Kia Soul: Vehicle handling instructions
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (higher ground clearance, track, etc.) give this vehicle a higher center of gravity than other types of vehicles. It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as a conventional 2-wheel drive sedans or sports coupe. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover. Be sure to read the “Reducing the risk of a rollover” driving guidelines, in section 5 of this manual.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent additives
such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which helps prevent deposit formation in the
engine. These gasolines will h ...
Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for
the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to the performance, economy and life
of your vehicle.
Do not race the ...
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Ignition Coil Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Ignition coil installation bolts:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 Ib-ft)
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Maintenance under severe usage conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R : Replace
I : In ...
Consumer assistance
Roadside Assistance is provided on all new current model year Kia Vehicles from
the date the vehicle is delivered to the first retail buyer or otherwise put into
use (inservice date), whichever is ...