Kia Soul: 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 section.
WARNING - California proposition 65
Engine oil contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and reproductive harm. Used engine oil may cause irritation or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods of time. Always protect your skin by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
Checking the engine oil level
Engine 1.6 Engine 2.0 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (abou ...Engine coolant
The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory. Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a ...See also:
Smart Key Diagnostic Inspection
Self Diagnosis With GDS
Smart key system defects can be quickly diagnosed with the GDS. GDS
operates actuator quickly to monitor, input/output value and self diagnosis.
The followi ...
Air Conditioning refrigerant label
Each symbols and specification on air conditioning refrigerant label means as
below ;
1. Classification of refrigerant
2. Amount of refrigerant
3. Classification of Compressor lubricant
Refe ...
Battery saver function
• The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged.
The system automatically turns off the parking lights when the driver removes the
ignition key and opens the driver ...