Kia Soul (2024 year). Manual in english

What to do in an emergency

If you have a flat tire

Jack label

Type A

Type B

Type
C

*The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. For more

detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.

Model Name

Maximum allowable load

When using the jack, set your parking brake.

When using the jack, stop the engine.

Do not get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.

The designated locations under the frame

When supporting the vehicle, the base plate of jack must be vertical under the lift

ing point.

Move the shift lever to the P position on vehicles with intelligent variable transmis

sion.

The jack should be used on firm level ground.

10.

Jack manufacturer

OHYK060005

OHYK060001

OSK3068045NR

What to do in an emergency

Towing

If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an autho

rized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-
truck service.

Towing service

Proper lifting and towing procedures are
necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle. The use of wheel dollies (1) or
flatbed is recommended.

On FWD vehicles, it is acceptable to tow
the vehicle with the rear wheel on the
ground (without dollies) and the front
wheels off the ground. If any of the
loaded wheels or suspension compo

nents are damaged or the vehicle is
being towed with the front wheels on the
ground, use a towing dolly under the
front wheels. When being towed by a
commercial tow truck and wheel dollies
are not used, the front of the vehicle
should always be lifted, not the rear.

W ARNING

Side and curtain Air bag
If your vehicle is equipped with side and
curtain air bag, ignition switch to LOCK
or ACC position when the vehicle is
being towed.

The side and curtain air bag may deploy
when the ignition switch is ON, and the
rollover sensor detects the situation as a
rollover.

CAUTION

Towing

• Do not tow the vehicle backwards

with the front wheels on the ground
as this may cause damage to the
transmission.

• Do not tow with sling-type equipment.

Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment.

• Do not tow the vehicle with four wheels

in contact with the ground if it is the
vehicle equipped with IVT. Oth

erwise,

the transmission will be seri

ously

damaged. Also, make sure not to tow
the vehicle connecting it with other
vehicles including camper vans.

OSK3062017N

OSK3062018L

OSK3062019L

What to do in an emergency

Towing

W ARNING

• If you tow the vehicle while the front

wheels are touching the ground, the
vehicle motor may generate electricity
and the motor components may be
damaged or a fire may occur.

• When a vehicle fire occurs due to the

battery, there is a risk of a second fire.
Contact the fire department when
towing the vehicle.

Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be din

ghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground)
behind a motor home. To avoid serious
damage to your vehicle, do not tow your
vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

Towing without Wheel Dollies
when using a Towing Service

When towing your vehicle in an emer

gency without wheel dollies:

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC

position

2. Place the transmission shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

CAUTION

Towing gear position
Failure to shift to N (Neutral) may cause
internal damage to the vehicle.

Using removable towing hook

Front

Rear

1. Open the liftgate, and remove the

towing hook from the tool case.

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OSK3062032N

OSK3062020N

OSK3062021N

What to do in an emergency

Towing

2. Remove the hole cover pressing the

lower part of the cover on the
bumper.

3. Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.

4. Remove the towing hook and install

the cover after use.

Emergency towing

If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tempo

rarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front (or rear) of the vehicle.

Front

Rear

If towing is necessary, have it done by
an authorized Kia dealer or a commer

cial tow truck service.

Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer it and operate the brakes.

Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis

tance and at low speed. Also, the wheels,
axles, power train, steering and brakes
must all be in good condition.
• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a

vehicle out of mud, sand or other con

ditions from which the vehicle cannot
be driven out under its own power.

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than

the vehicle doing the towing.

• The drivers of both vehicles should

communicate with each other fre

quently.

CAUTION

Using a portion of the vehicle other than
the tow hooks for towing may damage
the body of your vehicle.

• Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle in

a slow and gradual manner while
maintaining tension on the tow rope or
chain to start or drive the vehicle,
otherwise tow hooks and the vehicle
may be damaged.

• Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.

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Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing hook provided.

• Before emergency towing, check if

the hook is not broken or damaged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply it steadily

and with even force.

OSK3062021L

OSK3062023N

What to do in an emergency

Towing

• To avoid damaging the hook, do not

pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.

• Use a towing strap less than 16 feet (5

m) long. Attach a white or red cloth
(about 12 inches (30 cm) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.

Front

Rear

• Drive carefully so that the towing

strap is not loosened during towing.

• The driver must be in the vehicle for

steering and braking operations when
the vehicle is towed and passengers
other than the driver must not be
allowed to be on board.

