Kia Soul (2020 year). Owner's manual - part 10

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LCD displays

Sunroof open warning display (if 
equipped)

This warning is displayed if you turn 
off the vehicle when the sunroof is 
open.

Close the sunroof securely before 
leaving your vehicle.

Low Pressure warning display

This warning message is displayed if 
the tire pressure is low. The corre-
sponding tire on the vehicle will be 
illuminated.

* For more details, refer to "Tire 

Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS)" on page 6-9.

Lights mode

This indicator displays which exte-
rior light is selected using the light-
ing control.

You can activate or deactivate 
Wiper/Lights Display function from 
the User Settings mode in the clus-
ter LCD display.

Wiper mode

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This indicator displays which wiper 
speed is selected using the wiper 
control.

You can activate or deactivate 
Wiper/Lights Display function from 
the User Settings mode in the clus-
ter LCD display.

Shift to P or N to start engine for 
smart key system

This warning message illuminates if 
you try to start the engine with the 
shift lever not in the P (Park) or N 
(Neutral) position.

Press brake pedal to start engine 
for smart key system

This warning message illuminates if 
the ENGINE START/STOP button 
changes to the ACC position twice 
by pressing the button repeatedly 
without depressing the brake pedal.

It means that you should depress 
the brake pedal to start the engine.

Battery discharging due to external 
electrical devices

The vehicle can detect self-dis-
charge of the battery due to over-
current that is generated by unau-
thorized electrical devices such as 
black box mounting during parking. 

Please note that functions such as 
Idle Stop and Go (ISG) are limited 

and battery discharge problems 
may occur.

If the warning continues even after 
external electrical devices are 
removed, have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

Press START button again for 
smart key system

This warning message illuminates if 
you cannot operate the ENGINE 
START/STOP button when there is a 
problem with the ENGINE START/
STOP button system.

It means that you could start the 
engine by pressing the ENGINE 
START/STOP button once more.

If the warning illuminates each time 
you press the ENGINE START/STOP 
button, have the vehicle inspected 
by an authorized Kia dealer.

Press START button with key for 
smart key system

This warning message illuminates if 
you press the ENGINE START/STOP 
button while the warning message 
"Key not detected" is illuminating.

At this time, the immobilizer indica-
tor light blinks.

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Check DAW System (if equipped)

This warning message is displayed if 
there is a problem with the Driver 
Attention Alert System. In this case, 
have the vehicle inspected by an 
authorized Kia dealer.

* For more information, refer to 

"Driver Attention Warning (DAW) (if 
equipped)" on page 5-123.

Check BCW System (if equipped)

This warning message is displayed if 
there is a problem with the Blind- 
Spot Collision Warning (BCW) sys-
tem. In this case, have the vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

* For more information, refer to 

"Blind-Spot Collision Warning (if 
equipped)" on page 5-101.

Icy Road Warning (if equipped)

This warning is to warn the driver 
the road may be icy.

When the following conditions occur, 
the warning light (including Outside 
Temperature Gauge) blinks 5 times 
and then illuminates, and also warn-
ing chime sounds once.
䳜 The temperature on the Outside 

Temperature Gauge is below 
approximately 4  C (40  F).

NOTICE

If the icy road warning appears 
while driving, you should drive more 
attentively and safely refraining 
from over-speeding, rapid accelera-
tion, sudden braking or sharp turn-
ing, etc.

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Warning and indicator lights

Warning and indicator lights

The warning light and indicator light 
indicate a situation where the driver 
should be careful and whether the 
various functions are activated.

Warning lights

The warning light indicates situa-
tions that require the driver to pay 
attention.

NOTICE

Warning lights
Make sure that all warning lights are 
OFF after starting the vehicle. If any 
light is still ON, this indicates a situ-
ation that needs attention.

Air bag Warning Light 

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch 

or ENGINE START/STOP button to 
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 

6 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with 

the SRS.

