Kia Soul (2020 year). Owner's manual - part 30

Maintenance

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Fuses

Refer to the following table for the 
relay type.

Relay Name

Type

PTC HEATER 2 Relay

MICRO

COOLING FAN 2 Relay

MICRO

PDM 3 (IG1) Relay

MICRO

START #1 Relay

MICRO

HEAD LAMP HI Relay

MICRO

PDM 4 (IG2) Relay

MICRO

FUEL PUMP Relay

MICRO

PDM 2 (ACC) Relay

MICRO

COOLING FAN 1 Relay

MINI

BLOWER Relay

MINI

PTC HEATER 1 Relay

MICRO

REAR DEFPGGER Relay

MICRO

POWER OUTLET Relay

MICRO

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Fuses

Battery terminal cover

NOTICE

Not all fuse panel descriptions in this 
manual may be applicable to your 
vehicle. It is accurate at the time of 
printing. When you inspect the fuse 
panel in your vehicle, refer to the 
fuse panel label.

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Light bulbs

Light bulbs

Light bulbs are installed in various 
parts of the vehicle to provide light-
ing inside and outside the vehicle as 
well as to alert other vehicles.

Bulb replacement precaution

Please keep extra bulbs on hand 
with appropriate wattage ratings in 
case of emergencies.

Refer to "Bulb wattage" on page 8-
3.

When changing lamps, first turn off 
the vehicle at a safe place, firmly 
apply the parking brake and detach 
the battery's negative (-) terminal.

WARNING

Working on the lights
Prior to working on the light, firmly 
apply the parking brake, ensure that 
the vehicle start/stop button is in 
OFF position and turn off the lights 
to avoid sudden movement of the 
vehicle and burning your fingers or 
receiving an electric shock.

Use only bulbs of the specified 
wattage.

CAUTION

Light replacement
Be sure to replace the burned-out 
bulb with one of the same wattage 

rating. Otherwise, it may cause 
damage to the fuse or electric wir-
ing system.

CAUTION

Headlamp Lens
To prevent damage, do not clean the 
headlamp lens with chemical sol-
vents or strong detergents.

NOTICE

䳜 If the light bulb or lamp connector 

is removed while the lamp is still 
on, the fuse box's electronic sys-
tem may log it as a malfunction. 
Therefore, a lamp malfunction 
incident may be recorded as a 
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in 
the fuse box.

䳜 It is normal for an operating lamp 

to flicker momentarily. This is due 
to a stabilization function of the 
vehicle's electronic control device. 
If the lamp lights up normally 
after momentarily blinking, then 
it is functioning as normal.
However, if the lamp continues to 
flicker several times or turns off 
completely, there may be an error 
in the vehicle's electronic control 
device. Please have the vehicle 
checked by an authorized Kia 
dealer immediately.

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Light bulbs

NOTICE

We recommend that the headlight 
aiming be adjusted by an authorized 
Kia dealer after an accident or after 
the headlight assembly is rein-
stalled.

NOTICE

After driving in heavy rain or wash-
ing, headlamp and taillamp lenses 
could appear frosty. This condition 
is caused by the temperature dif-
ference between the lamp inside 
and outside. This is similar to the 
condensation on your windows 
inside your vehicle during the rain 
and doesn't indicate a problem with 
your vehicle. If the water leaks into 
the lamp bulb circuitry, we recom-
mend that you have the vehicle 
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

If you don't have the necessary 
tools, the correct bulbs and the 
expertise, consult an authorized Kia 
dealer. In many cases, it is difficult 
to replace vehicle light bulbs 
because other parts of the vehicle 
must be removed before you can 
get to the bulb. This is especially 
true if you have to remove the 
headlamp assembly to get to the 
bulb(s).

Removing/installing the headlamp 
assembly can result in damage to 

the vehicle. If non-genuine parts or 
substandard bulbs are used, it may 
lead to blowing a fuse or other wir-
ing damages.

