Kia Soul: 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 engine.
- While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
- Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine.
- Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.
- Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
- Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of operation.
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 clearan ...
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road ...
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Rear Console Cover Repair procedures
Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protec ...
Climate Control Air Filter Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Open the glove box (A).
2.
Remove the air filter panel (A).
3.
Remove the filter cover (A) by pressing the filter cover knob.
4.
Replace the air filter (A) with a new on ...
Using the Tire Mobility Kit
1. Detach the speed restriction label (0) from the sealant bottle (1), and place
it in a highly visible place inside the vehicle such as on the steering wheel to
remind the driver not to drive too ...