Kia Soul: LCD display for transmission temperature and warning message / Paddle shifter
The paddle shift function is available when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or the manual mode.
With the shift lever in the D position The paddle shift function will operate when the vehicle speed is more than 10km/h.
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear and the system changes from automatic mode to manual mode.
When the vehicle speed is lower than 10km/h, if you depress the accelerator pedal for more than 5 seconds or if you shift the shift lever from D (Drive) to manual mode and shift it from manual mode to D (Drive) again, the system changes from manual mode to automatic mode.
With the shift lever in the manual mode Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear.
NOTICE
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters at the same time, you cannot shift the gear.
Transmission ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster displays the shift lever position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). To shift ...
Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift the transaxle from P ...
Other information:
Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2021 Owners Manual: Adding equipment to or modifying your air bagequipped vehicle
If you modify your vehicle by changing your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or ride height, this may affect the operation of your vehicle's air bag system. Air bag warning label Air bag warning labels are attached to alert driver and passengers of potential risk ...
Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2021 Owners Manual: Reverse Parking Distance Warning system precautions & Self-diagnosis
Warning system precautions Reverse Parking Distance Warning system may not sound consistently depending on the speed and shapes of the objects detected. Reverse Parking Distance Warning system may malfunction if the vehicle bumper height or sensor installation has been modified or damaged. Any non-factory ...