Kia Soul (2024 year). Manual in english

Maintenance

Light bulbs

2. Remove the socket from the assembly

by turning the socket counterclock

wise until the tabs on the socket align
with the slots on the assembly.

3. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by

pulling it out.

4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into

the bulb-socket.

5. Install the socket in the assembly by

aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the assembly. Push the
socket into the assembly and turn the
socket clockwise.

6. Install the lamp assembly to the body

of the vehicle.

Replacing map lamp (bulb type)
bulb

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently

pry the lens cover from lamp housing.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens cover tabs with the

lamp housing notches and snap the
lens into place.

NOTICE

Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

Allow the bulb to cool down before han

dling it.

Replacing map lamp (LED type)
bulb

If the map lamp (LED) does not operate,
have the vehicle checked by an autho

rized Kia dealer.

The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a
single component because they are part
of an integrated unit. The LED lamps
have to be replaced with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or
repair the map lamp (LED), for it may
damage related parts of the vehicle.

Replacing vanity mirror lamp
bulb

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Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps,
ensure that the "OFF" button is
depressed to avoid burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently

pry the lamp assembly from interior.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.

4. Install the lamp assembly to interior.

NOTICE

Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

Replacing room lamp (bulb type)
bulb

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Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps,
ensure that the "OFF" button is
depressed to avoid burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently

pry the lens cover from lamp housing.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens cover tabs with the

lamp housing notches and snap the
lens into place.

NOTICE

Be careful not to dirty or damage the
ODE076049 lens, lens tab, and plastic
housings.

Replacing room lamp (LED type)
bulb

If the Room lamp (LED) does not oper

ate, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.

The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a
single component because they are part
of an integrated unit. The LED lamps
have to be replaced with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or
repair the Room lamp (LED), for it may
damage related parts of the vehicle.

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Maintenance

Light bulbs

Replacing glove box lamp

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently

pry the lamp assembly from interior.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.

4. Install the lamp assembly to interior.

Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

Replacing liftgate room lamp
bulb

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently

pry the lens cover from lamp housing.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens cover tabs with the

lamp housing notches and snap the
lens into place.

If the Liftgate room lamp (LED) does not
operate, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.

The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a
single component because they are part
of an integrated unit. The LED lamps
have to be replaced with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or
repair the Liftgate room lamp (LED), for it
may damage related parts of the vehi

cle.

NOTICE

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Maintenance

Appearance care

Use the information in the following sec

tions to keep the exterior and interior of
your vehicle clean.

Exterior care

Use the information in the following sec

tions to maintain the exterior of your
vehicle. Keeping the exterior clean is not
only aesthetically pleasing, but it also
helps to prolong the life of the vehicle.

NOTICE

If you park the vehicle around a stainless
signboard or windshield building etc.,
the plastic exterior trim (bumper, spoiler,
garnish, lamp, outside mirror etc.) may be
damaged by reflected sunlight from the
external structure. To avoid damag

ing

the plastic exterior trim, park the vehicle
away from the areas where the reflected
light may occur or use a vehi

cle cover

(Depending on the vehicle, the type of
exterior trim applied such as spoiler may
differ).

Exterior general caution

It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
label.

Finish maintenance

Washing

To help protect your vehicle's finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thor

oughly and frequently at least once a
month with lukewarm or cold water.

If you use your vehicle for off-road driv

ing, you should wash it after each off-

road trip. Pay special attention to the
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are kept
clear and clean.

Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle's finish if not
removed immediately.

Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used.

After washing, rinse the vehicle thor

oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do
not allow soap to dry on the finish.

After washing the vehicle, test the brakes
while driving slowly to see if they have
been affected by water. If braking
performance is impaired, dry the brakes
by applying them lightly while maintain

ing a slow forward speed.

CAUTION

• Do not use strong soap, chemical

detergents or hot water, and do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
when the body of the vehicle is warm.

• Be careful when washing the side win

dows of your vehicle, especially with
high-pressure water. Water may leak
through the windows and wet the
interior.

• To prevent damage to the plastic

parts and lamps, do not clean with
chemical solvents or strong deter

gents.

Maintenance

Appearance care

High-pressure washing

When using high-pressure washers,
make sure to maintain sufficient dis

tance from the vehicle.