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Emergency Towing Precautions Use
extreme caution when towing the
vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving

maneuvers which would place exces

sive stress on the emergency towing
hook and towing cable or chain. The
hook and towing cable or chain may
break and cause serious injury or
damage.

• If the disabled vehicle is unable to be

moved, do not forcibly continue the
towing. We recommend that you con

tact an authorized Kia dealer or a
commercial tow truck service for
assistance.

• Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as

possible.

• Keep away from the vehicle during

towing.

Emergency towing precautions

1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the

steering wheel isn't locked.

2. Release the parking bake.
3. Press the brake pedal with more force

than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.

4. More steering effort will be required

because the power steering system
will be disabled.

5. If you are driving down a long hill, the

brakes may overheat and brake per

formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.

6. If the car is being towed with all four

wheels on the ground, it can be towed
only from the front. Be sure that the
reduction gear is in neutral. Be sure
the steering is unlocked by the igni

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OSK3062025L

What to do in an emergency

Towing

tion switch in the ACC position. A
driver must be in the towed vehicle to
operate the steering and brakes.

7. To avoid serious damage to the intelli

gent variable transmission, limit the
vehicle speed to 10 mph (15 km/h)
and drive less than 1 mile (1.6 km)
when towing. (for Intelligent Variable
Transmission vehicle)

CAUTION

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Vehicles with Intelligent Variable Trans

mission (IVT) can only be towed to by
ordinary vehicle when there is no IVT
transmission oil leakage. If towing to an
ordinary vehicle in the event of oil leak

age, the transmission may be damaged.

CAUTION

Intelligent Variable Transmission
• If the car is being towed with all four

wheels on the ground, it can be towed
only from the front.

Be sure that the transmission is in
neutral. Be sure the steering is
unlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. A driver
must be in the towed vehicle to oper

ate the steering and brakes.

• Before towing, check the Intelligent

Variable Transmission for fluid leaks
under your vehicle. If the Intelligent
Variable Transmission fluid is leaking,
flatbed equipment or a towing dolly
must be used.

Maintenance

Engine compartment.....................................................................8-4

Maintenance services....................................................................8-5

Owner maintenance ......................................................................8-6

•

Owner maintenance schedule ................................................................... 8-
6

Scheduled maintenance service ..................................................8-8

•

Scheduled maintenance service ............................................................... 8-
8

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items......................... 8-12

Engine oil and filter ..................................................................... 8 - 15

•

Checking the engine oil level .................................................................... 8-
15

•

Changing the engine oil and filter .......................................................... 8-
16

Engine coolant ............................................................................. 8-17

•

Checking the coolant level......................................................................... 8-
18

•

Changing the coolant................................................................................... 8-
19

Brake fluid .................................................................................... 8 - 19

•

Checking the brake fluid level.................................................................. 8-
19

Washer fluid ................................................................................ 8-20

•

Checking the washer fluid level.............................................................. 8-
20

Parking brake............................................................................... 8-21

•

Checking the parking brake...................................................................... 8-
21

Air cleaner filter ...........................................................................8-22

•

Replacing air cleaner filter ......................................................................... 8-
22

Climate control air filter .............................................................8-23

•

Inspecting and replacing climate control air filter...........................8-23

Wiper

blades ................................................................................8-24

•

Replacing front windshield wiper blade ..............................................8-24

•

Replacing rear window wiper blade ......................................................8-26

Maintenance

•

Checking tire inflation pressure ..............................................................8-29

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Tire rotation ..................................................................................................... 8-

•

Wheel alignment and tire balance ........................................................ 8-30

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Tire replacement ........................................................................................... 8-30

•

Wheel replacement ....................................................................................... 8-
31

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Tire traction ...................................................................................................... 8-
31

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Tire maintenance ........................................................................................... 8-
31

•

Tire sidewall labeling .................................................................................... 8-
32

•

Tire terminology and definitions.............................................................8-34

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All season tires ................................................................................................8-36

•

Summer

tires....................................................................................................8-

•

Snow tires ..........................................................................................................8-
36

•

Tire

chains.........................................................................................................8-

•

Radial-ply tires ................................................................................................8-
37

•

Low aspect ratio tire .....................................................................................8-
37

Fuses............................................................................................. 8-38

•

Replacing inner panel fuse ....................................................................... 8-
40

•

Replacing engine compartment fuse................................................... 8-40

•

Fuse/relay panel description ....................................................................8-
42

Light bulbs ................................................................................... 8 - 50

