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: Opening the tailgate

The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked with the key, transmitter, smart key or central door lock/unlock switch. Only the tailgate is unlocked if the tailgate unlock button on the transmitter or smart key is pressed for approximately 1 second. If unlocked, the tailgate ...

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual: If the engine overheats

If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you will experience a loss of power, or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine is probably too hot. If this happens, you should: 1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so. 2. Place the shift lever in P (Automatic Transmission/Dual ...