Kia Soul: Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

- Turn the key clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock.
- If you lock the driver's door with a key - all vehicle doors will lock automatically.
(for normal key)
- only the driver's door will lock. (for folding key, smart key) - From the driver's door - turn the key to the left once to unlock the door
and once more within 4 seconds to unlock all doors. (for normal key).
- turn the key to the left once to unlock the driver's door. (for folding key, smart key. - Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter.
- Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.
- When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure the doors are closed securely.
NOTICE
- In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
- If the door is locked/unlocked multiple times in rapid succession with either the vehicle key or door lock switch, the system may stop operating temporarily in order to protect the circuit and prevent damage to system components.
WARNING
- If you don’t close the door securely, the door may open again.
- Be careful that someone’s body and hands are not trapped when closing the door.

- To lock a door without the key, push the inside door lock button (1) or central door lock switch (2) to the “Lock” position and close the door (3).
- If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle doors will lock automatically.
NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.
Door locks
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Operating door locks from inside the vehicle
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position.
The red mark (2) on the button will be visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock ...
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Evaporator Core Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the heater and blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater -"Heater Unit")
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35R Clutch Control Solenoid Valve(35R/C_VFS). Description
35R Clutch control solenoid valve(35R/C) is attached to the valve body.
This variable force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure
inside the 35R Clutch.
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Blower OFF
Push the OFF button to turn off the blower. However you can still operate the
mode and air intake buttons as long as the ignition switch is in the position ON. ...
