Kia Soul 2023, Manual, Page: 208 / 486

Driving your vehicle
8 5
Key positions
would result in loss of directional control
and braking function, which could cause
an accident.
NOTICE
If you leave the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position for a long time, the
battery may discharge.
WARNING
Key holder
Do not attach small purses, multiple
keys, or any other heavy accessories to
the driver's key chain used to start the
vehicle. This may cause the driver to
accidently make the key inserted in the
vehicle to change the ignition position to
the ACC position while the vehicle is
moving thereby increasing the risk of an
accident and causing the deactivation of
several safety features.
WARNING
Leaving the Vehicle
To avoid unexpected or sudden vehicle
movement, never leave your vehicle if
the transmission is not locked in the P
(Park) position and the parking brake is
fully engaged. Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the shift lever is
engaged in P (Park), set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.
Starting the engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Place the transmission shift lever in P
(Park). Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and
hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
It should be started
without depress
-
ing the accelerator .
4. Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
WARNING
Steering wheel
Never reach for any controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a loss of
vehicle control.
If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic
and road conditions permit, you may put
the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position
while the vehicle is still moving and turn
the ignition switch to the START position
in an attempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION
Starter
Do not engage the starter for more than
10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails to
start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before reen
-
gaging the starter. Improper use of the
starter may damage it.