•

Replacing lights (LED type) .......................................................................8-
53

•

Replacing Headlamp (High/Low beam) bulb

(Headlamp Type A) .......................................................................................8-
53

•

Headlamp

bulb .............................................................................................. 8-

•

Side marker/Front turn signal lamp bulb (Type A)........................ 8-54

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Maintenance

•

Replacing license plate lamp bulb..........................................................8-57

•

Replacing map lamp (bulb type) bulb ................................................. 8-58

•

Replacing map lamp (LED type) bulb .................................................. 8-
58

•

Replacing vanity mirror lamp bulb........................................................ 8-58

•

Replacing room lamp (bulb type) bulb ............................................... 8-59

•

Replacing room lamp (LED type) bulb ................................................ 8-59

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Replacing glove box lamp......................................................................... 8-

•

Replacing liftgate room lamp bulb........................................................ 8-60

Appearance

care.......................................................................... 8 - 61

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Exterior care ..................................................................................................... 8-
61

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Interior care ..................................................................................................... 8-
65

Emission control system .............................................................8-67

California perchlorate notice .................................................... 8-70

Maintenance

Maintenance services

You should exercise the utmost care to
prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection proce

dures.

Should you have any doubts concerning
the inspection or servicing of your vehi

cle, have an authorized Kia dealer per

form this work.

An authorized Kia dealer has factory-
trained technicians and genuine Kia
parts to service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service,
see an authorized Kia dealer.

Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational prob

lems with your vehicle that could lead to
vehicle damage, an accident, or personal
injury.

Owner's responsibility

NOTICE

Maintenance Service and Record Reten

tion are the owner's responsibility.

You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been per

formed on your vehicle in accordance
with the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish
your compliance with the servicing and
maintenance requirements of your vehi

cle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is pro

vided in your Warranty & Consumer
Information manual.

Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not cov

ered.

Have your vehicle maintained and
repaired by an authorized Kia dealer. An
authorized Kia dealer meets Kia's high
service quality standards and receives
technical support from Kia in order to
provide you with a high level of service
satisfaction.

NOTICE

NHTSA Safety Corrosion Alert
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) has issued a
general warning to all vehicle owners of
all brands regarding the risks associated
with vehicle underbody corrosion. From
your initial purchase, take the following
steps to prevent unsafe corrosion dam

age to your vehicle:
• Wash the undercarriage of your vehi

cle regularly during the winter and
whenever your vehicle has been
exposed to such salts or chemicals.

• Do a thorough washing of the under

carriage at the end of the winter.

• Use professional service technicians

or governmental inspection stations
to annually inspect for corrosion.

• Immediately seek an inspection of

your vehicle if you become visually
aware of corrosion flaking or scaling or
if you become aware of a change in
vehicle performance, such as soft or
spongy brakes, fluids leaking, impair

ment of directional control, suspen

sion noises or rattling metal straps.

• NHTSA further advises that after a

vehicle is 7 years old, it is essential
that you take these indicated mainte

nance steps to ensure that you pro

tect yourself from unsafe corrosion
conditions.

Maintenance

Owner maintenance

Owner maintenance precautions

Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.

As explained earlier in this section, sev

eral procedures can be done only by an
authorized Kia dealer with special tools.

NOTICE

Improper owner maintenance during the
warranty period may affect warranty
coverage. For details, read the separate
Warranty & Consumer Information man

ual provided with the vehicle. If you're
unsure about any servicing or mainte

nance procedure, have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer.

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Maintenance work
Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing
while working under the hood of your
vehicle with the engine running. These
items can become entangled in moving
parts, if you must run the engine while
working under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry (especially
rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces)
and all neckties, scarves, and similar
loose clothing before getting near cool

ing fans.

W ARNING

Touching metal parts
Do not touch metal parts (including strut
bars) while the vehicle is operating or hot.
Doing so could result in serious bodily
injury. Turn the vehicle off and wait until
the metal parts cool down to perform
maintenance work on the vehi

cle.

Owner maintenance

The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per

formed by the owner or an authorized
Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated
to help ensure safe, dependable opera

tion of your vehicle.

Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer
as soon as possible.

These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used.

Owner maintenance schedule

When you stop for fuel:

• Check the coolant level in coolant res

ervoir.

• Check the windshield washer fluid

level.

• Look for low or under-inflated tires.

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Check if the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked
with leaves, dirt or insects etc. If any of
the above parts are extremely dirty
or you are not sure of their condition,
take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer.

