Kia Soul: Driving your vehicle / Dual clutch transmission (DCT)

Good driving practices

Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed. Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion. Be sure the ...

Dual clutch transmission operation

The dual clutch transmission has 7 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury or death: ...

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Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2023 Owners Manual: 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 higher or a lower gear is easily accomplished. Depress the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, then ...

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2023 Owners Manual: 3 Point rear center belt

WARNING Rear center seat belt Do not separate mini tongue (1) and mini buckle (2) even if there is not an occupant. If it is separated, It may hit the rear seat occupants in a collision or sudden stops. Pull the tongue plate and insert the tongue plate into the open end of the buckle until an audible ...