Kia Soul: Automatic transaxle
Kia Soul 2009-2013 AM Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Automatic transaxle
Good driving practices
Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in gear.
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat ...
Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual
speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever.
✽ NOTICE
The first few ...
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Inhibitor Switch. Installation
1.
Check that the shift lever is placed in the "N" position
2.
Install the inhibitor switch (A).
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis, at the exact interval depending on the fluid.
Further details are provided in ...
ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System. Description and Operation
Description
The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) System consists of a throttle body
with an integrated control motor and throttle position sensor (TPS). Instead
of the traditional throttle ...