Kia Soul: Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the only type of coolant that should be used because it helps prevent corrosion in the cooling system, lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish your coolant in accordance with the maintenance schedule in section 7. Before winter, have your coolant tested to assure that its freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures anticipated during the winter.
Snowy or icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and ...Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the battery system. Visually inspect the battery and cables as described in section 7. The level of charge in your battery can be checked by an authorized Kia dea ...See also:
Battery replacement
The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium battery which will normally last for several
years. When replacement is necessary, use the following procedure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gen ...
Cylinder Head Inspection
Cylinder Head
1.
Inspect for flatness.
Using a precision straight edge and filler gauge, measure the
surface the contacting the cylinder block and the ...
Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor. Removal
1.
Change the shift lever to "N" range.
2.
Remove the valve body assembly.
(Refer to Hydraulic System - "Valve Body&quo ...