Kia Soul: Battery recharging
WARNING - Risk of electrocution
Never touch the electrical ignition system while the vehicle is running. This system works with high voltage which can "zap" you.
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based battery.
- If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example, the headlights or interior lights were left on while the vehicle was not in use), recharge it by slow charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
- If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-30A for two hours.
When recharging the battery, observe the following precautions:
- The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with good ventilation.
- Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging rate if the battery cells begin gassing (boiling) violently or if the temperature of the electrolyte of any cell exceeds 120°F (49°C).
- Wear eye protection when checking the battery during charging.
- Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal. - Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all accessories and stop the engine.
- The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last when the battery is disconnected.
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 spil ...
Reset items
Items should be reset after the battery has been discharged or the battery has
been disconnected.
Sunroof (See section 4)
Climate control system (See section 4)
Clock (See section 4, Audio)
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See also:
All season tires
Kia specifies all season tires on some models to provide good performance for
use all year round, including snowy and icy road conditions. All season tires are
identified by ALL SEASON and/or M+S ...
Description
Consists of the hydraulic system
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Automatic transaxle fluid
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Oil filter
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Oil pump
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Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. ...