W ARNING

Hot coolant

Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot cool

ant and steam may blow out

under pressure.

Maintenance

Owner maintenance

While operating your vehicle:

• Note any changes in the sound of the

exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.

• Check for vibrations in the steering

wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.

• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns

slightly or "pulls" to one side when
traveling on smooth, level road.

• When stopping, listen and check for

unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or "hard-
to-push" brake pedal.

• If any slipping or changes in the oper

ation of your transmission occurs,
take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer.

• Check the automatic transmission P

(Park) function.

• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your vehi

cle (water dripping from the air condi

tioning system during or after use is
normal).

At least monthly:

• Check the coolant level in the coolant

reservoir.

• Check the operation of all exterior

lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.

• Check the inflation pressures of all

tires including the spare for tires that
are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged.

• Check for loose wheel lug nuts.

At least once every 6 months:

• Check the radiator, heater and air

conditioning hoses for leaks or dam

age.

• Check the windshield washer spray

and wiper operation. Clean the wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.

• Check the headlight alignment.
• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,

shields and clamps.

• Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear

and function.

At least once a year:

• Clean the body and door drain holes.

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Lubricate the door hinges and check
the hood hinges.

• Lubricate the door and hood locks

and latches.

• Lubricate the door rubber weather

strips.

• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic trans

mission linkage and controls.

• Clean the battery and terminals.

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Check the brake fluid level.

• Visually inspect steering, suspension,

and chassis components for dam

aged, loose, or missing parts or signs
of wear.

Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance service

Scheduled maintenance ser

vice

Scheduled maintenance service

Follow the Normal Maintenance Sched

ule if the vehicle is usually operated
where none of the following conditions
apply.

If any of the following conditions apply,
follow the Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions.
• Repeated driving short distance of

less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16
km) in freezing temperature.

• Extensive engine idling or low speed

driving for long distances.

• Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,

unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads.

• Driving in areas using salt or other

corrosive materials or in very cold
weather.

• Driving in heavy dust condition.

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Driving in heavy traffic area.

• Driving on uphill, downhill, or moun

tain road repeatedly.

• Using for towing or camping and driv

ing with loading on the roof.

• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other

commercial use of vehicle towing.

• Frequently driving under high speed

or rapid acceleration/deceleration.

• Frequently driving in stop-and-go

condition.

If your vehicle is operated in any of the
prior listed conditions, you should
inspect, replace or refill more frequently,
using the severe usage maintenance
schedule instead of the normal usage
maintenance schedule.

NOTICE

After 10 years or 100,000 miles
(150,000 km), we recommend to use
severe maintenance schedule.

Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance service

Normal maintenance schedule

The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission
control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect your war

ranty. Where both mileage and date are shown, the frequency of service is deter

mined by whichever occurs first.

I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

R: Replace or change.

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

108

120

132

144

Miles

×1,000

104

117

130

143

156

Tire rotation

Rotate every 8,000 miles (13,000 km)

Engine oil and engine

oil filter

(Gasoline)
2.0

MPI

Climate control air filter

Air cleaner filter (Engine)

Brake fluid

Inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months,

Replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 48 months

Spark plugs

(Gasoline)
2.0

MPI

Replace every 96,000 miles (156,000 km)

Coolant (Engine)

At first, replace at 120,000 miles (195,000 km) or 120 months

After that, replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 24 months

Air conditioner refrigerant

Air conditioner compressor

Battery condition

Vacuum hoses

Brake discs and pads

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Suspension ball joints

Steering gear rack, linkage and
boots

Exhaust system

Cooling system

Drive shaft and boots

Parking brake (Hand type)

Fuel tank air filter

Fuel tank and fuel cap

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Drive belts (Engine)

Intelligent Variable Transmis

sion(IVT) fluid*

No service required

Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance service

*1. Engine oil and engine oil filter

As it is normal for engine oil to be con

sumed during driving, the engine oil
level should be checked on regular
basis.

The engine oil change interval for nor

mal operating conditions is based on the
use of the recommended engine specifi

cation. If the recommended engine oil
specification is not used, then replace the
engine oil according to the mainte

nance

schedule under severe operating
conditions.

Never add any additives to the engine
oil. Engine oil additives can change the
properties of engine oil and may cause
serious engine failure.

*2. Coolant (Engine)

When adding coolant, use only deion

ized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant
filled at the factory. An improper coolant
mixture can result in serious malfunction
or engine damage.

