Kia Soul: Checking the coolant level
Check the condition and connections of all cooling system hoses and heater hoses. Replace any swollen or deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled between F and L marks on the side of the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough distilled (deionized) water to provide protection against freezing and corrosion. Bring the level to F, but do not overfill. If frequent additions are required, see an authorized Kia dealer for a cooling system inspection.
Recommended engine coolant
- When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
- The engine in your vehicle has aluminum engine parts and must be protected by an ethylene-glycolbased coolant to prevent corrosion and freezing.
- DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the specified coolant.
- Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or less than 35% antifreeze, which would reduce the effectiveness of the solution.
For mixture percentage, refer to the following table.
WARNING - Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot coolant and steam may blow out under pressure causing serious injury.
CAUTION - Removing radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage.
Turn the engine off and wait until it cools down. Use extreme care when removing the radiator cap. Wrap a thick towel around it, and turn it counterclockwise slowly to the first stop. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When you are sure all the pressure has been released, press down on the cap, using a thick towel, and continue turning counterclockwise to remove it.
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 ...
Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this section.
Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant i ...
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Seat belt precautions
Infant or small child
All 50 states have child restraint laws. You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your state. Child and/or infant seats must be properly placed and
installed in t ...
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30,000 miles or 24 months
❑ Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and performance
(if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect ...