2012 KIA Soul roof

Driving your vehicle
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Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-
ards, follow these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra
distance for braking.
Avoid sudden braking or steering.
When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with
a light up-and-down motion until
the vehicle is stopped.
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS. If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,
use second gear. Accelerate slow-
ly to avoid spinning the drive
wheels.
Use sand, rock salt, or other non- slip material under the drive
wheels to provide traction when
stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
Reducing the risk of a rollover
This multi-purpose passenger vehi-
cle is defined as a Crossover Utility
Vehicle (CUV). CUV’s have higher
ground clearance and a narrower
track to make them capable of per-
forming in a wide variety of road
applications. Specific design charac-
teristics give them a higher center of
gravity than ordinary vehicles. An
advantage of the higher ground
clearance is a better view of the
road, which allows you to anticipate
problems. They are not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as
conventional passenger vehicles.
Due to this risk, driver and passen-
gers are strongly recommended to
buckle their seat belts. In a rollover
crash, an unbelted person is more
likely to die than a person wearing a
seat belt. There are steps that a driv-
er can make to reduce the risk of a
rollover. If at all possible, avoid sharp
turns or abrupt maneuvers, do not
load your roof rack with heavy cargo,
and never modify your vehicle in any
way.
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
WARNING - Downshifting
Do not downshift with an auto-
matic transaxle while driving on
slippery surfaces. The sudden
change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid and
result in an accident.

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Maintenance
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 : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
R
R
RI
I
I
I
R
R
R EVERY 6,000 km OR 6 months
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 12,000 km OR 6 months
EVERY 120,000 km
EVERY 90,000 km
MORE FREQUENTLYA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
C, E
A, B, H, I, K
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, H
C, D, E, F, G, H, I
C, D, E, F, G, H
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
A, C, E, F, G, H, I
C, EENGINE OIL AND FILTER
AIR CLEANER FILTER
SPARK PLUGS
DISC BRAKE/ PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS
REAR BRAKE DRUMS/ LININGS, PARKING BRAKE
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/ LOWER
ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BSALL JOINT
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)
MAINTENANCE ITEM
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving shorts distanse of less than 8 km in normal tem- perature or less than 16 km in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

Maintenance
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When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed from
the vehicle and placed in an area
with good ventilation.
Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging
rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if the
temperature of the electrolyte of
any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.
Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.Reset items
Items should be reset after the bat-
tery has been discharged or the bat-
tery has been disconnected.
Sunroof (See section 4)
Climate control system (See section 4)
Clock (See section 4, Audio)
Audio (See section 4)

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Maintenance
Description Fuse ratingProtected component
P/WDW LH 25A 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
PDM 2 10A PDM,Start/Stop Button Switch, Fob Holder
HAZARD 15A Hazard Relay, Hazard Switch, One Touch Flasher Unit
TAIL LP LH 10A Rear Combination Lamp LH, Head Lamp LH, License Lamp
TAIL LP RH 10ARear Combination Lamp RH, Head Lamp RH, Audio, Passenger Power Window Switch, Rheostat,
Power Window Main Switch, Hazard Switch, Instrument Cluster, Mood Lamp Switch,
AUX & USB Jack, ESC Switch, A/C Control Module, Multifunction Switch,
Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Switch, ATM Shift Lever Indicator, Glove Box Lamp,
A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Telltale Lamp, ISG Switch, Active ECO Switch,
/V & Navigation Touch, AUX Jack
IG 2 10A BCM, Sunroof Motor
WIPER RR 15A Rear Wiper Relay, Rear Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch (Wiper)
WIPER FRT 25A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Wiper Relay), Front Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch (Wiper)
AMP 25A AMP, ISG Low DC - DC Converter (AMP)
SUNROOF 20A Sunroof Motor
(FOG LP FRT) 15A Front Fog Lamp Relay
T/GATE OPEN 15A Tail Gate Relay, Data Link Connector, DRL Relay
(FOG LP RR) 10A -
A/CON 10AA/C Control Module, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (H/LP HI Relay, Blower Relay), Active Incar Sensor,
A/V & Navigation Touch
PDM 1 10A PDM
ACC 10AAudio, Mood Lamp Module, Power Outside Mirror Switch, Smart Key Control Module, PDM,
ATM Key Lock Control Module, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, BCM, AMP, A/V & Navigation Touch,
ISG Low DC - DC Converter (Audio/AMP)
C/LIGHTER 20A Cigarette Lighter, Rear Power Outlet