In this case, have the vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

Seat Belt Warning Light 

This warning light informs the driver 
that the seat belt is not fastened.

* For more details, refer to "Seat 

belts" on page 3-19.

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warn

-

ing Light 

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch 

or ENGINE START/STOP button to 
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 

3 seconds

- It remains on if the parking 

brake is applied.

䳜 When the parking brake is applied.
䳜 When the brake fluid level in the 

reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates 

with the parking brake 
released, it indicates the brake 
fluid level in reservoir is low.

If the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe 

location and stop your vehicle.

2. With the vehicle stopped, check 

the brake fluid level immediately 
and add fluid as required (For 
more details, refer to "Brake fluid" 
on page 7-23). Then check all 
brake components for fluid leaks. 
If any leak on the brake system is 

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still found, the warning light 
remains on, or the brakes do not 
operate properly, do not drive the 
vehicle.
In this case, have your vehicle 
towed to an authorized Kia dealer 
and inspected.

Dual-diagonal braking system

Your vehicle is equipped with dualdi-
agonal braking systems. This means 
you still have braking on two wheels 
even if one of the dual systems 
should fail.
With only one of the dual systems 
working, greater pedal pressure are 
required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will require 
increased stopping distance with 
only a portion of the brake system 
working.

WARNING

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning 
Light
Driving the vehicle with a warning 
light ON is dangerous. If the Parking 
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light 
illuminates with the parking brake 
released, it indicates that the brake 
fluid level is low.
In this case, have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 
Warning Light 

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch 

or ENGINE START/STOP button to 
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 

3 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with 

the ABS (The normal braking sys-
tem will still be operational with-
out the assistance of the anti-
lock brake system).
In this case, have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

Electronic Brake force Distribution 
(EBD) System Warning Light 

 

These two warning lights illuminate 
at the same time while driving:

䳜 When the ABS and regular brake 

system may not work normally.
In this case, have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

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WARNING

Electronic Brake force Distribution 
(EBD) System Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking Brake & 
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, 
the brake system will not work nor-
mally and you may experience an 
unexpected and dangerous situation 
during sudden braking.
In this case, avoid high speed driving 
and abrupt braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by an 
authorized Kia dealer as soon as 
possible.

Electronic Power Steering (EPS) 
Warning Light 

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch 

or ENGINE START/STOP button to 
the ON position.
- It remains on until the vehicle is 

started.

- When there is a malfunction 

with the EPS.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with 

the EPS.
In this case, have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

Charging System Warning Light 

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch 

or ENGINE START/STOP button to 
the ON position.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with 

either the alternator or electrical 
charging system.

If there is a malfunction with either 
the alternator or electrical charging 
system:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe 

location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the 

alternator drive belt for looseness 
or breakage.
In this case, have the vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) 

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch 

or ENGINE START/STOP button to 
the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is 

started.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with 

the emission control system.
In this case, have the vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

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CAUTION

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indica-
tor Lamp (MIL) on may cause dam-
age to the emission control systems 
which could effect drivability and/or 
fuel economy.

CAUTION

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp 
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic 
converter damage is possible which 
could result in loss of engine power.
In this case, have the vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch 

or ENGINE START/STOP button to 
the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is 

started.

䳜 When the engine oil pressure is 

low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe 

location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the 

engine oil level (For more details, 
refer to "Engine oil and filter" on 

page 7-18. If the level is low, add 
oil as required.
If the warning light remains on 
after adding oil or if oil is not 
available, have the vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

CAUTION

Engine Overheating
Do not continue driving with the 
engine overheated. Otherwise the 
engine may be damaged.

CAUTION

Engine damage
If the engine is not stopped immedi-
ately after the engine oil pressure 
warning light is illuminated and 
stays on while the engine is running, 
serious engine damage may result.

Low Fuel Level Warning Light 

This warning light illuminates:

When the fuel tank is nearly empty.

