Kia Soul: Seats
Front seat
(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat)*
(4) Seat warmer*
(5) Headrest
(6) Armrest (Driver’s seat)*
Rear seats
(7) Folding the seatback
(8) Headrest
* if equipped
WARNING - Loose objects
Loose objects in the driver's foot area could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals.
WARNING - Uprighting seat
Do not press the release lever on a manual seatback without holding and controlling the seatback. The seatback will spring upright possibly impacting you or other passengers.
WARNING - Driver responsibility for passengers
The driver must advise the passenger to keep the seatback in an upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion. If a seat is reclined during an accident, the occupant's hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt, applying great force to the unprotected abdomen.
WARNING - Seat cushion
Occupants should never sit on seat cushions. The passenger's hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt during an accident or a sudden stop.
WARNING - Driver’s seat
- Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of your vehicle.
- Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position of the seatback. Storing items against a seatback or in any other way interfering with proper locking of a seatback.
- Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining comfortable control of your vehicle. A distance of at least 10" from your chest to the steering wheel is recommended. Failure to do so can result in airbag inflation injuries to the driver.
WARNING - Rear seatbacks
Always lock the rear seatback before driving. Failure to do so could result in passengers or objects being thrown forward injuring vehicle occupants.
WARNING - Seat adjustment
• Do not adjust the seat while wearing seat belts. Moving the seat forward will cause strong pressure on the abdomen. • Do not place your hand near the seat bottom or seat track while adjusting the seat. Your hand could get caught in the seat mechanism.
See also:
Immobilizer system (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce
the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the ignition key ...
Alternator Reassembly
1.
Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Tightening Torque
Items
N.m
Kgf.m
lb-ft
Front and rear doors
Door hinge to body
34.2 ~ 41.2
3.5 ~ 4.2
25.3 ~ 30.4
Door hinge to door
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