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#4869 of 4965 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [kiawah] by jonathann Jul 29, 2009 (6:10 pm)
Replying to: kiawah (Jul 29, 2009 1:37 pm) Kiawah: Thank you. You would think so, but I posted 10 days ago on the Kia Soul forum and no action. The Soul is so new that there are not too many owners out there. I thought maybe the technically inclined would have some information. Regards, Jonathan N.
#4870 of 4965 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [jonathann] by bolivar Jul 30, 2009 (12:41 am)
Replying to: jonathann (Jul 29, 2009 9:04 am) Read your owner's manual? Replies to this message: colin_l (Jul 30, 2009 5:44 am) jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:52 pm) kiawah (Jul 30, 2009 3:55 pm) and 3 more... colin_l (Jul 31, 2009 5:31 am) and 1 more... jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:40 pm)
#4871 of 4965 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [bolivar] by colin_l Jul 30, 2009 (5:44 am)
Replying to: bolivar (Jul 30, 2009 12:41 am) Security system options probably will not be covered in the owner's manual. You'll just have to ask the dealer, or drop an email to Kia themselves, or ask another owner who already knows (which is what is being tried now ). For example, some cars may support a proximity sensor or trunk pins. Original equipment alarm systems generally are made by large security-specific companies like DEI and not built by the car manufacturers themselves. Replies to this message: jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:52 pm) kiawah (Jul 30, 2009 3:55 pm) jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 7:14 am) and 2 more... colin_l (Jul 31, 2009 5:31 am) jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 7:18 am)
#4872 of 4965 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [bolivar] by jonathann Jul 30, 2009 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: bolivar (Jul 30, 2009 12:41 am) bolivar: I have read the owner's manual and it does not mention the ability to have the doors lock automatically at a preset speed. However, neither did the Hyundai Santa Fe manual mention this feature and it was introduce on the 2007 model that we purchased. I found out the feature on the Edmunds Santa Fe forum. The default setting from the factory is off. The dealer is supposed to ask if you want it activated but the Hyundai dealer was not even aware of the feature. I was hoping to get information from the Soul forum but it is not very active. The Soul is a new model and there are not many owners out there.
#4873 of 4965 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [colin_l] by jonathann Jul 30, 2009 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: colin_l (Jul 30, 2009 5:44 am) colin_l: Thanks for the suggestions. I am not sure I see this as part of the security system, but rather part of the keyless entry system. As I mentioned, even my 2000 Dodge Caravan had the locks automatically engage at 10 mph. I think this is a fairly common feature for keyless entry lock systems. For some reason Hyundai (and I am hoping Kia) sets the default off at the factory and the dealer is supposed to ask if you want the feature activated at no charge on delivery. Good theory but the dealers seem to gloss over the predelivery inspection and do not seem knowledgeable about the vehicle features. I will take your advice and go to the manufacturer instead. Hopefully they will be able to provide an answer. Thanks again. Regards, Jonathan N. Replies to this message: kiawah (Jul 30, 2009 3:55 pm) jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 7:14 am) kiawah (Jul 31, 2009 7:26 am) and 1 more... colin_l (Jul 31, 2009 5:31 am) jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 7:18 am)
#4874 of 4965 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [jonathann] by kiawah Jul 30, 2009 (3:55 pm)
Replying to: jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:52 pm) Jonathan, Have you called the dealership and talked to the service manager? Surely they would know. Replies to this message: jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 7:14 am) kiawah (Jul 31, 2009 7:26 am) jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 8:01 am)
#4875 of 4965 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [jonathann] by colin_l Jul 31, 2009 (5:31 am)
Replying to: jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:52 pm) Glad to help! Generally, keyless entry systems are actually a security system with limited features, or in some cases features disabled by default that are actually supported like the automatic locking that you're looking for. Replies to this message: jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 7:18 am)
#4876 of 4965 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [kiawah] by jonathann Jul 31, 2009 (7:14 am)
Replying to: kiawah (Jul 30, 2009 3:55 pm) kiawah: I did ask to have this function activated before delivery but the service manager knew nothing about it. He might be correct and the function might not exist. However, from my experience with the Santa Fe, I am not willing to trust this information without digging deeper. Replies to this message: kiawah (Jul 31, 2009 7:26 am) jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 8:01 am)
#4877 of 4965 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [colin_l] by jonathann Jul 31, 2009 (7:18 am)
Replying to: colin_l (Jul 31, 2009 5:31 am) colin_l: That is interesting. So the keyless entry and security systems are integrated. Apparently, it is never too late to learn something new. Thanks again.
#4878 of 4965 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [jonathann] by kiawah Jul 31, 2009 (7:26 am)
Replying to: jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 7:14 am) Try calling the service manager in another larger Kia dealership. Replies to this message: jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 8:01 am)