Safety Warning

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2012 Kia Soul !FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Key Reminder Warning (Key Operated Warning) Function

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Internal Buzzer Control by Key Reminder Warning function.
If driver opens the driver side door and go away from the car during key is inserted or ACC state, a sound warning re minds a driver that key has to be taken off or ACC state has to be changed to Off state.
This warning Function does not operate in China Variant.

Fig 1: Key Reminder Warning (Key Operated Warning) Function Signal Chart

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Parking Brake Warning

Internal Buzzer Control by Parking Brake Warning Function.
If driver drives the vehicle with parking brake On or not completely released and vehicle speed exceeds the specific value of 10km/h, a sound warning re minds the driver that parking brake has to be released.

Fig 2: Parking Brake Warning Signal Graph

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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