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 ...

Other information:

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Heated washer nozzle (if equipped)

The heated washer nozzle function defreeze the washer nozzles in freezing weather. The heated washer nozzle will turn on and off automatically when the ignition switch is in ON or when the engine is running in following conditions: - Turns ON when the outside temperature is below 5°C, and OFF when it ...

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Key operations

Folding key To unfold the key, press the release button then the key will unfold automatically. To fold the key, fold the key manually while pressing the release button. CAUTION Do not fold the key without pressing the release button. This may damage the key. Smart key To remove the mechanical key, press ...