2018 Kia Soul Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Kia Soul is eye-catching because of its unique and quirky design, which blends bold looks with usefulness. This small crossover stands out in a sea of ordinary cars because of its unique boxy shape, eye-catching exterior color choices, and a fun but useful layout inside. The 2018 Soul is full of current technology and connectivity features. It also has a good balance of comfort and convenience, which makes every drive fun. It has a stylish exterior and an engine that is responsive and efficient. This gives it a lively performance without sacrificing fuel efficiency. The 2018 Kia Soul is more than just a car; it’s a statement about who you are and a sign of how committed Kia is to pushing the limits of car design and coming up with new ideas.

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Inside door handle …………………………..4-18
2. Power window switch ……………………….4-24
3. Central Door lock/unlock switch …………4-19
4. Power window lock button…………………4-28
5. Outside rearview mirror control………….4-46
6. Outside rearview mirror folding ………….4-46
7. Fuel filler lid open lever …………………….4-31
8. Instrument panel illumination control
   switch ……………………………………………4-49
9. BSD On/Off button …………………………..6-92
10. LDWS On/OFF button…………………….6-85
11. Steering wheel heater On/Off Button..4-41
12. ESC Off button………………………………6-41
13. Speaker lights …………………………………5-4
14. Steering wheel ………………………………4-39
15. Tilt and telescopic steering control
    lever……………………………………………..4-40
16. Inner fuse panel …………………………….8-79
17. Hood release lever …………………………4-29
18. Transaxle shift lever ……….6-14, 6-19, 6-25
19. Seat……………………………………………….3-4

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.

Smoking 
DO NOT use matches or a lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit cigarette in your vehicle while at a gas station especially during refueling. Automotive fuel is highly flammable and can, when ignited, result in fire.

Refueling & Vehicle fires
When refueling, always shut the engine off. Sparks produced by electrical components related to the engine can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. Once refueling is complete, check to make sure the filler cap and filler door are securely closed, before starting the engine.

Make sure to refuel your vehicle according to the “Fuel requirements” suggested in chapter 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use only a genuine Kia cap or the equivalent specified for your vehi-cle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel system or emission control sys-tem.

CAUTION – Exterior paint
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of fuel spilled on painted surfaces may damage the paint.

FAQ