If the fuel tank is nearly empty:

Add fuel as soon as possible.

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CAUTION

Low Fuel Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level 
warning light on or with the fuel 
level below "E" can cause the engine 
to misfire and damage the catalytic 
converter. (if equipped)

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light 

 (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch 

or ENGINE START/STOP button to 
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 

3 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When one or more of your tires 

are significantly under inflated. 
(The location of the underinflated 
tires are displayed on the LCD dis-
play).

* For more details, refer to "Tire 

Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS)" on page 6-9.

This warning light remains on after 
blinking for approximately 60 sec-
onds or repeats blinking on and off 
at the intervals of approximately 3 
seconds:

䳜 When there is a malfunction with 

the TPMS.
In this case, have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

* For more details, refer to "Tire 

Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS)" on page 6-9.

WARNING

Low tire pressure
䳜 Significantly low tire pressure 

makes the vehicle unstable and 
can contribute to loss of vehicle 
control and increased braking dis-
tances.

䳜 Continued driving or low pressure 

tires will cause the tires to over-
heat and fail.

WARNING

Safe Stopping
䳜 The TPMS cannot alert you to 

severe and sudden tire damage 
caused by external factors.

䳜 If you notice any vehicle instabil-

ity, immediately take your foot 
off the accelerator pedal, apply 
the brakes gradually with light 
force, and slowly move to a safe 
position off the road.

Master Warning Light 

This warning light informs the 
driver the following situations

䳜 LED headlamp malfunction (if 

equipped)

䳜 Blind-Spot Collision Warning sys-

tem malfunction (if equipped)

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䳜 Smart Cruise Control with Stop & 

Go malfunction (if equipped)

䳜 Forward Collision-Avoidance 

Assist system malfunction (if 
equipped)

䳜 Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar 

blocked (if equipped)

䳜 Smart Cruise Control with Stop & 

Go radar blocked (if equipped)

䳜 Forward Collision-Avoidance 

Assist radar blocked (if equipped)

䳜 Lamp malfunction
䳜 High Beam Assist malfunction (if 

equipped)

To identify the details of the warn-
ing, look at the LCD display.

LED Headlamp Warning Light 

 

(if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch 

or ENGINE START/STOP button to 
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 

3 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with 

the LED headlamp.

In this case, have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

This warning light blinks:

䳜 When there is a malfunction with 

a LED headlamp related part.

In this case, have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

CAUTION

LED Headlamp Warning Light
Continuous driving with the LED 
Headlamp Warning Light on or blink-
ing can reduce LED headlamp (low 
beam) life.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 
(FCA) System Warning Light 

 (if 

equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch 

or ENGINE START/STOP button to 
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 

3 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When the FCA system is turned 

off.

䳜 When the radar sensor or cover is 

blocked with dirt or snow. Check 
the sensor and cover and clean 
them by using a soft cloth.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with 

FCA. If this occurs, have your 
vehicle inspected by an authorized 
Kia dealer.

* For more details, refer to "Forward 

Collision-Avoidance Assist FCA 
Sensor fusion type (front Camera + 
front radar type) (if equipped)" on 
page 5-62.

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Door Ajar Warning Light 

 (if 

equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

When a door is not closed securely.

Liftgate Open Warning Light 

 

(if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

When the liftgate is not closed 
securely.

Washer Fluid Warning Light 

 (if 

equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 When the washer fluid level in the 

reservoir is nearly empty.
In this case, you should refill the 
washer fluid.

Indicator lights

The indicator light indicates 
whether the various functions are 
activated.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 

Indicator Light 

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch 

or ENGINE START/STOP button to 
the ON position.

- It illuminates for approximately 

3 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with 

the ESC system.
In this case, have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

While the ESC is operating.
* For more details, refer to "Elec-

tronic stability control (ESC)" on 
page 5-44.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 

OFF Indicator Light 

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 Once you set the ignition switch 

or ENGINE START/STOP button to 
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 

3 seconds and then goes off.