*3. Drive belts (Engine)

Inspect alternator, water pump and air
conditioner drive belt and if necessary,
repair or replace. Inspect drive belt ten

sioner, idler and alternator pulley and if
necessary correct or replace.

*Transmission fluid

If the vehicle has been submerged in
water or in a flooded area, the fluids
should be changed as a precaution.

Fuel filter (Gasoline engine)

The fuel filter is considered to be main

tenance free but periodic inspection is
recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality.
• If there are some important safety

matters like fuel flow restriction, surg

ing, loss of power, hard starting prob

lem etc, replace the fuel filter
immediately regardless of mainte

nance schedule and consult an autho

rized Kia dealer for details.

Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance service

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions

R: Replace

I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace

Severe Driving Conditions

A: Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal tempera

ture or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature.

B: Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.

C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads.
D: Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather

E: Driving in heavy dust condition.

F: Driving in heavy traffic area.

G: Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly.

H: Using for towing or camping and driving with loading on the roof. I:

Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing.

J: Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration.

K: Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.

Maintenance item

Maintenance operation

Maintenance intervals

Driving condition

Engine oil and engine oil filter

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6

months

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I,J, K

Spark plugs

More frequently

A, B, F, G, H, I,K

Air cleaner filter

More frequently

C, E

Climate control air filter

More frequently

C, E, G

Intelligent Variable transmis

sion (IVT) fluid

Every 56,000 miles (91,000 km)

A, C, F, G, H, I,J, K

Steering gear rack, linkage
and boots

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G, H, I

Suspension ball joints and
mounting bolts

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I

Brake discs, pads and calipers

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I,J, K

Parking brake (Hand type)

More frequently

C, D, G, H

Drive shafts and boots

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G, H, I,J

Maintenance

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items

The following parts require scheduled
maintenance.

Engine oil and filter

The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is
being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil and filter changes are
required.

Drive belts

Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil satu

ration and replace if necessary. Drive
belts should be checked periodically for
proper tension and adjusted as neces

sary.

Fuel filter (for gasoline)

Kia gasoline vehicles are equipped with
a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with
the fuel tank. Regular maintenance or
replacement is generally not needed.
This may vary depending on fuel quality.
If you experience any of the following:
fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, or a hard starting issue, inspec

tion and, if necessary, replacement may
be needed. Have the fuel filter inspected
or replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.

Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec

tions

Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con

nections for leakage and damage. Have
an authorized Kia dealer replace any
damaged or leaking parts immediately.

Fuel tank and fuel cap

The fuel tank and fuel cap should be
inspected at those intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. Make sure
that a new fuel tank and fuel cap is cor

rectly replaced.

Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses

Inspect the surface of hoses for evi

dence of heat and/or mechanical dam

age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking,
tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive
swelling indicate deterioration. Particular
attention should be paid to examine
those hose surfaces nearest to high heat
sources, such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure that
the hoses do not come in contact with
any heat source, sharp edges or moving
components which might cause heat
damage or mechanical wear. Inspect all
hose connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are secure,
and that no leaks are present. Hoses
should be replaced immediately if there is
any evidence of deterioration or dam

age.

Air cleaner filter

A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is recom

mended when the filter is replaced.

Spark plugs

Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.

When assembling parts, be sure to wipe
the inside and outside of the boot bot

tom of the ignition coil and the insulator of
the spark plug with a soft cloth to pre

vent contamination of the spark plug
insulator.

Maintenance

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Cooling system

Check the cooling system components,
such as the radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections for leakage and
damage. Replace any damaged parts.

Coolant

The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.

Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
fluid should not be checked under nor

mal usage conditions. But Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized Kia
dealer in accordance to the scheduled
maintenance at the beginning of this
section.

NOTICE

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
fluid color is usually light amber. As the
vehicle is driven, the Intelligent Variable
Transmission (IVT) fluid will begin to look
darker. This is a normal condition and
you should not feel the need to replace
the fluid based upon the changed color.

CAUTION

Transmission fluids
The use of non-specified fluid (even
marked as compatible with genuine)
could result in a shift of quality deterio

ration and vibrations, and eventually,
transmission failure. Use only specified

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
fluid.

Brake hoses and lines

Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.

