2024 Kia Soul Interior Features User Guide

2024 Kia Soul Interior Features User Guide

With its many internal features, the 2024 Kia Soul makes the inside of the car a comfortable and modern place to be. Designed to make driving more enjoyable, the Soul’s Cabin is a work of art that combines style and usefulness with ease. When people walk inside, they are met by high-quality materials and modern design elements that give off an air of sophistication. The inside is very roomy, with plenty of legroom and headroom for all passengers, making sure that everyone has a nice trip. An infotainment system that is easy to use and keeps drivers informed and entertained on the road is at the centre of cutting-edge technology. Every part of the inside has been carefully thought out to make it easier to use and more fun, from the bright touchscreen display to the seamless smartphone connection. There are also high-tech safety features on the 2024 Kia Soul that give the driver and passengers peace of mind. This makes it a great choice in the compact SUV market. The Soul’s interior is a haven where comfort, style, and innovation come together, whether you’re travelling through the city or going on a weekend trip.

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Interior Features

There are various features inside the vehicle for the convenience of the occupants.

Cup holder

The front and rear seats of the vehicle have cup holders to accommodate cups.

WARNING

Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups with hot liquid in the cup holder while the vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you may burn yourself. Such a burn to the driver could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.

CAUTION

• Keep your drinks sealed while driving to prevent spilling your drink. If liquid spills, it may get into the vehicle’s electrical/electronic system and damage electrical/electronic parts.
• When cleaning spilt liquids, do not use heat to dry the cup holders. This may damage the cup holder.o
  Center (if equipped)
  
  

Cups or small beverage cans may be placed in the cup holders.

Seat warmer (if equipped)

• The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather.
  With the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position:
• Push either of the buttons to warm the front and rear seats.
  During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switches in the “OFF” position.

Temperature control (Manual)

Each time you press the buttons, the temperature setting of the seat will change as follows:
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is turned on.

Temperature control (Automatic)

The seat warmer starts to automatically control the seat temperature to prevent low-temperature burns after being manually turned ON.
Front seat
You may manually press the button to increase the seat temperature. However, it soon returns to the automatic mode again. When pressing the buttons for more than 1.5 seconds with the seat warmer operating, the seat warmer will turn OFF. The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position.

NOTICE
With the seat warmer buttons in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature.

WARNING

Seat warmer burns
The seat warmer may cause burns, even at low temperatures, if used over a long period. Never allow passengers who may not be able to take care of themselves to be exposed to the risk of seat heater burns. These include:

1.  Infants, children, elderly or disabled persons, or hospital outpatients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold tablets, etc.)

Air ventilation seat (if equipped)

The temperature setting of the seat changes according to the switch position.

• To ventilate your seat cushion, press the buttons (blue colour).
  Each time you press the button, the airflow will change as follows:

The seat warmer (with air ventilation) defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is turned on.

CAUTION

Seat damage

• When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent, such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline. Doing so may damage the air ventilation seat.
• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the seat. Those things may damage the air ventilation seat.
• Be careful not to spill liquid, such as water or beverages, on the seat. If you spill some liquid, wipe the seat with a dry towel. Before using the air ventilation seat, dry the seat completely.

Sun visor

Use the sun visor to shield direct light through the front or side windows.
The actual sun visor lamp in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

• To use the sun visor, pull it downward.
• To use the sun visor for the side window, pull it downward, unsnap it from the sun visor retainer clip (1) and swing it to the side (2).
• To use the vanity mirror, pull down the visor and slide the mirror cover (3).
  Adjust the sun visor extension forward or backwards (4).
  The ticket holder (5) is provided for holding a tollgate ticket (if equipped)

CAUTION

Vanity mirror lamp
If you use the vanity mirror lamp, turn off the lamp before returning the sun visor to its original position; otherwise, it could result in battery discharge and possible sun visor damage.

Power outlet (if equipped)

The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems.
The devices should draw less than 10 amps with the vehicle on.

• Use the power outlet only when the vehicle is on and remove the accessory plug after use. Using the accessory plug for prolonged periods with the vehicle off could cause the battery to discharge.
• Only use 12 V electric accessories which are less than 10 A in electric capacity
• Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operating level when using the power outlet.
• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference when plugged into a vehicle’s power outlet. These devices may cause excessive audio static and malfunctions in other electronic systems or devices used in your vehicle.
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat and the fuse may open.
• Plug-in battery-equipped electronic devices with reverse current protection. The current from the battery may flow into the vehicle’s electrical/electronic system and cause system malfunction.

WARNING

Electric shock
Do not put a finger or a foreign object (pen, etc.) into a power outlet and do not touch it with a wet hand. You may get an electric shock.