䳜 When you deactivate the ESC 

system by pressing the ESC OFF 
button.

* For more details, refer to "Elec-

tronic stability control (ESC)" on 
page 5-44.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (With

-

out Smart Key) 

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When the vehicle detects the 

immobilizer in your key properly 
while the ignition switch is ON.

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- At this time, you can start the 

engine.

- The indicator light goes off 

after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks:

When there is a malfunction with 
the immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (With 
Smart Key) 

This indicator light illuminates for 
up to 30 seconds:

䳜 When the vehicle detects the 

smart key in the vehicle properly 
while the ENGINE START/STOP 
button is ACC or ON.
- At this time, you can start the 

engine.

- The indicator light goes off 

after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks for a few 
seconds:

䳜 When the smart key is not in the 

vehicle.
- At this time, you cannot start 

the engine.

This indicator light illuminates for 2 
seconds and goes off:

䳜 When the vehicle cannot detect 

the smart key which is in the 
vehicle while the ENGINE START/
STOP button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

䳜 When the battery of the smart 

key is weak.

䳜 When there is a malfunction with 

the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

Auto stop indicator 

This indicator will illuminate when 
the engine enters the Idle Stop 
mode of the ISG (Idle Stop and Go) 
system.

When the automatic starting 
occurs, the auto stop indicator on 
the cluster will blink for 5 seconds.

* For more details, refer to "ISG (Idle 

Stop and Go) system" on page 5-
95.

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NOTICE

When the engine automatically 
starts by the ISG system, warning 
lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or 
Parking brake warning light) may 
turn on for a few seconds.
This happens because of the low 
battery voltage. It does not mean 
the system is malfunctioning.

Turn Signal indicator Light 

This indicator light blinks:

䳜 When you turn the turn signal 

light on.

If any of the following occurs, there 
may a malfunction with the turn 
signal system.
In this case, have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.
䳜 The indicator light does not blink 

but illuminates.

䳜 The indicator light blinks more 

rapidly.

䳜 The indicator light does not illumi-

nate at all.

Low Beam Indicator Light 

 (if 

equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When the headlights are on.

High Beam Indicator Light 

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When the headlights are on and in 

the high beam position.

䳜 When the turn signal lever is 

pulled into the Flash-to-Pass 
position.

High beam assist indicator 

 (if 

equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

䳜 When the High-Beam is on with 

the light switch in the AUTO light 
position.

䳜 If your vehicle detects oncoming 

or preceding vehicles, the high 
beam assist system will switch 
the high beam to low beam auto-
matically.

* For more details, refer to "High 

Beam Assist (if equipped)" on page 
4-96.

Light ON Indicator Light 

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When the tail lights or headlights 

are on.

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Front Fog Indicator Light 

 (if 

equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When the front fog lights are on.

LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) System 
Indicator 

 (if equipped)

The LKA indicator will illuminate 
when you turn the lane keeping 
assist system on by pressing the 
LKA button.

If there is a problem with the sys-
tem, the yellow LKA indicator will 
illuminate.

* For more details, refer to "Lane 

Keeping Assist (LKA) System (if 
equipped)" on page 5-127.

Cruise Indicator Light 

 (if 

equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When the cruise control system is 

enabled.

* For more details, refer to "Smart 

Cruise Control (if equipped)" on 
page 5-79.

SPORT Mode Indicator Light 

 (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When you select "SPORT" mode 

as drive mode.

* For more details, refer to "Drive 

mode integrated control system (if 
equipped)" on page 5-99.

ECO Mode Indicator Light 

 

(if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

䳜 When you select "ECO" mode as 

drive mode.

* For more details, refer to "Drive 

mode integrated control system (if 
equipped)" on page 5-99.

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Head-Up Display (HUD)

Head-Up Display (HUD) (if 
equipped)

The Head-Up Display is a transpar-
ent display which projects a shadow 
of some information of the instru-
ment cluster and navigation on the 
HUD screen.

