When the Soul sunroof works

The manual's Sunroof section says that if your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can slide or tilt it with the sunroof switch located on the overhead console.

The sunroof can only be operated when the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON or START position. It can be operated for approximately 10 minutes after the ignition switch or button is in the ACC or LOCK/OFF position. However, if the front door is open, the sunroof cannot be operated even within the 10-minute period.

The manual's warnings: be sure to operate the sunroof while the car is stationary, because operating it while driving may interfere with driving and cause an accident. Even when leaving the vehicle for a short time, turn off the ignition and carry the key to prevent children from operating the sunroof. Do not sit on the roof; sitting on a roof or lifting heavy objects can damage the sunroof.

From the Sunroof (if equipped) section of the 2025 Soul owner's manual.

How to tilt and slide the Soul sunroof

What each switch movement does, as listed in the manual:

From the Tilt open/close and Slide open/close sections of the 2025 Soul owner's manual.

Tilt or slide, not both

The manual says the sunroof glass cannot slide open and tilt open at the same time. You cannot tilt the glass open while it is slid open, and you cannot slide it open while it is tilted open; slide or tilt the glass open when it is completely closed.

The glass stops halfway (the first detent position) before it is fully opened; push the switch rearward once more to open it fully. Separately, the manual notes that to reduce wind noise while driving, Kia recommends driving at the recommended position before the maximum slide open position.

From the Tilt open/close and Slide open/close sections of the 2025 Soul owner's manual.

Sunshade: opened and closed by hand

Use the sunshade to block direct sunlight coming through the sunroof glass. The manual says to open or close the sunshade by hand.

The sunshade opens automatically when the sunroof glass is opened, but it does not close automatically when the glass is closed. The sunshade alone cannot be closed while the sunroof glass is open.

Do not pull the sunshade up or down, or apply excessive force, as this may damage the sunshade or cause it to malfunction.

From the Sunshade section of the 2025 Soul owner's manual.

Automatic reversal and safety

If the sunroof glass senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, then stop at a certain position. The auto reverse function may not work if a thin or soft object is caught between the sliding sunroof glass and the sunroof sash.

Make sure heads, hands, arms or any other body parts or objects are out of the way before operating the sunroof, and never deliberately use your body parts to test the automatic reversal function; there is a risk of injury. Do not extend your head, arms, body parts or objects outside the sunroof while driving. Injuries may occur if the vehicle suddenly stops.

From the Automatic reversal section of the 2025 Soul owner's manual.

How to reset the Soul sunroof

The manual says resetting may be required when the 12 volt battery is either disconnected or discharged, when the sunroof fuse is replaced, or if the sunroof one-touch AUTO OPEN/CLOSE operation is not functioning properly. The reset steps, as listed in the manual:

1. It is recommended to perform the reset procedure with the engine running. Start the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Make sure the sunroof glass is fully closed. If it is open, push the switch forward until the glass is fully closed.
3. Release the switch when the sunroof glass is fully closed.
4. Push the switch forward until the sunroof glass moves slightly. Then release the switch.
5. Once again, push and hold the sunroof switch forward until the sunroof glass slides open and closes. Do not release the switch until the operation is completed.

If you release the switch during operation, start the procedure again from step 2. If the sunroof does not reset when the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or the sunroof fuse is blown, the sunroof may not operate normally.

From Resetting the sunroof in the 2025 Soul owner's manual.

Sunroof open warning

If the driver turns off the engine when the sunroof is not fully closed, the warning chime sounds for several seconds and the sunroof open warning appears on the cluster LCD display. Close the sunroof securely when leaving your vehicle: if it is left open, rain or snow may wet the interior, and leaving it open when the vehicle is unattended may invite theft.

From Sunroof open warning in the 2025 Soul owner's manual.

Sunroof care tips from the manual

From the notes in the Sunroof and Automatic reversal sections of the 2025 Soul owner's manual.

Michigan City Kia service hours

From Michigan City Kia's website, November 11, 2026. The website lists Monday to Saturday service hours and none for Sunday. Holiday hours can differ.