Insufficient clearance or excessive pres

sure can lead to component damage or
water penetration.

Do not spray the camera, sensors or its
surrounding area directly with a high
pressure washer. Shock applied from
high pressure water may cause the
device to not operate normally.

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots
(rubber or plastic covers) or connectors
as they may be damaged if they come
into contact with high pressure water.

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After washing the vehicle, test the brakes
while driving slowly to see if they have
been affected by water. If braking
performance is impaired, dry the brakes
by applying them lightly while maintain

ing a slow forward speed.

CAUTION

Wetting engine compartment

• Water washing in the engine compart

ment including high pressure water
washing may cause the failure of elec

trical circuits located in the engine
compartment.

• Never allow water or other liquids to

come in contact with electrical/elec

tronic components inside the vehicle
as this may damage them.

• To prevent damage to the charging

door, make sure to close and lock the
vehicle doors when washing (high-
pressure washing, automatic car
washing, etc.) the vehicle.

Waxing

Wax the vehicle when water will no lon

ger bead on the paint.

Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufac

turer's instructions. Wax all metal trim to
protect it and to maintain its luster.

Removing oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip the
wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax
these areas even if the rest of the vehicle
does not yet need waxing.

CAUTION

Drying vehicle
• Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a

dry cloth will scratch the finish.

• Do not use steel wool, abrasive clean

ers, acid detergents or strong deter

gents containing high alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminum parts. This may
result in damage to the protective
coating and cause discoloration or
paint deterioration.

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Appearance care

Finish damage repair

Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust
and may develop into a major repair
expense.

NOTICE

If your vehicle is damaged and requires
any metal repair or replacement, be sure
the body shop applies anti-corrosion
materials to the parts repaired or
replaced.

Bright-metal maintenance

To remove road tar and insects, use a tar
remover, not a scraper or other sharp
object.

To protect the surfaces of bright metal
parts from corrosion, apply a coating of
wax or chrome preservative and rub to a
high luster.

During winter weather or in coastal areas,
cover the bright metal parts with a
heavier coating of wax or preservative. If
necessary, coat the parts with non-cor

rosive petroleum jelly or other protective
compound.

Underbody maintenance

Road salt and other corrosive chemicals
are used in cold weather states to melt
snow and prevent ice accumulation. If
these chemicals are not regularly
removed, they will corrode the vehicle
underbody and over time damage fuel
lines, the fuel tank retention system, the
vehicle suspension, the exhaust system,
and even the body frame.

The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration has warned all vehicle

owners of all brands of the need to take
the following steps:
• 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.

Aluminum wheel maintenance

The

aluminum wheels are coated with a clear
protective finish.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol

ishing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels. They
may scratch or damage the finish.

• Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
• Use only a mild soap or neutral deter

gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads. This helps
prevent corrosion.

• Avoid washing the wheels with high

speed vehicle wash brushes.

• Do not use any alkaline or acid deter

gents It may damage and corrode the
aluminum wheels coated with a clear
protective finish.

Maintenance

Moisture breeds corrosion

Moisture creates the conditions in which
corrosion is most likely to occur. For
example, corrosion is accelerated by
high humidity, particularly when tem

peratures are just above freezing. In
such conditions, the corrosive material is
kept in contact with the vehicle's surface
by moisture that evaporates slowly.

Appearance care

Corrosion protection

Protecting your vehicle from cor

rosion

By using the most advanced design and
construction practices to combat corro

sion, we produce vehicles of the highest
quality. However, this is only part of the
job. To achieve the long-term corrosion
resistance your vehicle can deliver, the
owner's cooperation and assistance is
also required.

Common causes of corrosion

The

most common causes of corrosion on
your vehicle are:
• Road salt, dirt and moisture that is

allowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.

• Removal of paint or protective coat

ings by stones, gravel, abrasion or
minor scrapes and dents which leave
unprotected metal exposed to corro

sion.

High-corrosion areas

If you live in an area where your vehicle
is regularly exposed to corrosive materi

als, corrosion protection is particularly
important. Some of the common causes
of accelerated corrosion are road salts,
dust control chemicals, ocean air and
industrial pollution.

