2012 KIA Soul lights

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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year:
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and checks, and hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate the automat- ic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

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Maintenance
Always read the following
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose the battery
according to your local law(s)
or regulation.
The battery contains lead. Do
not dispose of it after use.
Please return the battery to
an authorized Kia dealer to
be recycled. When you don’t use the vehicle for a
long time in the low temperature
area, separate the battery and keep
it indoors.Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlights or interior lights
were left on while the vehicle was
not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge
it at 20-30A for two hours.WARNING - Rechargingbattery
Never attempt to recharge the
battery when the battery cables
are connected.
WARNING - Risk of electrocution
Never touch the electrical igni-
tion system while the vehicle is
running. This system works
with high voltage which can
"zap" you.

Maintenance
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7
FUSES
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses. This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one
located in the driver’s side panel bol-
ster, the other in the engine compart-
ment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
has blown, the element inside the
fuse will melt.
If the electrical system does not
work, first check the driver’s side
fuse panel.
Always replace a blown fuse with
one of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
using the system involved and imme-
diately consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car-tridge type, and multi fuse for higheramperage ratings.
OBK079042
Normal
Normal
Blade type
Cartridge type
Multi fuse Blown
Blown
Normal Blown
WARNING - Fuse replacement
Never replace a fuse with any-
thing but another fuse of the
same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a
fire.
Never install a wire or alu- minum foil instead of the
proper fuse - even as a tem-
porary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
a possible fire.
CAUTION - Fusereplacement
Do not use a screwdriver or any
other metal object to removefuses because it may cause ashort circuit and damage thesystem.

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Maintenance
Inner panel fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and allother switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover. 3. Pull the suspected fuse straight
out. Use the removal tool provided
on the fuse panel cover.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in theinstrument panel fuse panel (or inthe engine compartment fusepanel).
5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuityou may not need for operating thevehicle, such as the cigarette lighterfuse.
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the
fuses are OK, check the fuse panel
in the engine compartment. If a fuse
is blown, it must be replaced.
OAM079047OAM079020

Maintenance
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7
Memory fuse
Your vehicle is equipped with a mem-
ory fuse to prevent battery discharge
if your vehicle is parked without
being operated for prolonged peri-
ods. Use the following procedures
before parking the vehicle for pro-
longed periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail
lights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover and pull out the memory fuse. If the memory fuse is pulled out
from the fuse panel, the warning
chime, audio, clock and interior
lamps, etc., will not operate. Some
items must be reset after replace-
ment. Refer to “Battery” in this sec-
tion.
Even when the memory fuse is pulled out, the battery can still be
discharged by operation of the
headlights or other electrical
devices.
Engine compartment fuse
replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the
cover up.
OAM079022OAM072023

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)*
1
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