Kia Soul: Driving your vehicle / Engine Start/Stop button

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Engine Start/Stop button

Illuminated engine start/stop button

Kia Soul. Engine Start/Stop button

Whenever the front door is opened, the engine start/stop button will illuminate for your convenience. The light will go off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed. It will also go off immediately when the theft-alarm system is armed.

Starting the engine

WARNING Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the brake, accelerator and clutch pedal (if equipped). ...

Engine start/stop button position

OFF With manual transaxle To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), stop the vehicle then press the engine start/stop button. With automatic transaxle / dual clutch transmission ...

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Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Theft-alarm system

Vehicles equipped with a theft alarm system will have a label attached to the vehicle with the following words: 1. WARNING 2. SECURITY SYSTEM This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the “Armed” ...

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual: If the engine will not start

If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly 1. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight. 2. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you operate the starter, the battery is discharged. 3. Check the starter connections to be sure they are securely ...