Kia Soul: Driving your vehicle / Automatic transaxle

Manual transaxle

Manual transaxle operation The manual transaxle has 6 forward gears. This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized in all forward gears so shifting to either a ...

Automatic transaxle operation

The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever. NOTICE The first few shifts on a new ...

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Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Drive mode integrated control system

The drive mode may be selected according to the driver's preference or road condition. The mode changes whenever the DRIVE MODE button is pressed. NORMAL mode : NORMAL mode provides soft driving and comfortable riding. SPORT mode : SPORT mode provides sporty but firm riding. ECO mode : ECO mode ...

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Road warning

Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to exercise extreme caution when approaching, overtaking, or passing your vehicle. It should be used whenever emergency repairs are being made or when the vehicle is stopped near the edge of a roadway. Depress the ...