2011 KIA Soul maintenance

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Inner fuse panel
Description Fuse rating Protected component
P/WDW LH25A Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH
P/WDW RH 25A Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch, Rear Power Window Switch RH
F/MIRROR 10A Data Link Connector
HAZARD LP 15A Hazard Relay, Hazard Switch
TAIL LH 10A Rear Combination Lamp LH, Head Lamp LH, License Lamp
TAIL RH 10ARear Combination Lamp RH, Head Lamp RH, Rheostat Detent, AUX & USB Jack, Hazard Switch,
ESC Switch, Instrument Cluster (ILL.), Instrument Cluster (IND.), Mood Lamp Switch,
Power Window Main Switch, Audio, Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Switch, Shift Lever Switch,
A/C Control Module, Multifunction Switch (Remocon)
IGN 2 10A BCM, Electro Chromic Mirror, Sunroof Control Module
WIPER(RR) 15A Rear Wiper Relay, Rear Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch (Wiper)
S/HTR 20A Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Switch
WIPER(FR) 25A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Front Wiper Relay), Front Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch (Wiper)
AMP 25A AMP
S/ROOF 20A Sunroof Control Module
(FOG LP(FR)) 15A Front Fog Lamp Relay
T/GATE OPEN 15A Tail Gate Relay, DRL Relay
(FOG LP(RR)) 10A Rear Fog Lamp Relay
A/CON 10A A/C Control Module, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Head Lamp Relay (High), Blower Relay
H/LP 10A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Head Lamp Relay (Low))
ACC 10A Audio, Mood Lamp Switch, Power Outside Mirror Switch
ACC SOCKET 20A Cigarette Lighter, Front Power Outlet
MIRR. HTD 10A ECM/PCM (G4FC), Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror Motor, A/C Control Module
DR LOCK 20A Door Lock Relay, Door Unlock Relay, 2 Turn Unlock Relay
STOP LP 15A Stop Lamp Switch, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Multipurpose Check Connector)
TCU 10A Vehicle Speed Sensor (M/T), Pulse Generator 'A', Pulse Generator 'B', PCM, Shift Lever Switch

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Maintenance
Description Fuse ratingProtected component
ABS10AABS Control Module, ESC Control Module, ESC Switch, Steering Angle Sensor,
E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Multipurpose Check Connector)
IGN 1 10A Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, Multifunction Switch (Remocon), Audio
AUDIO 15A Audio
MEMORY 10A BCM, Instrument Cluster (IND.), A/C Control Module, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module,
Door Warning Switch, Overhead Console Assembly (Map Lamp), Center Room Lamp, Luggage Lamp
P/OUTLET. RR 15A Rear Power Outlet A/BAG 15A SRS Control Module, Weight Classification Module
IGN COIL 15A Condenser, Ignition Coil #1 ~ #4
T/SIG 10A Hazard Switch
CLUSTER 10A BCM, Instrument Cluster (IND.), A/C Control Module
ECU 10A ECM, PCM
START 10A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Start Relay)
B/UP LP 10A Back-up Lamp Switch (M/T), Transaxle Range Switch (A/T), Cruise Control Module
A/BAG W/LP 10A Instrument Cluster (Air Bag IND.)
POWER
CONNECTOR

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Engine compartment fuse panel
Description Fuse rating Protected component
BATT 250AI/P Junction Box (Relay - Tail Lamp, Fuse - TAIL LH 10A, TAIL RH 10A, S/ROOF 20A, STOP LP 15A,
DR LOCK 20A, AMP 25A, T/GATE OPEN 15A, (FOG LP(FR)) 15A, (FOG LP(RR)) 10A,
Power Connector - MEMORY 10A, AUDIO 15A)
BATT 1 50AI/P Junction Box (Relay - Power Window, Fuse - P/WDW LH 25A, P/WDW RH 25A, F/MIRROR 10A,
HAZARD LP 15A)
C/FAN 40A C/Fan Relay (High), C/Fan Relay (Low)
MAIN 125A Generator, Fuse (ABS 240A, ABS 140A, RR HTD 40A, BLW 40A, MDPS 80A, A/CON 10A)
ABS 2 40A ABS Control Module, ESC Control Module
ABS 1 40A ABS Control Module, ESC Control Module
RR HTD 40A I/P Junction Box (Rear Defogger Relay)
BLW 40A Blower Relay
MDPS 80A -
IGN 2 40A Ignition Switch, Start Relay
ECU A 30A Main Relay, ECU B 10A
F/PUMP 20A F/Pump Relay
IGN 1 40A Ignition Switch
H/LP HI 20A Head Lamp Relay (High)
H/LP LO 20A Head Lamp Relay (Low)
HORN 10A Horn Relay
H/LP LO RH 10A Head Lamp RH
H/LP LO LH 10A Head Lamp LH, Instrument Cluster (Low Beam IND.)
ECU B 10A PCM, ECM (1.6L)
ECU 3 10A ECU (2.0L)
ECU 2 10A ECU (2.0L)
ECU 1 20A PCM, Ignition Coil (2.0L), PCM (1.6L)

