Kia Soul: Tilt and telescopic steering

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Steering wheel / Tilt and telescopic steering

Tilt and telescopic steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive.You can also raise it to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.

The steering wheel should be positioned so that it is comfortable for you to drive, while permitting you to see the instrument panel warning lights and gauges.

WARNING

Never adjust the angle of the steering wheel while driving. You may lose steering control and cause severe personal injury, death or accidents.
After adjusting, push the steering wheel both up and down to be certain it is locked in position.

To change the steering wheel angle, pull down the lock-release lever (1), adjust

To change the steering wheel angle, pull down the lock-release lever (1), adjust the steering wheel to the desired angle (2) and height (3, if equipped) then pull up the lockrelease lever to lock (4) the steering wheel in place. Be sure to adjust the steering wheel to the desired position before driving.

Electric power steering (EPS)

The power steering uses a motor to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may still be steered, but it will requi ...

Heated steering wheel (if equipped)

With the ignition switch in the ON position, pressing the heated steering wheel button warms the steering wheel. The indicator on the button will illuminate. To turn the heated steering wheel o ...