Kia Soul: Battery
For best battery service
- Keep the battery securely mounted.
- Keep the battery top clean and dry.
- Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
- Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of water and baking soda.
- If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, disconnect the battery cables.
NOTICE
Basically equipped battery is maintenance free type. If your vehicle is equipped with the battery marked with LOWER and UPPER on the side, you can check the electrolyte level. The electrolyte level should be between LOWER and UPPER. If the electrolyte level is low, it needs to add distilled (demineralized) water (Never add sulfuric acid or other electrolyte). When refill, be careful not to splash the battery and adjacent components. And do not overfill the battery cells. It can cause corrosion on other parts. After then ensure that tighten the cell caps. We recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
Battery dangers
Always read the following
instructions carefully when handling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes
and all other flames or sparks away from the battery.
Hydrogen, a highly
combustible gas, is always present in battery cells and may explode if ignited.
Keep batteries out
of the reach of children because batteries contain highly corrosive SULFURIC ACID.
Do not allow battery acid to contact your skin, eyes, clothing or paint finish.
If any electrolyte gets into your
eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contacted
area. If you feel a pain or a burning sensation, get medical attention immediately.
Wear eye protection when charging
or working near a battery. Always provide ventilation when working in an enclosed
space.
An inappropriately disposed battery
can be harmful to the environment and human health. Dispose the battery according
to your local law(s) or regulation.
The battery contains lead. Do not
dispose of it after use. Please return the battery to an authorized Kia dealer to
be recycled.
- When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the case may cause battery acid to leak, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
- Never attempt to recharge the battery when the battery cables are connected.
- The electrical ignition system works with high voltage. Never touch these components with the engine running or the ignition switched on.
Failure to follow the above warnings can result in serious bodily injury or death.
CAUTION
If you use unauthorized electronic devices, the battery may be discharged. Never use unauthorized devices.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked,
and require replacement.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to
move th ...
Battery capacity label (see the example)
вќ€ The actual battery label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
1. CMF60L-BCI: The Kia model name of battery
2. 12V: The nominal voltage
3. 60Ah(20HR): The nominal capacity (in Ampe ...
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Troubleshooting
TPMS Inspection method
Inspection
Find the inspection number by referring to the table above.
The following content is irrelevant of the inspection procedure.
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Sunroof
If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof control lever located on the overhead console.
The sunroof can be operated for approximately 10 min ...