NOTICE

NHTSA Safety Corrosion Alert
NHTSA has warned all vehicle owners of
all brands that they must maintain their
vehicles in a manner which will prevent
brake hose and brake line failures due to
corrosion when such vehicles are
exposed to winter road salt and related
chemicals. While serious corrosion con

ditions typically only manifest them

selves as safety issues after 7 years of
vehicle use, the corrosion process starts
immediately and thus underbody clean

ing maintenance must commence from
your vehicle's first exposure to road salts
and chemicals. NHTSA urges vehicle
owners to take the following steps to
prevent corrosion:

1. Wash the undercarriage of your vehi

cle regularly throughout the winter and
do a thorough washing in the spring to
remove road salt and other de-icing
chemicals.

2. Monitor the brake system for signs of

corrosion by having regular profes

sional inspections and watching for
signs of problems, including loss of
brake fluid, unusual leaks and soft or
spongy feel in the brake pedal.

3. Replace the entire brake pipe assem

bly if you find severe corrosion that
causes scaling or flaking of brake
components.

Maintenance

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Brake fluid

Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the
side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic
brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT
4 specification.

Parking brake

Inspect the parking brake system includ

ing the parking brake lever (or pedal) and
cables.

Exhaust pipe and muffler

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muf

fler and hangers for cracks, deteriora

tion, or damage. Start the engine and
listen carefully for any exhaust gas leak

age. Tighten connections or replace
parts as necessary.

Brake discs, pads and calipers

Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for
fluid leakage.

Suspension mounting bolts

Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.

Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint

With the vehicle stopped and off, check
for excessive free-play in the steering
wheel.

Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.

Drive shafts and boots

Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or dam

age. Replace any damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease.

Air conditioning refrigerant

Check the air conditioning lines and con

nections for leakage and damage.

Checking fluid levels

When checking engine oil, engine cool

ant, brake fluid, and washer fluid, always
be sure to clean the area around any filler
plug, drain plug, or dipstick before
checking or draining any lubricant or fluid.
This is especially important in dusty or
sandy areas and when the vehi

cle is

used on unpaved roads. Cleaning the
plug and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.

Maintenance

Engine oil and filter

Checking the engine oil level

Engine oil is used for lubricating, cooling,
and operating various hydraulic compo

nents in the engine. Engine oil consump

tion while driving is normal, and it is
necessary to check and refill the engine
oil regularly. Also, check and refill the oil
level within the recommended mainte

nance schedule to prevent deterioration
of oil performance.

Check the engine oil following the below
procedure.

1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach

normal operating temperature.

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Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the radiator
hose when checking or adding the
engine oil as it may be hot enough to
burn you.

3. Turn the engine off, remove the oil

filler cap and pull the dipstick out.
Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to
return to the oil pan.

4. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert it

fully.

CAUTION

When you wipe the oil level gauge, you
should wipe it with a clean cloth. When
mixed with debris, it can cause engine
damage.

5. Pull the dipstick out again and check

the level. Check if the oil level is
between the F-L line, and if it is below
the L line, add enough oil to bring the
level to F line.

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

Use a funnel to help prevent oil
from being spilled on engine com

ponents. Use only the specified
engine oil."Recommended lubricants
and capacities" on page 9-9
• Do not spill engine oil when adding

or changing engine oil. Wipe off
spilled oil immediately.

• The engine oil consumption may

increase while you break in a new
vehicle and it will be stabilized after
driving 4,000 miles (6,000 km).

• The engine oil consumption can be

affected by driving habits, climate
conditions, traffic conditions, oil
quality, etc. Therefore, it is recom

mended that you inspect the

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Engine oil and filter

engine oil level regularly and refill it if
necessary.

Changing the engine oil and filter

Have engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this chapter.
• If the maintenance schedule to replace

engine oil is exceeded, the engine oil
performance may deterio

rate, and

the engine condition may be affected.
Therefore, replace the engine oil
according to the mainte

nance

schedule.

• To keep the engine in optimal condi

tion, use the recommended engine oil
and filter. If the recommended engine
oil and filter are not used replace it
according to the maintenance sched

ule under severe usage conditions.

• The purpose of the maintenance

schedule for engine oil replacement is
to prevent oil deterioration and it is
irrelevant to oil consumption. Check
and refill engine oil regularly.

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Used engine oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in contact with
the skin for prolonged periods of time.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that
have caused cancer in laboratory ani

mals. Always protect your skin by wash

ing your hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possible after
handling used oil. Do not leave used
engine oil within the reach of chil

dren.

