Kia Soul: Features of your vehicle / Lighting

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2021 Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Lighting

Battery saver function

The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged. The system automatically turns off the parking lights when the driver removes the ignition key (smart key: turns off the engine) and opens the driver-side door.
With this feature, the parking lights will be turned off automatically if the driver parks on the side of road at night.

If necessary, to keep the lights on when the ignition key is removed, (smart key: turns off the engine) perform the following:

1. Open the driver-side door.

2. Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the steering column.

REAR VIEW MONITOR (RVM) system

Rear View Monitor system will activate when the back-up light is ON with the ignition switch ON and the shift lever in the R (Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental system that shows behind ...

Headlight escort function

The headlights (and/or taillights) will remain on for approximately 5 minutes after the ignition key is removed when the engine is turned off. However, if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the ...

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Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2021 Owners Manual: Climate control air filter

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Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2021 Owners Manual: Defroster

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