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Maintenance
Description Fuse ratingProtected component
INJECTOR15A Immobilizer Module, Idle Speed Control Actuator, Injetor #1~4, Canister Close Valve
SENSOR 10ACamshaft Position Sensor, Oil Control Valve, Oxygen Sensor (Up/Down), Canister Purje Solenoid Valve,
Stop Lamp Switch, A/Con Relay, C/Fan Relay (High/Low), Crankshaft Position Sensor (2.0L),
Camshaft Position Sensor (1.6L)
A/CON 10A A/Con Relay

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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
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Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
label.
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Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
and frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-
ing, you should wash it after each off-
road trip. Pay special attention to the
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are kept
clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do
not allow soap to dry on the finish.
CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents or hot water, and donot wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or when the body of thevehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.Especially with high-pressurewater. Water may leak through the windows and wet the interior.
To prevent damage to the plastic parts and lamps, do not cleanwith chemical solvents or strongdetergents.
WARNING - Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.

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Maintenance
Waxing
A good coat of wax is a barrier between
your paint and contaminate. Keeping a
good coat of wax on your vehicle will help
protect it.
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect
it and to maintain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip the
wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax
these areas even if the rest of the vehicle
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Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust
and may develop into a major repair
expense.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
any metal repair or replacement, be sure
the body shop applies anti-corrosion
materials to the parts repaired or
replaced.
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Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a
tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating of
wax or chrome preservative and rub to
a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts with
a heavier coating of wax or preserva-
tive. If necessary, coat the parts with
non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other
protective compound.
CAUTION
Water washing in the engine com- partment including high pressurewater washing may cause the fail-ure of electrical circuits located inthe engine compartment.
Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electri-cal/electronic components insidethe vehicle as this may damagethem.
CAUTION
Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a dry cloth will scratch thefinish.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergentscontaining highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-platedor anodized aluminum parts. Thismay result in damage to the pro-tective coating and cause discol-oration or paint deterioration.
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Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may col-
lect on the underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur on underbody parts such as the
fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust
system, even though they have been
treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Pay
special attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it. The
lower edges of the doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes
that should not be allowed to clog with
dirt; trapped water in these areas can
cause rusting.
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Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-
ishing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels. They
may scratch or damage the finish.
Use only mild soap or neutral deter- gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads. This helps pre-
vent corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with high- speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any cleaners containing acid or acid detergents. It may damage
and corrode the aluminum wheels
coated with a clear protective finish.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.

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Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design and
construction practices to combat corro-
sion, we produce vehicles of the highest
quality. However, this is only part of the
job. To achieve the long-term corrosion
resistance your vehicle can deliver, the
owner's cooperation and assistance is
also required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion
on your vehicle are:
allowed to accumulate underneath the
vehicle.
Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abrasion or minor
scrapes and dents which leave unpro-
tected metal exposed to corrosion. High-corrosion areas
If you live in an area where your vehicle
is regularly exposed to corrosive materi-
als, corrosion protection is particularly
important. Some of the common causes
of accelerated corrosion are road salts,
dust control chemicals, ocean air and
industrial pollution.
Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in which
corrosion is most likely to occur. For
example, corrosion is accelerated by
high humidity, particularly when tempera-
tures are just above freezing. In such
conditions, the corrosive material is kept
in contact with the vehicle’s surface by
moisture that evaporate slowly.
Mud is particularly corrosive because it
dries slowly and holds moisture in con-
tact with the vehicle. Although the mud
appears to be dry, it can still retain the
moisture and promote corrosion.
High temperatures can also accelerate
corrosion of parts that are not properly
ventilated so the moisture can be dis-
persed. For all these reasons, it is partic-
ularly important to keep your vehicle
clean and free of mud or accumulations
of other materials. This applies not only
to the visible surfaces but particularly to
the underside of the vehicle.