Do not install extra lamps or LEDs to 
the vehicle. If additional lights are 
installed, it may lead to lamp mal-
functions and flickering. Addition-
ally, the fuse box and other writing 
may be damaged.

Light bulb position (Front)

Head lamp - Type A

Head lamp - Type B

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Head lamp 䳍 Type C

Fog lamp

1. Front turn signal lamp (Bulb Type)
2. Headlamp (Low/High)
3. Position lamp/Daytime running 

lamp (Bulb Type)

4. Side marker (Bulb/LED Type)
5. Front turn signal lamp (LED Type)
6. Headlamp (LED) (Sub Low)
7. Headlamp (LED) (Low)
8. Position lamp/Daytime running 

lamp (LED Type)

9. Front fog lamp (LED Type)
10.Front fog lamp (Bulb Type)

Light bulb position (Rear)

Rear combination lamp - Type A

Rear combination lamp - Type B

License plate lamp

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High mounted stop lamp

1. Tail lamp (Bulb type)
2. Tail and stop lamp (Bulb type)
3. Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type)
4. Back-up lamp (Bulb type)
5. Side marker (Bulb/LED Type)
6. Tail lamp (LED type)
7. Stop lamp (LED type)
8. License plate lamp (Bulb type)
9. High mounted stop lamp (Bulb or 

LED type)

Light bulb position (Side)

1. Side repeater lamp (LED type)

Headlamp bulb

WARNING

Halogen bulbs
Handle halogen bulbs with care.
䳜 Halogen bulbs contain pressurized 

gas that will produce flying pieces 
of glass if broken.

䳜 Always handle them carefully, and 

avoid scratches and abrasions. If 
the bulbs are lit, avoid contact 
with liquids. Never touch the glass 
with bare hands. Residual oil may 
cause the bulb to overheat and 
burst when lit. A bulb should be 
operated only when installed in a 
headlamp.

䳜 If a bulb becomes damaged or 

cracked, replace it immediately 
and carefully dispose of it.

䳜 Wear eye protection when chang-

ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool 
down before handling it.

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Light bulbs

Replacing Headlamp (High/Low 
beam) bulb (Headlamp Type A,B)

If the Headlamp (High/Low) (1) does 
not operate, have the vehicle 
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Type A / Type B

Replacing Position lamp/DRL/Front 
turn signal lamp bulb (Type A, B)

Type A

Type B

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the bulb socket-connec-

tor by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Remove the bulb from the lamp 

assembly.

4. Install a new bulb.
5. Connect the bulb socket-connec-

tor.

Position lamp / Day time running 
lamp (LED type) replacement 
(Headlamp Type B)

If the position lamp + DRL (LED) (1) 
does not operate, have the vehicle 
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

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Light bulbs

The LED lamps cannot be replaced 
as a single component because it is 
an integrated unit. The LED lamps 
have to be replaced with the unit. A 
skilled technician should check or 
repair the position lamp + DRL (LED), 
for it may damage related parts of 
the vehicle.

Replacing Headlamp (LED type) 
(Headlamp Type C)

If the Low/High beam lamp, Day 
time running lamp/Position lamp 
does not operate, have the vehicle 
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

The LED lamps cannot be replaced 
as a single component because it is 
an integrated unit. The LED lamps 
have to be replaced with the unit.

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

Replacing front fog lamp bulb (if 
equipped)

If the front fog lamp (1) does not 
operate, have the vehicle checked by 
an authorized Kia dealer.

Type A

Type B

Replacing side repeater lamp (LED 
type) bulb

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

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Light bulbs

The LED lamps cannot be replaced 
as a single component because it is 
an integrated unit. The LED lamps 
have to be replaced with the unit.

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

Replacing stop/tail and turn signal 
lamp (bulb type) bulb (Rear combi-
nation lamp Type A)
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Loosen the lamp assembly retain-

ing screws with a screwdriver.

