Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually using the buttons, except for the AUTO button. In this case, the system operates in the sequence of the selected buttons.
When any button (or any knob) other than the AUTO button is pressed (or turned) during automatic operation, the non-selected functions will be controlled automatically.
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position. For improved heating and cooling efficiency:
- Heating:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is required, turn on the air conditioning system. Press the AUTO button to switch to fully automatic control of the system.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Soul Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.