2017 Kia Soul User Manual

The 2017 Kia Soul is a charming and versatile compact car that goes against the grain with its unique boxy shape, lively performance, and many modern features. With its eye-catching design and fun personality, the Soul stands out on the road, bringing together form and function in a smooth way. Under the hood, there are a variety of engines that are both efficient and fun to drive. The cabin is surprisingly roomy, so passengers and cargo can both be comfortable and flexible. The 2017 Soul embraces new ideas and has a lot of high-tech features, such as a tablet infotainment system, smartphone integration, and a lot of safety features. The 2017 Kia Soul sets a new standard for the small car segment by combining style, practicality, and fun driving dynamics in a way that no other car has done before.

Features of your vehicle

KEY

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.

Key operations

• Used to start the engine.
• Used to lock and unlock the doors.
• To unfold the key, press the release button (1) then the key will unfold automatically. To fold the key, fold the key manually while pressing the release button (1).
  CAUTION Do not fold the key without pressing the release button. This may damage the key.

WARNING – Aftermarket key
Use only Kia original parts for the ignition key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket key is used, the ignition switch may not return to ON after START. If this happens, the starter will contin-ue to operate causing damage to the starter motor and possibly fire due to excessive current in the wiring.

Ignition key
Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with a manual ignition key or a smart key is dangerous. Children copy adults and they could place the key in the ignition switch or press the start button. The key would enable children to operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious bodily injury or death. result in serious bodily injury or death.

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.
  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.
• 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.

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.
  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.
  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.

FUEL FILLER LID

Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling up the fuel filler lid opener.
If the fuel filler lid does not open because ice has formed around it, tap lightly or push on the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around the lid with an approved de-icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.

1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, push the fuel filler lid opener button.
3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel filler cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.

Closing the fuel filler lid

1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks” once. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly making sure that it is securely closed.

NOTICE
There may be an intermittent noise near the refueling hole while the engine is idling if the fuel cap is not closed securely. This occurs normal-ly with the OBD system.
When refueling fully at an up hill, the fuel gauge may not point to the F position.
It is not a malfunction. If you move your vehicle to a level ground, the fuel gauge will move to the full position.

WARNING – Static electricity

• Before touching the fuel noz-zle, you should eliminate potentially dangerous static electricity discharge by touching another metal part of the vehicle, a safe distance away from the fuel filler neck, noz-zle, or another gas source.
• Do not get back into a vehicle once you have begun refueling since you can generate static electricity by touching, rubbing or sliding against any item or fabric (polyester, satin, nylon, etc.) capable of producing static electricity. Static electricity discharge can ignite fuel vapors resulting in rapid burning. If you must reenter the vehicle, you should once again eliminate potentially dangerous static electricity discharge by touching a metal part of the vehicle, away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle or other gasoline source.

Portable fuel  container
When using an approved portable fuel container, be sure to place the container on the ground prior to refueling. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. Once refueling has begun, contact with the vehicle should be maintained until the filling is complete. Use only approved portable plastic fuel containers designed to carry and store gasoline.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

The emission control system of your vehicle is covered by a written limited warranty. Please see the warranty information contained in the Warranty & Maintenance booklet in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system to meet all applicable emission regulations.
There are three emission control systems, as follows.

1. Crankcase emission control sys-tem
2. Evaporative emission control sys-tem
3. Exhaust emission control system

In order to assure the proper function of the emission control systems, it is recommended that you have your vehicle inspected and maintained by an authorized Kia dealer in accor-dance with the maintenance schedule in this manual.

Caution for the Inspection and Maintenance Test (With Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system)

• To prevent the vehicle from misfiring during dynamometer test-ing, turn the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system off by pressing the ESC switch.
• After dynamometer testing is completed, turn the ESC system back on by pressing the ESC switch again.

1. Crankcase emission control system
   The positive crankcase ventilation system is employed to prevent air pollution caused by blow-by gases being emitted from the crankcase. This system supplies fresh filtered air to the crankcase through the air intake hose. Inside the crankcase, the fresh air mixes with blow-by gases, which then pass through the PCV valve into the induction system.
2. Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)
   system 
   The Evaporative Emission Control System is designed to prevent fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere.
   (The ORVR system is designed to allow the vapors from the fuel tank to be loaded into a canister while refueling at the gas station, preventing the escape of fuel vapors into the atmosphere.)
   Canister
   Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel tank are absorbed and stored in the onboard canister. When the engine is running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the canister are drawn into the surge tank through the purge control solenoid valve.
   Purge Control Solenoid Valve
   (PCSV)
   The purge control solenoid valve is controlled by the Engine Control Module (ECM); when the engine coolant temperature is low during idling, the PCSV closes so that evaporated fuel is not taken into the engine. After the engine warms up during ordinary driving, the PCSV opens to introduce evaporated fuel to the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control system
   The Exhaust Emission Control System is a highly effective system that controls exhaust emissions while maintaining good vehicle performance.
   Vehicle modifications
   This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your vehicle could affect its performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental safety and emissions regulations.
   In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from any modification may not be covered under warranty.
   • If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to operate abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge and fire. For your safety, do not use unauthorized electronic devices.
     Engine exhaust gas precautions (carbon monoxide)
   • Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehi-cle, have it inspected and repaired immediately. If you ever suspect exhaust fumes are coming into your vehicle, drive it only with all the windows fully open. Have your vehicle checked and repaired immediately.
   • Do not operate the engine in confined or closed areas (such as garages) any more than what is necessary to move the vehicle in or out of the area.
   • When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time with the engine running, adjust the ventilation system (as needed) to draw outside air into the vehicle.
   • Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with the engine running.
   • When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart the engine may cause damage to the emission control system.

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