Kia Soul: Wheel alignment and tire balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.
CAUTION - Wheel weight
Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only approved wheel weights.
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 7,500
miles (12,000 km) or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct balance.
When r ...
Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left
on the tire. Replace the tire when ...
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ISG system deactivation
If you want to deactivate the ISG system, press the ISG OFF button. The
light on the ISG OFF button will illuminate and a message “Auto Stop off” will
appear on the LCD display (if equi ...
Folding the outside rearview mirror
Manual type (if equipped)
To fold the outside rearview mirror, grasp the housing of the mirror and then
fold it toward the rear of the vehicle.
Electric type (if equipped)
To fold the outside ...
Noise and smoke
When the air bags inflate, they make a loud noise and they leave smoke and powder
in the air inside of the vehicle. This is normal and is a result of the ignition
of the air bag inflator. After th ...