Kia Soul 2022 Owner’s Manual
Introduction to the Kia Soul 2022:
Welcome to the Kia Soul 2022! This introduction provides an overview of the Kia Soul and highlights some of its key features and benefits. The Kia Soul is a compact crossover SUV that combines unique design, practicality, and advanced technology to deliver a fun and versatile driving experience.
The Soul features a distinctive and boxy exterior design, characterized by its upright stance, bold lines, and signature vertical taillights. Its quirky and playful appearance sets it apart from other vehicles on the road, making a statement wherever it goes. Step inside the Soul, and you’ll find a surprisingly spacious and comfortable cabin designed with both driver and passengers in mind. The interior offers ample headroom and legroom, and the versatile seating configurations allow for plenty of cargo space to accommodate your needs.
The Kia Soul 2022 offers a choice of engine options, providing a balance between performance and fuel efficiency. It may include a responsive gasoline engine or an available turbocharged engine for enhanced power. The Soul delivers agile handling and a smooth ride, making it well-suited for both city driving and highway cruising. Additionally, the Soul may include available features such as a multi-link rear suspension for enhanced stability and control.
In terms of technology and connectivity, the Soul 2022 offers a range of features to enhance convenience and entertainment. It includes an intuitive infotainment system with a touchscreen display, smartphone integration (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), Bluetooth connectivity, and available features such as a premium sound system and navigation. Additional features may include a wireless phone charger, USB ports, and driver assistance systems to assist you on your journeys.
Safety is a top priority in the Soul 2022, and it comes equipped with advanced safety features. These may include Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning, and Smart Cruise Control, among others. These technologies are designed to help prevent accidents and provide peace of mind while driving.
The Kia Soul 2022 also offers a range of comfort and convenience features. It may include amenities such as comfortable seating, automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and power-adjustable seats. The Soul provides flexible cargo space, and the rear seats can be folded to accommodate larger items.
This introduction provides a glimpse into the Kia Soul 2022 and its key features. As an owner, you can refer to the comprehensive user manual for detailed information on operating your vehicle, maintenance guidelines, and troubleshooting tips.
Introduction
Fuel requirements
Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. (Do not use methanol blended fuels.) Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling. Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified. (Consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.)
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Forward and backward
Adjust the seat before driving, and make sure the seat is locked securely by trying to move forward and backward without using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly. To move the seat forward or back-ward:
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- Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up and hold it.
- Slide the seat to the position you desire.
- Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place.
Reclining seatback
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the protections of your restraint system (seat belts and/or air bags) is greatly reduced by reclining your seatback. Seat belts must be snug against your hips and chest to work properly. When the seatback is reclined, the shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be snug against your chest. Instead, it will be in front of you. During an accident, you could be thrown into the seat belt, causing neck or other injuries. The more the seatback is reclined, the greater chance the passenger’s hips will slide under the lap belt or the passenger’s neck will strike the shoulder belt.
Front seat adjustment – power seat (if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches located on the outside of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so you can easily control the steering wheel, pedals and switches on the instrument panel. The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and front passenger, but also helps protect the head and neck in the event of a rear collision. For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant’s head. Generally, the center of gravity of most people’s head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes. Also, adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. For this rea-son, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended. The headrest not only provides comfort for passengers, but also helps protect the head and neck in the event of a collision. For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant’s head. Generally, the center of gravity of most people’s heads is similar with the height as the top of their eyes. Also, adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. For this rea-son, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended.
Folding the rear seat
The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle. seat belts are available for use. This could result in serious injury or death in case of an accident or sudden stop. WARNING
Rear Seatback
To ensure maximum protection in the event of an accident or sudden stop, when returning the rear seat to the upright position:
- Be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle.
- Do not allow the seat belt webbing or buckle to become pinched or caught in the rear seat.
- Ensure the seatback is completely locked into its upright position by pushing on the top of the seat-back.
- Failure to adhere to any of these instructions could result in serious injury or death in the event of a crash.
CAUTION
Damaging rear seat belt buckles When you fold the rear seatback, insert the buckle between the rear seatback and cushion. Doing so can prevent the buckle from being dam-aged by the rear seatback.
Uprighting seat
When you return the seatback to its upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly. If the seatback is returned without holding it, the back of the seat could spring for them.
Rear seat belts
When returning the rear seatbacks to the upright position, remember to return the rear shoulder belts to their proper position.
Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the transmission is in P (Park) and the parking brake is securely applied whenever loading or unloading cargo. Failure to take these steps may allow the vehicle to move if the shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position. WARNING Unless the driver’s position is properly set according to the driver’s physical figure, do not fold the rear seat. It may increase bodily injuries in a sudden stop or collision. CAUTION Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seats to prevent damage to the vehicle interior.
Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from being thrown about the vehicle in a collision and causing injury to the vehicle occupants. Do not place objects in the rear seats, since they cannot be properly secured and may hit the front seat occupants in a collision.
Damaged seat belt
Replace the entire seat belt assembly if any part of the webbing or hardware is damaged, as you can no longer be sure that a damaged seat belt will provide protection in a crash. Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged.
Driver’s seat belt warning
As a reminder to the driver, the driver’s seat belt warning lights will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch ON regardless of belt fastening. If the seatbelt is not fastened, the warning chime will sound for about 6 seconds. If you start to drive without the seat belt fastened or you unfasten the seat belt when you drive over 5 mph (9 km/h) and less than 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding warning light will illuminate. The warning light will turn off when the vehicle speed drops below 5 mph (9 km/h). If you start to drive without the seat belt fastened or you unfasten the seat belt when you drive 12 mph (20 km/h) and faster, the warning light will blink and warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds. When the seat belt is unfastened during driving, the warning light will illuminate when If you start to drive without the passenger seat belt fastened or you unfasten the seat belt when you drive 12 mph (20 km/h) and faster, the warning light will blink and warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds. When the passenger seat belt is unfastened during driving, the warning light will illuminate when the speed is under 12 mph (20 km/h). When the speed is 12 mph (20 km/h) and faster, the warning light will blink and warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds.
Shoulder belt positioning
Verify the shoulder belt anchor is locked into position at the appropriate height. Never position the shoul-der belt across your neck or face. Improperly positioned seat belts can cause serious injuries in an accident.
Seat belt replacement
Replace your seat belts after being in an accident. Failure to replace seat belts after an accident could leave you with damaged seat belts that will not provide protection in the event of another collision. Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the height adjuster to make sure that it has locked into position. Improperly positioned seat belts can cause serious injuries in an accident. Although the combination retractor provides the same level of protec-tion for seated passengers in either emergency or automatic locking modes, have the seated passengers use the emergency locking feature for improved convenience. The automatic locking function is intended to facilitate child restraint installation. To convert from the automatic locking feature to the emergency locking operation mode, allow the unbuckled seat belt to fully retract. CAUTION Do NOT fold down the left portion of the rear seatback when the rear center seat belt is buckled. ALWAYS UNBUCKLE the rear center seat belt before folding down the left portion of the rear seatback. If the rear center seat belt is buckled when the left portion of the rear seatback is folded down, distortion and damage to the top portion of the seatback and seat belt garnish may result, causing the seatback to lock into the folded down position. The seat belt should be locked into the buckle on each seat cushion to be properly fastened.
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