Kia Soul: Winter driving
Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater wear and other problems. To minimize the problems of winter driving, you should follow these suggestions:
- Snowy or icy conditions
- Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
- Check battery and cables
- Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
- Check spark plugs and ignition system
- To keep locks from freezing
- Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system
- Don’t let your parking brake freeze
- Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath
- Carry emergency equipment
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification. Low tire inflation pressures
will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may r ...
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 ...
See also:
Fuel Tank Air Filter Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative
(-) cable.
2.
Lift the vehicle.
3.
Dis ...
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 7,500
miles (12,000 km) or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct balance.
When r ...
Torque Converter Control Solenoid Valve (T/CON_VFS). Specifications
Direct control VFS[T/CON]
▷ Control type : Normal low type
Control Pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
9.81 ~ 500.14 (0.1 ~ 5.1, 1.42 ~ 72.54)
Current value(mA)
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