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 ...
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Defogging logic
To reduce the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield, the air
intake or air conditioning are controlled automatically according to certain conditions
such as
or
position. T ...
Clean air(if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the clean air function turns on automatically.
Also, the clean air function turns off automatically, when the ignition switch turns to the OFF posi ...
Fuel filter (cartridge)
A clogged filter can limit the speed at which the vehicle may be driven, damage
the emission system and cause multiple issues such as hard starting. If an excessive
amount of foreign matter accumu ...