USB charger (if equipped)

The USB car charger allows drivers to charge their digital devices like smartphones, and PC tablets. Plug the cable into the USB port, and charging will begin.
The USB car charger is available with either the ACC or the ignition on. We recommend you connect the USB port and digital devices with the engine running. See the display screen of the device to check its charging process completion. Your smartphone or tablet PC could get heated up while charging. This is no reason to worry, as it doesn’t impact the life or functions of the device. For safety reasons, charging can be stopped if the battery gets heated up to a certain point of temperature that the devices can be negatively affected. Charging some digi-tal devices is not available or requires special dedicated adapters if their charging methods don’t fit the way the USB car charger works.
The smartphone or PC tablet without fast charging is charged at a regular speed. Rated output:

• Digital devices with fast charging: -9.0 V, 1.67 A
• Digital devices with normal charging: -5.0 V, 2.1 A

CAUTION

• Use the USB car charger with the ignition on. Otherwise, the Vehicle battery can be discharged.
• Use the official USB cable of the manufacturer of the digital device to be charged.
• Make sure that any foreign object, drink, or water does not come into contact with the USB car charger. Water or foreign objects can damage the USB charger.
• Do not charge a device whose current consumption exceeds 2.1 A.
• Do not connect an electrical device that generates excessive electromagnetic noise to the USB car port. If you do so, noise can be caused or vehicle electronic devices can be interrupted while audio or AV is on.
• If the charger is connected incorrectly, it can cause serious damage to the devices. Please note that damages due to incorrect usage are not covered by warranty service.

Wireless smartphone charging system (if equipped)

A wireless smartphone charging system is located in front of the centre console. Firmly close all doors, and turn the vehicle on. To start wireless charging, place the smartphone equipped with a wireless charging function on the wireless charging pad.
For best wireless charging results, place the smartphone in the centre of the charging pad. The wireless charging system is designed for one smartphone equipped with QI only. Please refer to the smartphone accessory cover or the smartphone manufacturer’s homepage to check whether your smartphone supports the QI function.

Charging wireless smartphone

1. Remove any object on the smartphone charging pad including the smart key. If there is any foreign object on the pad other than a smartphone, the wireless charging function may not operate properly.
2. Place the smartphone in the centre of the wireless charging pad.
   The indicator light will change to orange once the wireless charging begins. After the charging is complete, the orange light will change to green. You can choose to turn the wireless charging function to either ON or OFF by selecting the USM on the instrument cluster. (Please refer to “Instrument cluster” on pages 4-41 for details).
   If the wireless charging does not work, gently move your smartphone around the pad until the charging indicator light turns orange.
   Depending on the smartphone, the charging indicator light may not turn green even after the charging is complete. If the wireless charging is not functioning properly, the orange light will blink and flash for ten seconds then turn off. In such cases, remove the smartphone from the pad and replace it on the pad again, or double-check the charging status. If you leave the smartphone on the charging pad when the vehicle is turned off, the vehicle will alert you through warning messages and sound (applicable for vehicles with voice guidance function) after the ‘Goodbye’ function on the instrument cluster ends.

WARNING

Distracted driving
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. Any use of handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems that take the driver’s eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle is not permissible by law. These should never be used during the operation of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Liquid in Wireless Smart Phone Charger
To prevent liquid from damaging the wireless smartphone charging system in your vehicle, be sure not to spill liquid over the charging system when charging your phone.

CAUTION

Metal in Wireless Charging System
If any metallic object, such as a coin, is located between the wireless charging system and the smartphone, the charging may be disrupted. Also, the metallic object may heat up and potentially damage the charging system. If there is any metallic object between the smartphone and the charging pad, immediately remove the smartphone. Remove the metallic object after it has cooled down.

NOTICE

• When the interior temperature of the wireless charging system rises above a set temperature, the wireless charging system will cease to func-tion. After the interior temperature drops below the threshold, the wireless charging function will resume.
• The wireless charging system may not function properly when there is a heavy accessory cover on the smartphone.
• The wireless charging system will stop when using the wireless smart key search function to prevent radio wave disruption.
• The wireless charging system will stop when the smart key is moved out of the vehicle with the vehicle in ON.
• The wireless charging system will stop when any of the doors are opened (applicable for vehicles equipped with smart keys).
• The wireless charging system will stop when the vehicle is turned OFF.
• The wireless charging will stop when the smartphone is not in complete contact with the wireless charging pad.
• Items equipped with magnetic components, such as credit cards, telephone cards, bankbooks or any transportation ticket, may become damaged during wireless charging.
• Place the smartphone in the centre of the charging pad for best results. The smartphone may not charge when placed near the rim of the charging pad. When the smartphone does get charged, it may heat up excessively.
• For smartphones without a built-in wireless charging system, an appropriate accessory has to be equipped to use the vehicle’s wireless charging system.
• Smartphones of some manufacturers may display messages on weak current. This is due to the particular characteristic of the smartphone and does not imply a malfunction in the wireless charging function.
• The indicator light of some manufacturers’ smartphones may still be orange after the smartphone is fully charged. This is due to the particular characteristic of the smartphone and not a malfunction of the wireless charging system.
• When any smartphone without a wireless charging function or a metallic object is placed on the charging pad, a small noise may sound. This small sound is due to the vehicle’s discerning compatibility with the object placed on the charging pad. It does not affect your vehicle or the smartphone in any way.
• The wireless cellular phone charging system may not support certain cell phones, which are not verified for Qi specification
• When placing your cellular phone on the charging mat, position the phone in the middle of the mat for optimal charging performance. If your cell phone is off to the side, the charging rate may be less and in some cases, the cell phone may experience higher heat conduction.
• When charging some cellular phones with a self-protection feature, the wireless charging speed may decrease and the wireless charging may stop.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Coat hook (if equipped)

