent owner during the original Kia Connect service term. Only use Kia
Connect when safe to do so. Kia Connect may currently be unavailable for Model Year 2022 and newer
vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts; please see the Kia Owners Portal for updates on availability.
Kia Access app is available from the Apple® App Store® or Google Play Store™. Kia America, Inc. reserves
the right to change or discontinue Kia Connect at any time without prior noti󲛵cation or incurring any future
obligation. Message and data rates may apply. Cellular and GPS coverage is required to use most features.
Kia Connect features may vary by model, model year, and trim level. Features, speci󲛵cations, and fees are
subject to change. For more on details and limitations, visit www.kia.com or your authorized Kia dealer. Apple®
and App Store® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Google™ and its logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
2. Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay®, Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, Google Play™ Store, iPhone®: Fair
Use of Trademark – The commentary reference to trademarked material is for educational purposes only and
not an endorsement by or of the holder of the mark.
3. Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Key: Always come to a complete stop before turning the engine
on or off. However, if you have an emergency while the vehicle is in motion and must turn the engine off,
you can turn the engine off to the ACC position by pressing the Start/Stop button for more than 3 seconds
or 3 times in succession. If the vehicle is still moving, you can restart the engine by pressing the Start/Stop
button with the shift lever in Neutral (N). With the engine off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking
will be disabled and the vehicle will be more dif󲛵cult to control.
4. Front Seat Headrest Adjustment: Never attempt to adjust headrests when vehicle is in motion.
5. Roadside Assist: 24-hour Enhanced Roadside Assistance is a service plan provided by Kia America, Inc.
Certain limitations apply. Coverage details are available in the Kia Warranty and Consumer Information
Manual. For access to Enhanced Roadside Assistance, a connected mobile phone via Bluetooth® within the
cellular service coverage area is required.
6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls: Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Remain
attentive to driving and be cautious when using steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
7. The myQi logo is a registered trademark of The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
© 2023 Kia America, Inc. All rights reserved.
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