CAUTION

The engine oil is very hot immediately
after the vehicle has been driven and
can cause burns during replacement.
Replace the engine oil after the engine
oil has cooled down.

NOTICE

Never add any additives to the engine
oil. Engine oil additives can change the
properties of engine oil and may cause
serious engine failure.

Maintenance

Engine coolant

The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year round anti

freeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at
the factory.

Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate.

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Radiator
Never attempt to remove the radiator or
inverter cap while the engine is operat

ing or hot. Doing so might lead to cool

ing system and engine damage and
could result in serious personal injury
from escaping hot coolant or steam.

Recommended coolant

When adding coolant, use only deion

ized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant
filled at the factory. An improper coolant
mixture can result in serious malfunction
or damage.
• The engine in your vehicle has alumi

num engine parts and must be pro

tected by an phosphate based
ethylene-glycol coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.

• Do not use alcohol or methanol cool

ant or mix them with the specified
coolant.

• Do not use a solution that contains

more than 60% antifreeze or less than
35% antifreeze, which would reduce
the effectiveness of the solution.

• The cooling circuit of a vehicle

equipped with a heat pump system
may freeze in extremely low tempera

ture when the concentration of the
antifreezing liquid is below 45%.

For mixture percentage, refer to the fol

lowing table.

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Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and

steam may blow out under pressure
which may result in serious injury.

NOTICE

Make sure the coolant cap is properly
closed after refill or coolant.

Otherwise the engine could be over

heated while driving.

1. Check if the radiator cap label is

straight In front.

Engine room front view

Ambient Tem

perature

Mixture Percentage (volume)

Antifreeze

Water

°F (-15 °C)

-13

°F (-25 °C)

-31

°F (-35 °C)

-49

°F (-45 °C)

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Engine coolant

2. Maker sure that the tiny protrusions

inside the coolant cap are securely
interlocked.

Engine room rear view

Checking the coolant level

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Removing radiator cap

Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is
operating or hot. Doing so might

lead to cooling system damage and
could result in serious personal injury
from escaping hot coolant or steam.

1. Turn the vehicle off and wait until it

cools down.

2. Use extreme care when removing the

radiator cap. Wrap a thick towel
around it, and turn it counterclockwise
slowly to the first stop.

3. Step back while the pressure is

released from the cooling system.

4. When you are sure all the pressure

has been released, press down on the
cap, using a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to remove it.

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Cooling fan

Use caution when working near
the blade of the cooling fan. The
electric motor (cooling fan) is
controlled by coolant tempera

ture, refrigerant pressure and

vehicle speed. it may sometimes operate
even when the vehicle is not running.

5. Check the condition and connections

of all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses.

6. Replace any swollen or deteriorated

hoses.

7. Check the coolant level. The coolant

level should be filled between F and L
marks on the side of the coolant res

ervoir when the engine room is cool.

8. If the coolant level is low, add enough

specified coolant to provide protec

tion against freezing and corrosion.
Bring the level to F, but do not overfill.

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Maintenance

Brake fluid

If frequent additions are required, see an
authorized Kia dealer for a cooling sys

tem inspection.

Changing the coolant

Have the coolant changed by an autho

rized Kia dealer according to the Mainte

nance Schedule at the beginning of this
chapter.

CAUTION

Put a thick cloth or fabric around the
radiator cap before refilling the coolant
in order to prevent the coolant from
overflowing into engine parts such as
the alternator.

Brake fluid

The brake fluid acts to transmit force to
the brake when the driver depresses the
brake pedal. Brake fluid must be main

tained periodically to ensure that the
brakes operate smoothly.

Checking the brake fluid level

Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.

1. Before removing the reservoir cap and

adding brake fluid, clean the area
around the reservoir cap thoroughly to
prevent brake fluid contamination.

CAUTION

Proper fluid
Only use brake fluid in the brake system.
Small amounts of improper fluids can
cause damage to the brake system.

2. Periodically check that the fluid level in

the brake fluid reservoir is between
MIN and MAX. The level will fall with
accumulated mileage. This is a normal
condition associated with the wear of
the brake linings. If the fluid level is
excessively low, have the brake sys

tem checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Washer fluid

Use only the specified brake fluid. (Refer
to "Recommended lubricants and capac

ities" on page 9-9.)

Never mix different types of fluid.
In the event the brake system requires
frequent additions of fluid, the vehicle
should be inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.

When changing and adding brake fluid,
handle it carefully. Do not let it come in
contact with your eyes. If brake fluid
should come in contact with your eyes,
immediately flush them with a large
quantity of fresh tap water. Have your
eyes examined by a doctor as soon as
possible.