A Coat hook is next to the rear grab handle.
This actual feature may differ from the illustration.

CAUTION

Hanging clothing
Do not hang heavy clothes, since they may damage the hook.

WARNING
Do not hang other objects, such as hangers or hard objects except clothes. Also, do not put heavy, sharp or breakable objects in the clothing’s pockets. In an accident or when the curtain airbag is inflated, it may cause vehicle damage or bodily injury.

Floor mat anchor(s) (if equipped)

When using a floor mat on the front floor carpet, make sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehicle. This keeps the floor mat from sliding forward.

WARNING

• After the market floor mat
  • Do not install aftermarket floor mats that are not capable of being securely attached to the vehicle’s floor mat anchors.
    Unsecured floor mats can interfere with pedal operation.
• Use floor mats not too thick and designed to be properly secured on the floor to avoid the interference with pedals. Make sure that installing the floor mats without removing plastic films on carpets may damage or break floor mat fix rings, resulting in the mats being unsecured. Especially for a driver’s seat, the unsecured mats may cause unintended acceleration/brake. Ensure to remove all the plastic film on the carpets before installing the mats. The following must be observed when installing ANY floor mat to the vehicle.
• Ensure that the floor mats are securely attached to the vehicle’s floor mat anchor(s) before driving the vehi-cle.
• Do not use ANY floor mat that cannot be firmly attached to the vehicle’s floor mat anchors.
• Do not stack floor mats on top of one another (e.g. all-weather rubber mat on top of a carpeted floor mat). Only a single floor mat should be installed in each position.

Cargo area cover (if equipped)

Use the cargo area cover to hide items stored in the cargo area.

Removal and installation
To remove the cargo area cover:

1. Fold the cargo area cover-up in half.
2. Firmly hold the folded part of the cover and lift it.
3. While lifting the cover-up, hold the area near the front slots. Then, pull up the cover at approximately 45 ° angle.

WARNING
Folded cover may block the rearview. Put the folded cover in the appropriate position.
To install the cargo area cover:

1. To use the cargo area cover, insert the 4 edges into the slots.

WARNING
Do not place objects on the cargo area cover. Such objects may be thrown about inside the vehicle and possibly injure vehicle occupants during an acci-dent or when braking.

CAUTION
Since the cargo area cover may be damaged or malformed, do not put luggage on it when it is used.

Exterior Features

If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can load cargo on top of your vehicle.

Roof rack (if equipped)
Crossbars and fixing components needed to install the roof rack on your vehicle may be obtained from an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

• The crossbars (if equipped) should be placed in the proper load-carrying positions before placing items onto the roof rack.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, be sure not to position cargo onto the roof rack in such a way that it could interfere with sunroof opera-tion.
• When the roof rack is not being used to carry cargo, the crossbars may need to be repositioned if wind noise is detected.

CAUTION

Loading Roof Rack

• When carrying cargo on the roof rack, take the necessary precautions to make sure the cargo does not damage the roof of the vehicle.
• When carrying large objects on the roof rack, make sure they do not exceed the overall roof length or width.
• When you are carrying cargo on the roof rack, do not operate the sunroof (if equipped). This can damage the sunroof.
• The following specification is the maximum weight that can be loaded onto the roof rack. Distribute the load as evenly as possible across the cross-bars (if equipped) and roof rack and secure the load firmly.

ROOF LOAD

220 lbs. (100 kg) EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

Loading cargo or luggage over the specified weight limit on the roof rack may damage your vehicle.

WARNING

• The vehicle’s centre of gravity will be higher when items are loaded onto the roof rack. Avoid sudden starts, braking, sharp turns, abrupt manoeuvres or high speeds that may result in loss of vehicle control or rollover resulting in an accident.
• Always drive slowly and turn corners carefully when carrying items on the roof rack. Severe wind updrafts, caused by passing vehicles or natural causes, can cause sudden upward pressure on items loaded on the roof rack. This is especially true when carrying large, flat items, such as wood panels or mattresses. This could cause the items to fall off the roof rack and cause damage to your vehicle or others around you.
• To prevent damage or loss of cargo while driving, check frequently before or while driving to make sure the items on the roof rack are securely fastened.

 

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