Kia Soul: 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 year, at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.
WARNING - Cooling fan
Use caution when working near the blade of the cooling fan. The electric motor (cooling fan) is controlled by engine coolant temperature, refrigerant pressure and vehicle speed. It may sometimes operate even when the engine is not running.
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.
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Engine oil contains chemi ...
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 o ...
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Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring. Description
Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in steering wheel and electrically connected
to SRSCM via clock spring. It protects the driver from danger by deploying a
bag when frontal crash occurs. The S ...
Parking brake
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and then without pressing
the release button in, pull the parking brake lever up as far as possible. In addition ...
Operation
The oil pump is powered by the engine. ATF passes through the oil filter
and gets distributed along the oil channels.
The oil becomes highly pressurized as it exits the oil pump and passes
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