Head-Up Display screen operation

The hidden screen will go up when 
you press the screen operation 
switch on the left side of the lower 
part of crash pad and if you press 
the switch again, the screen will 
return to its original hidden position.

䳜 The Head-Up Display closes auto-

matically when the door is locked 
with the smart key in the vehicle 
OFF state.

䳜 For smart key vehicles, the lock/

unlock button on the outside han-
dle of the front door automati-
cally closes the Head-Up Display 
when the door is locked.

䳜 If you do not lock the door in the 

vehicle OFF state, the Head-Up 
Display closes automatically after 
about 5 minutes.

䳜 The Head-Up Display image on 

the HUD screen may not be visible 
when:
- Sitting posture is bad.
- Wearing a polarized sunglasses.
- There is an object on the cover 

of the Head-Up Display.

- Driving on a wet road.
- Lighting is turned on inside the 

vehicle.

- Any light comes from the out-

side.

- Wearing inadequate glasses for 

your eyesight.

䳜 If the Head-Up Display image is 

not shown well, adjust the height, 
rotation or illumination of the 
Head-Up Display in the cluster.

䳜 When the Head-Up Display needs 

inspection or repair, have your 
vehicle inspected or repaired by 
an authorized Kia dealer.

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WARNING

Head-Up Display
䳜 Do not place any accessories on 

the Head-Up Display shutter. It 
might fall into Head-Up Display 
and can damage to Head-Up Dis-
play.

䳜 Do not attach stickers or accesso-

ries to the Head-Up Display and 
the crash pad.

䳜 Do not manually adjust the shut-

ter and combiner. The images 
may not be visible due to finger-
prints. Excessive external force 
during operation may cause dam-
age.

䳜 Do not place any objects near the 

Head-Up Display. Interference 
with the object during operation 
may damage it.

䳜 Do not place any objects around 

the Head-Up Display. It might 
enter the narrow gap of the cover 
and affects operation.

䳜 Do not place any liquids around 

the Head-Up Display. Water or 
other liquids can break when it 
flows into the Head-Up Display.

䳜 Do not expose the combiner to 

strong light. The combiner may be 
deformed.

䳜 Do not use organic solvents, 

detergents or abrasive cloths to 
clean the Head-Up Display. Wipe it 
off with a soft cloth. Do not 
strongly wipe Head-Up Display 
shutter. it might be damaged.

䳜 For safety, be sure to adjust the 

settings when vehicle stopped.

䳜 When opening, closing and height 

adjusting the Head-Up Display, 
noise may be generated by the 
motor and gear.

Head-Up Display Information

1. Turn By Turn navigation informa-

tion

2. Road signs
3. Speedometer
4. Cruise setting speed
5. Smart Cruise Control (SCC) infor-

mation

6. Lane Keeping Assist information
7. Blind-Spot Collision Warning 

information

8. Warning lights (Low fuel)
9. AV mode information

* Road Sings and Turn By Turn navi-

gation information are available 
depending on the region.

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Head-Up Display Setting

On the LCD display, you can change 
the Head-Up Display settings as fol-
lows.
1. Display height
2. Rotation
3. Brightness
4. Content selection
5. Speedometer size
6. Speedometer color

* For more details, refer to "LCD Dis-

play Modes" on page 4-54

Parking distance warning-
reverse (if equipped)

The parking distance warning-
reverse assists the driver during 
backward movement of the vehicle 
by chiming if any object is sensed 
within a distance of 120 cm (47 in) 
behind the vehicle.

This system is a supplemental sys-
tem and it is not intended to nor 
does it replace the need for extreme 
care and attention of the driver. The 
sensing range and objects detect-
able by the back sensors (1) are lim-
ited. Whenever backing-up, pay as 
much attention to what is behind 
you as you would in a vehicle with-
out a parking distance warning-
reverse.

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