Mud is particularly corrosive because it
dries slowly and holds moisture in con

tact with the vehicle. Although the mud
appears to be dry, it can still retain the
moisture and promote corrosion.

High temperatures can also accelerate
corrosion of parts that are not properly
ventilated so the moisture can be dis

persed. For all these reasons, it is partic

ularly important to keep your vehicle
clean and free of mud or accumulations
of other materials. This applies not only
to the visible surfaces but particularly to
the underside of the vehicle.

To help prevent corrosion

You can help prevent corrosion from
beginning by observing the following:

Keep your vehicle clean

The best way to prevent corrosion is to
keep your vehicle clean and free of cor

rosive materials. Attention to the under

side of the vehicle is particularly
important.

If you live in a high-corrosion area

—

where road salts are used, near the
ocean, areas with industrial pollution,
acid rain, etc.

—, you should take extra

care to prevent corrosion. In winter, hose
off the underside of your vehicle at least
once a month and be sure to clean the
underside thoroughly when winter is over.

When cleaning underneath the vehicle,
give particular attention to the compo

nents under the fenders and other areas
that are hidden from view. Do a thor

ough job; just dampening the accumu

lated mud rather than washing it away will
accelerate corrosion rather than pre

vent

it. Water under high pressure and steam
are particularly effective in

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removing accumulated mud and corro

sive materials.

When cleaning lower door panels, rocker
panels and frame members, be sure that
drain holes are kept open so that mois

ture can escape and not be trapped
inside to accelerate corrosion.

Keep your garage dry

Don't park your vehicle in a damp,
poorly ventilated garage. This creates a
favorable environment for corrosion.
This is particularly true if you wash your
vehicle in the garage or drive it into the
garage when it is still wet or covered
with snow, ice or mud. Even a heated
garage can contribute to corrosion
unless it is well ventilated so moisture is
dispersed.

Keep paint and trim in good con

dition

Scratches or chips in the finish should be
covered with "touch-up" paint as soon as
possible to reduce the possibility of cor

rosion. If bare metal is showing through,
the attention of a qualified body and paint
shop is recommended.

Bird droppings: Bird droppings are
highly corrosive and may damage
painted surfaces in just a few hours.
Always remove bird droppings as soon
as possible.

Don't neglect the interior

Moisture can collect under the floor mats
and carpeting and cause corrosion.
Check under the mats periodically to be
sure the carpeting is dry. Use particular
care if you carry fertilizers, cleaning
materials or chemicals in the vehicle.

These should be carried only in proper
containers and any spills or leaks should
be cleaned up, flushed with clean water
and thoroughly dried.

Interior care

Use the information in the following sec

tions to maintain the interior of your
vehicle.

Interior general precautions

NOTICE

Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cos

metic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and
air freshener from contacting the interior
parts because they may cause damage
or discoloration. If they do contact the
interior parts, wipe them off immedi

ately.

If necessary, use a mixture of warm
water and mild non-detergent cleaner
(test all cleaners on a concealed area
before use). Use proper car cleaner to
clean interior parts.

CAUTION

Electrical components
Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electrical/electronic
components inside the vehicle as this
may damage them.

CAUTION

Leather
When cleaning leather products (steer

ing wheel, seats etc.), use neutral deter

gents or low alcohol content solutions. If
you use high alcohol content solutions or
acid/alkaline detergents, the color of the
leather may fade or the surface may get
stripped off.

Maintenance

Appearance care

Taking care of leather seats

• Vacuum the seat periodically to

remove dust and sand on the seat. It
will prevent abrasion or damage of
the leather and maintain its quality.

• Wipe the leather seat cover often with

dry or soft cloth.

• Sufficient use of a leather protective

may prevent abrasion of the cover
and helps maintain the color. Be sure
to read the instructions and consult a
specialist when using leather coating
or protective agents.

• Leather with bright colors (beige,

cream beige) is easily contaminated
and clear in appearance. Clean the
seats frequently.

• Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may

cause the surface to crack.

Cleaning the leather seats

Remove all contaminations instantly.
Refer to instructions below for removal
of each contaminant.
• Cosmetic products (sunscreen, foun

dation, etc.)

- Apply cleansing cream on a cloth

and wipe the contaminated point.
Wipe off the cream with a wet cloth
and remove water with a dry cloth.

• Beverages (coffee, soft drink, etc.)