3. Remove the rear combination 

lamp assembly from the body of 
the vehicle.

4. Remove the socket from the 

assembly by turning the socket 
counterclockwise until the tabs on 
the socket align with the slots on 
the assembly.

5. Remove the bulb from the socket 

by pressing it in and rotating it 
counterclockwise until the tabs on 
the bulb align with the slots in the 
socket.

6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it 

into the socket and rotating it 
until it locks into place.

7. Install the socket in the assembly 

by aligning the tabs on the socket 
with the slots in the assembly and 
turning the socket clockwise.

8. Reinstall the lamp assembly to 

the body of the vehicle.

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Replacing tail/back-up lamp bulb 
(Rear combination lamp Type A)
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the service cover assem-

bly to the body of the vehicle.
(Loosen the lamp assembly 
retaining screws and remove the 
lamp assembly from the body of 
the vehicle for back-up lamp)

3. Remove the socket from the 

assembly by turning the socket 
counterclockwise until the tabs on 
the socket align with the slots on 
the assembly.

Tail lamp

Back-up lamp

4. Remove the bulb from the socket 

by pressing it in and rotating it 
counterclockwise until the tabs on 
the bulb align with the slots in the 
socket. Pull the bulb out of the 
socket.

5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it 

into the socket and rotating it 
until it locks into place.

6. Install the socket in the assembly 

by aligning the tabs on the socket 
with the slots in the assembly. 
Push the socket into the assem-
bly and turn the socket clockwise.

7. Install the service cover by putting 

it into the service hole.

Replacing stop and tail lamp (LED 
type) bulb (Rear combination lamp 
Type B)

If the stop and tail lamp (LED) 
(1,2),does not operate, have the 
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

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Light bulbs

The LED lamps cannot be replaced 
as a single component because it is 
an integrated unit. The LED lamps 
have to be replaced with the unit.

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

Replacing high mounted stop lamp 
(LED type) bulb

If the high mounted stop lamp (LED) 
(1), does not operate, have the vehi-
cle checked by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

The LED lamps cannot be replaced 
as a single component because it is 
an integrated unit. The LED lamps 
have to be replaced with the unit.

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

Replacing high mounted stop lamp 
(bulb type) bulb
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the cover.

3. Loosen the retaining bolts and 

remove the hose (1).

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4. Pull out the bulb-socket from the 

high mounted stop lamp assem-
bly using the driver.

5. Replace the bulbs by pulling it out 

from the socket.

6. Reinstall in the reverse order.

Replacing license plate lamp bulb

1. Remove the lamp assembly by 

using a flat-blade screwdriver.

2. Remove the socket from the 

assembly by turning the socket 
counterclockwise 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 assem-
bly and turn the socket clockwise.

6. Install the lamp assembly to the 

body of the vehicle.

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Light bulbs

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 hous-
ings.

Replacing map lamp (LED type) 
bulb

If the map 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 map lamp (LED), for it 
may damage related parts of the 
vehicle.

Replacing vanity mirror lamp bulb

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Light bulbs

WARNING

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 inte-

rior.

NOTICE

Be careful not to dirty or damage 
the lens, lens tab, and plastic hous-
ings.

Replacing room lamp (bulb type) 
bulb

WARNING

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

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Light bulbs

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.

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 inte-

rior.

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or damage 
the lens, lens tab, and plastic hous-
ings.

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.

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Appearance care

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 vehicle.

NOTICE

Be careful not to dirty or damage 
the lens, lens tab, and plastic hous-
ings.

Appearance care

Use the information in the following 
sections to keep the exterior and 
interior of your vehicle clean.

Exterior care

Use the information in the following 
sections to maintain the exterior of 
your vehicle. Keeping the exterior 
clean is not only aesthetically pleas-
ing, but it also helps to prolong the 
life of the vehicle.

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 
thoroughly and frequently at least 
once a month with lukewarm or cold 
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road 
driving, 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.