Kia Soul: LCD display / LCD display messages

Driving info display

At the end of each driving cycle, the Driving Info message is displayed.

This display shows the trip distance (1), average fuel economy (2), driving time (3).

This information is displayed for a few seconds when you turn off the vehicle, and then goes off automatically. The information is calculated for each time the vehicle is turned on.

NOTICE

• If sunroof open warning is displayed in the cluster, the Driving Information message may not be displayed.
• To set the charging time and/or climate time, refer to a separately supplied car navigation system manual for detailed information.

Door, hood, tailgate open

• This warning is displayed indicating which door, or the hood, or the tailgate is open.

Sunroof open

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

Lights mode

This indicator displays which exterior light is selected using the lighting control.

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

Wiper mode

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 cluster LCD display.

Engine has overheated

• This warning message illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is above 120°C (248°F). This mean that the engine is overheated and may be damaged.

Low key battery (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.

Press START button while turning wheel (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the Engine Start/Stop Button is pressed.

• It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while turning the steering wheel right and left.

Steering wheel unlocked (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.

Check steering wheel lock system (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock normally when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.

Press clutch pedal to start engine (for smart key system and manual transaxle)

• This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the clutch pedal.

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

Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the Engine Start/ Stop Button.

• It means that you should always have the smart key with you.

Key not detected (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected when you press the Engine Start/Stop Button.

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 (if equipped)

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

Please note that functions such as 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 a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Press start button again (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if you can not 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 a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/ service partner.

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 indicator light blinks.

Check DAW System (if equipped)

This warning message is displayed if there is a problem with the Driver Attention Warning system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

❈ For more information, refer to “Driver Attention Warning (DAW)” on page 6-125.

Check BCW system (if equipped)

This warning message is displayed if there is a problem with the Blind- Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.

❈ For more information, refer to “Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)” on page 6-108.

Icy road warning

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 warning chime sounds once.

- 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 acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.