Maintenance
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Engine 1.6
Description Fuse rating Protected component
MULTI FUSE B+ 1
50AI/P Junction Box (Power Window Relay, Fuse - P/WDW LH 25A, P/WDW RH 25A, PDM 2 10A,
HAZARD 15A)
INVERTER 50A Oil Pump Invertor
ALT 125AAlternator, Fuse (ABS 2 40A, ABS 1 40A, RR HTD 40A, BLOWER1 40A, MDPS 80A,
A/CON 10A)
ABS 1 40A ESC Module
ABS 2 40A ESC Module
RR HTD 40A I/P Junction Box (Rear Defogger Relay)
BLOWER 1 40A Blower Relay
MDPS 1 80A EPS Control Module
FUSE IG 2
40A Ignition Switch, PDM Relay Box(IG 1 Realy), Start Relay
IG 1 40A Ignition Switch, PDM Relay Box(IG 2 Realy)
ECU 1 30A Engine Control Relay
H/LP 20A H/LP Relay
C/FAN 30A C/Fan HI Relay, C/Fan Low Relay
B+2 50AI/P Junction Box (Tail Lamp Relay, Fuse - TAIL LP LH 10A, TAIL LP RH 10A, SUNROOF 20A,
AMP 25A, DR LOCK 20A, STOP LP 15A, T/GATE OPEN 15A, (FOG LP FRT) 15A,
Power Connector - ROOM LP 10A, MODULE 15A)
F/PUMP 15A F/Pump Relay
PDM 25A PDM, Smart Key Control Module
SEAT HEATER 20A Driver Seat Warmer, Passenger Seat Warmer
ECU 2 15A PCM/ECM
H/LP HI 20A H/LP HI Relay
HORN 10A Horn Relay

Maintenance
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Engine 2.0
Description Fuse rating Protected component
MULTI FUSE B+ 1
50AI/P Junction Box (Power Window Relay, Fuse - P/WDW LH 25A, P/WDW RH 25A, PDM 2 10A,
HAZARD 15A)
INVERTER 50A Oil Pump Invertor
ALT 125AAlternator, Fuse (ABS 2 40A, ABS 1 40A, RR HTD 40A, BLOWER1 40A, MDPS 80A,
A/CON 10A)
ABS 1 40A ESC Module
ABS 2 40A ESC Module
RR HTD 40A I/P Junction Box (Rear Defogger Relay)
BLOWER 1 40A Blower Relay
MDPS 1 80A EPS Control Module
FUSE IG 2
40A Ignition Switch, PDM Relay Box(IG 1 Realy), Start Relay
IG 1 40A Ignition Switch, PDM Relay Box(IG 2 Realy)
ECU 1 30A Engine Control Relay
H/LP 20A H/LP Relay
C/FAN 30A C/Fan HI Relay, C/Fan Low Relay
B+2 50AI/P Junction Box (Tail Lamp Relay, Fuse - TAIL LP LH 10A, TAIL LP RH 10A, SUNROOF 20A,
AMP 25A, DR LOCK 20A, STOP LP 15A, T/GATE OPEN 15A, (FOG LP FRT) 15A,
Power Connector - ROOM LP 10A, MODULE 15A)
F/PUMP 15A F/Pump Relay
PDM 25A PDM, Smart Key Control Module
SEAT HEATER 20A Driver Seat Warmer, Passenger Seat Warmer
ECU 2 15A PCM/ECM
TCU 20A PCM
H/LP HI 20A H/LP HI Relay
HORN 10A Horn Relay

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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DIMENSIONSBULB WATTAGE
*1with roof rack
Light Bulb
Wattage Bulb Type
Headlights (Low) 55 H7
Headlights (High) 55 H11B
Front turn signal lights/
position light (LED)* LED LED
Front turn signal lights/
Position light (Bulb) 28/8 2357
Side turn signal lights (Fender) 5 W5W
Side turn signal lights
(Outside mirror)* LED LED
Front side marker lights5W5W
Front fog lights* 27 H27W
Tail lights 5 W5W
Tail lights and rear side marker 28/8 2357
Stop and tail lights (Bulb) 28/8 2357
Stop and tail lights (LED)* LED LED
Rear turn signal lights 27 1156NA
Back-up lights 16 92
High mounted stop light (Bulb) 5 W5W
High mounted stop light (LED)*LEDLED
License plate lights5W5W
Map lamps 10 W10W
Room lamp 10 FASTEN 10W
Luggage lamp* 5 FASTEN 5W
Glove box lamp* 5 FASTEN 5W
Vanity mirror lamp* 5 FASTEN 5W
Item 1.6L 2.0L
Displacement [cc (cu. in)] 1591 (1.6) 1999 (121.9)
Bore x Stroke [mm(in.)] 77 x 85.44
(3.03 x 3.36) 81 x 97
(3.18 x 3.81)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
No. of cylinders 4, In-line
Itemmm (in)
Overall length 4120 (162.2)
Overall width 1785 (70.3)
Overall height 1610 (63.4) / 1660 (65.4)*
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Front tread195/65R15 1570 (61.8)
205/55R16 1555 (61.2)
235/45R18 1535 (60.4)
Rear tread 195/65R15 1585 (62.4)
205/55R16 1575 (62.0)
235/45R18 1550 (61.0)
Wheelbase 2550 (100.4)
ENGINE
* If equipped