Vehicle Specifications

Interior Door Lock Operation

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With Door Lock Button

Kia Soul. Operating door locks from inside the vehicle
  • To unlock the door, push the door lock button (1) to the "Unlock" position. The red mark on the handle will be visible.
  • To lock a door, press the door lock button (1) to the Locked position. If the door is properly locked, the red mark on the door handle will not be visible.
  • To open the door, pull the door handle (2) outward.
  • If the driver's (or front passenger's) inside door handle is pulled while the door lock button is in the locked position, the button will unlock and the door will open. (if equipped)
  • The front doors cannot be locked if the key is in the ignition switch and any front door is open.
  • The doors cannot be locked if the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door is open.

WARNING

Door Lock Malfunction

If the power door lock stops working while you are inside the vehicle, try one or more of the following exit methods:

  • Operate the door unlock function several times (both electronically and manually) while simultaneously pulling the door handle.
  • Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
  • Lower the front window and use the key to unlock the door from the outside.
  • Move to the cargo area and open the tailgate.

WARNING

Do not pull the driver's (or passenger's) interior door handle while the vehicle is in motion.

Test yourself

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