CAUTION

Brake fluid
Do not allow brake fluid to contact the
vehicle's body paint, as paint damage
will result.

Brake fluid, which has been exposed to
open air for an extended time should
never be used as its quality cannot be
guaranteed. It should be disposed of
properly.

CAUTION

To maintain your vehicle`s best brake and
ABS/ESC performance, use Kia gen

uine brake fluid or those of an equiva

lent standard brake fluid as in the
specification.

(Classification :SAE J1703,
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4)

Washer fluid

Washer fluid is used when wiping the
windshield of the vehicle with a wind

shield wiper. You should check and refill
washer fluid periodically to make sure
that it doesn't run out.

Checking the washer fluid level

The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
• Check the fluid level in the washer

fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces

sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available. However,
use washer solvent with antifreeze
characteristics in cold climates to pre

vent freezing.

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Flammable Fluid
Do not allow the washer fluid to come in
contact with open flames or sparks. The
windshield washer fluid reservoir is flam

mable under certain circumstances. This
can result in a fire.

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Also, the parking brake alone should
securely hold the vehicle on a fairly
steep grade.

2. If the stroke is more or less than spec

ified, have the parking brake adjusted
by an authorized Kia dealer.

Stroke: 5~7 "clicks" at a force of 44
lbf. (20 kgf, 196 N)

Maintenance

Parking brake

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Coolant
• Do not use radiator coolant or anti

freeze in the washer fluid reservoir.

• Radiator coolant can severely obscure

visibility when sprayed on the wind

shield and may cause loss of vehicle
control.

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Windshield fluid
Do not drink the windshield washer fluid.
The windshield washer fluid is poisonous
to humans and animals.

Parking brake

Inspect the parking brake system includ

ing the parking brake lever (or pedal) and
cables.

Checking the parking brake

1. Check the stroke of the parking brake

by counting the number of "clicks''
heard while fully applying it from the
released position.

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Maintenance

Air cleaner filter

A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is recom

mended when the filter is replaced.

Replacing air cleaner filter

Air cleaner filter must be replaced when
necessary, and should not be washed.

You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner element. Clean the filter
by using compressed air.

1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching

clips and open the cover.

2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.

3. Replace the air cleaner filter.
4. Lock the cover with the cover attach

ing clips.

Replace the filter according to the Main

tenance Schedule.

If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele

ment more often than the usual recom

mended intervals. (Refer to "Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Con

ditions" on

page 8-11.)

CAUTION

Air filter maintenance
• Do not drive with the air cleaner

removed; this will result in excessive
engine wear.

• When removing the air cleaner filter,

be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake, or damage may
result.

• Use a Kia genuine part. Use of a non-

genuine part could damage the air
flow sensor.

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Climate control air filter

The climate control air filter should be
replaced according to the maintenance
schedule. If the vehicle is operated in
severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rough roads for a long period, it should
be inspected more frequently and
replaced earlier.

Inspecting and replacing climate
control air filter

When you replace the climate control air
filter, replace it performing the following
procedure, and be careful to avoid dam

aging other components.

1. Open the glove box.

2. With the glove box open, pull the sup

port strap (1). Push in Both sides (2) of
the glove box as shown.

3. Replace the climate control air filter.

4. Reassemble in the reverse order of

disassembly.

When replacing the climate control air
filter install it properly. Otherwise, the
system may produce noise and the
effectiveness of the filter may be
reduced.

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Maintenance

Wiper blades

When the wipers no longer clean ade

quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.

To prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, do not attempt to
move the wipers manually.

The use of a non-specified wiper blade
could result in wiper malfunction and
failure.

Blade inspection

Commercial hot waxes applied by auto

matic vehicle washes have been known
to make the windshield difficult to clean.

Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wipers. Common sources of
contamination are insects, tree sap, and
hot wax treatments used by some com

mercial vehicle washes. If the blades are
not wiping properly, clean both the win

dow and the blades with a good cleaner
or mild detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with clean water.

CAUTION

Wiper blades
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.

Replacing front windshield wiper
blade

Type A
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the

wiper blade assembly to expose the
plastic locking clip.

CAUTION

Wiper arms
• Do not allow the wiper arm to fall

against the windshield, since it may
chip or crack the windshield.

• Do not pull wiper arm forward, since it

could chip the hood paint.

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