Kia Soul: Push-starting
Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle and manual transaxle vehicles equipped with clutch lock system cannot be push-started.
Follow the directions in this section for jump-starting.
WARNING - Tow starting vehicle
Never tow a vehicle to start it because the sudden surge forward when the engine starts could cause a collision with the tow vehicle.
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm
to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow these jump starting procedures.
If in doubt, we strongly recom ...
If the engine overheats
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power,
or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine will probably be too hot. If this happens,
you should:
1. Pull off th ...
See also:
Engine compartment
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
8. Engine oil dipstic ...
Inspection
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
1.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight
ahead.
2.
Measure the distance the ...
Limp Home Function
1.
Limp Home By Tester
If the PCM(ECM) detects the fault of the SMARTRA or transponder,
the PCM(ECM) will allow limp home function of the immobilizer. Limp ...