- Apply a small amount of neutral

detergent and wipe until contami

nations do not smear.

• Oil

- Remove oil instantly with absorb

able cloth and wipe with stain
remover for leather only.

• Chewing gum

- Harden the gum with ice and

remove gradually.

Fabric seat cover (if equipped)

Please clean the fabric seats regularly
with a vacuum cleaner in consideration
of fabric material characteristics. If they
are heavily soiled with beverage stains,
etc., use a suitable interior cleaner. To
prevent damage to seat covers, wipe off
the seat covers down to the seams with
a large wiping motion and moderate
pressure using a soft sponge or microfi

ber cloth.

Velcro closures on clothing or sharp
objects may cause snagging or
scratches on the surface of the seats.

Make sure not to rub such objects
against the surface.

Cleaning the upholstery and inte

rior trim

Car interior surfaces

Remove dust and loose dirt from interior
surfaces with a whisk broom or a vac

uum cleaner. If necessary, clean interior
surfaces with a mixture of warm water
and mild non-detergent cleaner (test all
cleaners on a concealed area before
use).

Fabric

Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean with a mild soap solution recom

mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabric
can be stained and its color can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant proper

ties can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.

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Emission control system

Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affect the
fabric's appearance and fire-resistant
properties.

Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt
webbing

Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for clean

ing upholstery or carpet. Follow the
instructions provided with the soap. Do
not bleach or re-dye the webbing
because this may weaken it.

Cleaning the interior window
glass

If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi

cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with a glass cleaner. Follow
the directions on the glass cleaner con

tainer.

CAUTION

Rear window
Do not scrape or scratch the inside of
the rear window. This may result in dam

age of the rear window defroster grid.

Emission control system

The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty infor

mation contained in the Warranty &
Consumer Information manual in your
vehicle.

Your vehicle is equipped with an emis

sion control system to meet all applica

ble emission regulations. There are three
emission control systems, as follows.

1. Crankcase emission control system

2. Evaporative emission control system

3. Exhaust emission control system
In order to assure the proper function of
the emission control systems, it is rec

ommended that you have your vehicle
inspected and maintained by an autho

rized Kia dealer in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in this manual..

Caution for the Inspection and
Maintenance Test (With Elec

tronic Stability Control (ESC) sys

tem)

• To prevent the vehicle from misfir

ing during dynamometer testing,
turn the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system off by pressing the
ESC switch.

• After dynamometer testing is com

pleted, turn the ESC system back on
by pressing the ESC switch again.

1. Crankcase emission control
system

The positive crankcase ventilation sys

tem is employed to prevent air pollution
caused by blow-by gases being emitted
from the crankcase. This system sup

plies fresh filtered air to the crankcase

Maintenance

Emission control system

through the air intake hose. Inside the
crankcase, the fresh air mixes with blow-
by gases, which then pass through the
PCV valve into the induction system.

2. Evaporative emission control
(including ORVR: Onboard Refu

eling Vapor Recovery) system

The Evaporative Emission Control Sys

tem is designed to prevent fuel vapors
from escaping into the atmosphere. (The
ORVR system is designed to allow the
vapors from the fuel tank to be loaded
into a canister while refueling at the gas
station, preventing the escape of fuel
vapors into the atmosphere.)

Canister

Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank
through the purge control solenoid valve.

Purge Control Solenoid Valve
(PCSV)

The purge control solenoid valve is con

trolled by the Engine Control Module
(ECM); when the engine coolant tem

perature is low during idling, the PCSV
closes so that evaporated fuel is not
taken into the engine. After the engine
warms up during ordinary driving, the
PCSV opens to introduce evaporated
fuel to the engine.

3. Exhaust emission control sys

tem

The Exhaust Emission Control System
is a highly effective system which
controls

exhaust emissions while maintaining
good vehicle performance.

Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)

• Carbon monoxide can be present with

other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind
inside your vehicle, have it inspected
and repaired immediately. If you ever
suspect exhaust fumes are coming
into your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired immedi

ately.

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Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide (CO). Though colorless and
odorless, it is dangerous and could be
lethal if inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poisoning.

• Do not operate the engine in confined

or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move
the vehicle in or out of the area.

• When the vehicle is stopped in an

open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to
draw outside air into the vehicle.

• Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi

cle for any extended time with the
engine running.

• When the engine stalls or fails to start,

excessive attempts to restart the
engine may cause damage to the
emission control system.

Maintenance

Emission control system

Operating precautions for cata

lytic converters

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Catalytic converter
Keep away from the catalytic converter
and exhaust system while the vehicle is
running or immediately thereafter. The
exhaust and catalytic systems are very
hot and may burn you.

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Fire
• Do not park, idle or drive the vehicle

over or near flammable objects, such
as grass, vegetation, paper, leaves,
etc. A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehicle.

• Also, do not remove the heat sink

around the exhaust system, do not
seal the bottom of the vehicle or do not
coat the vehicle for corrosion con

trol. It

may present a fire risk under certain
conditions.

Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.

Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
• Use only UNLEADED FUEL for

gaso

line engines.

• Do not operate the vehicle when there

are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or a noticeable loss of per

formance.

• Do not misuse or abuse the engine.

Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending steep
grades in gear with the ignition off.

• Do not operate the engine at high idle

speed for extended periods (5 min

utes or more).

• Do not modify or tamper with any part

of the engine or emission control
system. All inspections and adjust

ments must be made by an autho

rized Kia dealer.

• Avoid driving with an extremely low

fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle. Addition

ally, such actions could void your war

ranties.

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Dimensions ..................................................................................... 9-2

Engine

............................................................................................. 9-3

Bulb wattage ..................................................................................9-4

Tires and wheels ............................................................................9-5

Gross vehicle weight .....................................................................9-6

Luggage

volume ............................................................................ 9-7

Air conditioning system................................................................9-8

Recommended lubricants and capacities ..................................9-9

Recommended SAE viscosity number ......................................9-10

Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..........................................9-11

Vehicle certification label............................................................9-11
Tire specification and pressure label........................................ 9-12

Engine number............................................................................. 9-12

Air conditioner compressor label .............................................. 9-13

Refrigerant

label..........................................................................

9-13

Consumer Assistance (U.S. only)............................................... 9-14

Electrical Equipment (U.S. only) ................................................ 9-16

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only) ........................................ 9-17

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Reporting Safety Defects............................................................................ 9-
17

Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only) ....................... 9-17

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Dimensions

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defects

Dimensions

Item

Size: in (mm)

Overall length

165.2 (4,195)

Overall width

70.9 (1,800)

Overall height

Without Roof rack

205/60R16

63.0 (1,600)

215/55R17

63.5 (1,613)

235/45R18

63.6 (1,615)

With Roof rack

205/60R16

63.0 (1,600)

215/55R17

63.5 (1,613)

235/45R18

63.6 (1,615)

Tread

Front

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

205/60R16

62.0 (1,575)

215/55R17

61.5 (1,563)

235/45R18

61.4 (1,559)

Rear

205/60R16

62.4 (1,584)

215/55R17

61.9 (1,572)

235/45R18

61.7 (1,568)

Wheelbase

102.4 (2,600)

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Bulb wattage

*If equipped

Light Bulb

Wattage

Bulb type

Front

Type A

Headlamp (Low/High)

55/60

H19

Type B

Headlamp (Low/High)

LED

Type A

Front turn signal lamps

28W

PY28/8W

Front position lamps

PY28/8W

Daytime running lamps*

21W

P21W

Type B

Front turn signal lamps

LED

Front position lamps

LED

Side repeater lamps (Outside Mirror)*

WY5W

Rear

Bulb Type

Rear tail/stop lamps

8/28

2357

Rear tail lamps

W5W

LED Type

Rear stop lamps

LED

Rear tail lamps

LED

Rear turn signal lamps

1156NA

Back-up lamps

W16W

High mounted stop lamps

5 (LED*)

W5W (LED*)

License plate lamps

W5W

Interior

Map lamps

10 (LED*)

W10W (LED*)

Room lamps

10 (LED*)

FESTOO

N
(LED*)

Vanity mirror lamps

FESTOON

Luggage lamp

FESTOON

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Tires and wheels

CAUTION

When replacing tires, make sure they are
the same type, size, brand, construction
and tread pattern all four wheels.

Using tires of a different size can dam

age the related parts or make them work
irregularly.

