Vehicle Specifications

Outside Rear View Mirror

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Always adjust the mirror angles before driving.

Your vehicle is equipped with left and right outside rearview mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted remotely using the remote mirror switch. The mirror heads can be folded back to prevent damage during an automatic car wash or when driving through a narrow street.

WARNING

Mirrors

  • The outside rearview mirror is convex. Objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear.
  • Use the inside rearview mirror or look directly over your shoulder to judge the actual distance to vehicles following when changing lanes.

CAUTION

Do not scrape ice from the mirror; this may damage the glass surface. If ice prevents mirror movement, do not force the mirror to adjust. To remove ice, use de-icing spray, a sponge, or a soft cloth with warm water.

CAUTION

If the mirror is blocked by ice, do not adjust the mirror by force. Use an approved de-icing spray (not radiator antifreeze) to release the frozen mechanism, or move the vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.

WARNING

Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview mirrors while driving. This may cause loss of control and a fatal accident, serious injury, or property damage.

Remote Control

Kia Soul. Outside rearview mirror

The remote control mirror switch allows you to adjust the position of the left and right outside rearview mirrors. To adjust either mirror, move the switch to R or L (1) to select the right or left side mirror, then press the appropriate point ( ) on the mirror adjustment control (2) to move the selected mirror up, down, left, or right.

CAUTION

  • The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjustment angle, but the motor continues to run as long as the switch is pressed. Do not hold the switch longer than necessary, or the motor may be damaged.
  • Do not try to adjust the outside rearview mirror manually. Doing so may damage the parts.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Soul Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.