Kia Soul: Owner maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe, dependable operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions
only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section, several procedu ...
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires. Check if ...
See also:
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked,
and require replacement.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to
move th ...
Brake Pedal. Removal
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery
cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - & ...
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil an ...