NOTICE

• It is permissible to add 3 psi (21 kPa)

to the standard tire pressure specifi

cation if colder temperatures are
expected soon.

Tires typically loose 1 psi (7 kPa) for
every 12

°F (-11 °C) temperature drop.

If extreme temperature variations are
expected, recheck your tire pressure
as necessary to keep them properly
inflated.

• We recommend that when replacing

tires, use the same originally supplied
with the vehicles. If not, that affects
driving performance.

• When driving in high altitude grades,

it is natural for the atmospheric pres

sure to decrease. Therefore, please

check the tire pressure and add more
air when necessary.

Additionally required tire air pressure
per km above sea level: 1.5 psi(10.5
kPa)/km

Item

Tire size

Wheel

size

Load

Capacity

Speed

capacity

Inflation pressure [bar (psi, kPa)]

Wheel lug nut

torque

lbf·ft (kgf·m, N·m)

Normal load

Maximum load

km/h

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

Full size tire

205/

60R16

6.5J

×16 92 630

210

2.3

(33/230)

2.3

(33/230)

2.5

(36/260)

2.5

(36/260)

79~94

(11~13, 107~127)

215/

55R17

7.0JX17

670

240

235/

45R18

7.5J

×18 94 670

240

Compact
spare tire

T125/

80D16

4.0T

×16 97 730

130

4.2

(60, 420)

4.2

(60, 420)

4.2

(60, 420)

4.2

(60, 420)

*1. Normalload: Up to 3 persons

*2. Load Index

*3. Speed Symbol

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R e c o m m e n d e d lubricants a nd capacities

R e c o m m e n d e d lubricantsa n d capacities

To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only
lubricants of the proper quality.

The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved
fuel economy.

These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.

Lubricant

Volume

Classification

Engine oil

(drain and refill)

Recommends

4.23 US qt.

(4.0 l)

Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-
6

Intelligent Variable Transmis

sion (IVT) fluid

7.1 US qt. (6.7 l)

MICHANG SP-CVT1, Kia Genuine ATF SP-CVT1

Coolant

5.8 US qt.

(5.5 l)

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

Brake fluid

As required

SAE J1703, FMVSS 116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

Fuel

14.27 US gal.

(54 l)

Gasoline

*1. Refer to "Recommended SAE viscosity number" on page 9-10.

*2. Use only specified genuine Continuously variable Transmission fluid. The use of non-specified fluid

(even marked as compatible with genuine) could result in shift quality deterioration and vibrations,
eventually, the transmission failure.

*3. Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.

*4. To maintain your

vehicle’s best brake and ABS/ESC performance, use Kia genuine brake fluid or

those of an equivalent standard brake fluid as in the specification.

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Recommended SAE viscosity number

CAUTION

Always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick before
checking or draining any lubricant. This is especially important in dusty or sandy areas
and when the vehicle 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.

Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel economy and cold weather oper

ating (engine start and engine oil flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils can provide
better fuel economy and cold weather performance, however, higher viscosity engine
oils are required for satisfactory lubrication in hot weather.

Using oils of any viscosity other than those recommended could result in engine
damage.

When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be oper

ated in before the next oil change. Proceed to select the recommended oil viscosity
from the chart.

NOTICE

Never add any additives to the engine oil. Engine oil additives can change the proper

ties of engine oil and may cause serious engine failure.

An engine oil displaying this API Certification Mark conforms to the inter

national Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC). It is recom

mended to only use engine oils that uphold this API Certification Mark.

Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers

Temperature

°C

°F

Gasoline Engine
Oil

(Gasoline) 2.0
MPI

0W-20

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Vehicle identification number (VIN)

Vehicle identification number
(VIN)

The vehicle identification number (VIN)
is the number used in registering your
vehicle and in all legal matters pertain

ing to its ownership, etc.

Frame number

The VIN is also on a plate attached to the
top of the dashboard. The number on the
plate can easily be seen through the
windshield from outside.

VIN label

Vehicle certification label

The vehicle certification label attached
on the driver's side center pillar gives the
vehicle identification number (VIN).

OSK3088008NR

OSK3088002NR

OSK3082003N

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Consumer Assistance (U.S. only)

Consumer Assistance (U.S.
only)

Roadside Assistance is provided on all
new current model year Kia Vehicles
from the date the vehicle is delivered to
the first retail buyer or otherwise put into
use (inservice date), whichever is earlier,
for a period of 60 months or 60,000
miles, whichever is earlier, subject to the
terms, conditions and exclusions set forth
in the Kia Warranty and Consumer
Information Manual applicable to your
model year vehicle.

KMA reserves the right to limit or deny
services or other benefits to any owner or
driver when, in KMA's judgment, the
claims and/or service requests are
excessive in frequency or type of occur

rence.

Toll free consumer assistance

from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST, Monday
through Friday and is accessible by dial

ing 1-800-333-4Kia (4542).

For more information regarding assis

tance available, please refer to your Kia
Warranty & Consumer Information Man

ual.

Emergency roadside assistance

hours a day, 365 days a year and is
accessible by dialing 1-800-333-4Kia
(4542).

Please note that you must provide your
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to
verify coverage at the time of your call.
The VIN can be found on the dash of
your vehicle on the driver's side, on the
door jamb of the driver's door, your vehi

cle's registration or proof of insurance
card.

Kia utilizes a network of over 30,000
roadside assistance providers. Should
you accidentally run out of fuel, require
a battery jump, or need help changing a
tire, a Kia Roadside Assistance Repre

sentative will dispatch someone to
deliver a small quantity of gas, change a
flat tire with your inflated spare, or
arrange a battery jump to allow you to
proceed to your destination. We have
access to a network of over 10,000 lock

smiths to help you should you become
locked out of your Kia.

In the event that mechanical difficulty
renders your vehicle undriveable due to
a warranty-related concern, Kia's Road

side Assistance Representative will
arrange to transport your vehicle to the
nearest Kia dealer or to an authorized
Kia alternative service location.

Your vehicle must be accessible to our
dispatch transport vehicle, as deter

mined by our driver, to receive this ser

vice.

NOTICE

Roadside Assistance benefits are not
available for any Kia vehicle that has
ever been or should have been issued a
"salvage" title or similar "branded" title
under any state's law, or has been
declared a "total loss" or equivalent by a
financial institution or insurance com

pany.

Trip interruption

Trip interruption expense benefits are
provided in the event that a warranty-
related disablement occurs more than
150 miles from your home, and the
repairs require more than 24 hours to
complete. Reasonable reimbursement is
included for meals, lodging, or rental

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Consumer Assistance (U.S. only)

vehicle expenses. Trip interruption cov

erage is limited to $100 per day subject
to a three day maximum limit per inci

dent. You must contact the Kia Roadside
Assistance Center to obtain pre-authori

zation of expenses. Once the Kia Road

side Assistance Center gives
authorization for trip interruption bene

fits, they will assist you in making the
necessary arrangements. Insurance
deductibles, expenses, and claims paid
by your insurance company or other
providers are not eligible for reimburse

ment.

Fleet vehicles are excluded from reim

bursement under Kia's Trip Interruption
Policy.

Registering your vehicle in a for

eign country

If you plan to register your vehicle in a
foreign country, you should confirm that it
conforms to the regulations in that
country. Even if you successfully register
the vehicle in a foreign country, you may
experience the following problems and
should therefore consider the possibility
of having to deal with them:

1. The fuel specified for your vehicle

may be unavailable. If other than the
specified fuel is used, it could cause
damage to the engine, the fuel injec

tion system, and other fuel-related
parts which may not be covered
under your New Vehicle Emissions
Limited Warranty.

2. We must, therefore, clearly state that

when you leave the country in which
you purchased your Kia new and reg

ister it in another country, problems
arising from the use of fuel other than
the specified fuel are not subject to
manufacturer's warranty. Because

vehicles like yours may not be mar

keted in the new country of registra

tion, parts, servicing techniques and
tools necessary to maintain and repair
your vehicle may be unavailable.

Even if vehicles like yours are sold
there, mechanical specifications
required by the government may vary
enough from the country of purchase
to cause additional problems.

3. There may not be an Authorized Kia

Dealer in the area in which you plan to
register your vehicle. You may addi

tionally experience difficulty in obtain

ing services in a foreign country for
any number of reasons.

Further, we cannot assume any respon

sibility for problems that result from
unsatisfactory service or lack of service
outside of the United States.

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Electrical Equipment (U.S. only)

Electrical Equipment (U.S.
only)

The electrical system of your vehicle is
designed to perform under all reason

ably expected operating conditions.

However, before any additional electrical
equipment is installed in your vehicle,
consult an Authorized Kia Dealer, in
order to ensure that you do not void your
warranty.

Certain electrical equipment, or the way
in which it is installed, may adversely
affect the operation of your vehicle,
including such systems as the engine
control system, the audio system and the
electrical charging system and thus
potentially void all or part of your war

ranty.

We assume no responsibility for any
expense you may incur or for any mal

function of your vehicle or any of its
components or systems that may result
from the installation of additional electri

cal equipment that is not supplied, or
recommended for installation by, Kia.

Installation of a mobile two-way
radio system

If a mobile two-way radio system is
installed improperly, or if an excessively
powerful type of system is used, other
electronic systems may be adversely
affected. To avoid damage to your vehi

cle, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer
concerning the proper equipment and
installation.

Kia vehicles are designed and manufac

tured to meet or exceed all applicable
safety standards.

For your safety, however, we strongly
urge you to read and follow all directions
in this Owner's Manual, particularly the

information under the headings
"NOTICE", "CAUTION" and
"WARNING".

If, after reading this manual, you have
any questions regarding the operation of
your vehicle, safety issues and defects
please contact your Kia's toll-free Con

sumer Assistance hot line as below:

National Consumer Affairs Manager

Kia America, Inc.

P.O. Box 52410

Irvine, CA 92619-2410

1-800-333-4Kia (4542)

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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only)

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
only)

Reporting Safety Defects.

If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National High

way Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Kia
America, Inc..

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and rem

edy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Kia Amer

ica, Inc..

To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; download the
SaferCar mobile application; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey
Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590. You
can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov.

Online factory authorized
manuals (U.S. only)

The following publications are available
on www.KiaTechinfo.com.

Service manual

This manual covers maintenance and
recommended procedures for repair to
engine and chassis components. It is
written for the Journeyman mechanic,
but is simple enough for most mechani

cally inclined owners to understand.

Electrical troubleshooting manual

This manual complements the Service
Manual by providing indepth trouble

shooting information for each electrical
circuit in your vehicle.

Owner's manual

This manual describes the overall fea

tures and operating procedures for the
vehicle.

Abbreviation

ABS

Anti-lock Brake System

AGM

Absorbent Glass Mat

AKI

Anti Knock Index

BCW

Blind-Spot Collision Warning

CRS

Child Restraint System

DAW

Driver Attention Warning

DRL

Daytime Running Light

DTC

Diagnostic Trouble Code

EBD

Electronic Brake force Distribution

ECM

Electric Chromic Mirror

EDR

Event Data Recorder

EFD

Emergency Fastening Device

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency

EPS

Electronic Power Steering

ESC

Electronic Stability Control

FCA

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

FCC

Federal Communications Commission

FMVSS

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan

dards

FRT

Front

GAW

Gross Axle Weight

GAW R

Gross Axle Weight Rating

GVW

Gross Vehicle Weight

GVW R

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

HAC

Hill-start Assist Control

HBA

High Beam Assist

HMSL

High Mounted Stop Lamp

HUD

Head-Up Display

ILSAC

International Lubricant Specification

Advisory Committee

IPS

Intelligent Power Switch

Abbreviation

ISG

Idle Stop and Go

IVT

Intelligent Variable Transmission

KMA

Kia Motors America

LATCH

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil

dren

LDW

Lane Departure Warning

Left Hand

Load Index

LKA

Lane Keeping Assist

Light Truck

MDPS

Motor Driven Power Steering

MIL

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

MMT

Manganese, Mn

NHTSA

National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration

ODS

Occupant Detection System

ORVR

Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery

PCB

Printed Circuit Board

PCM

Power train Control Module

PCSV

Purge Control Solenoid Valve

PCV

Positive Crankcase Ventilation

RCCA

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist

RCCW

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning

Right Hand

Rear

SCC

Smart Cruise Control

SRS

Supplemental Restraint System

SRSCM

SRS Control Module

Speed Symbol

TBT

Turn By Turn

TCM

Transmission Control Module

TCS

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