2015 KIA Soul ECU

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Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses (if equipped)
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-
dence of heat and/or mechanical
damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and
excessive swelling indicate deterio-
ration. Particular attention should be
paid to examine those hose surfaces
nearest to high heat sources, such
as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure
that the hoses do not come in con-
tact with any heat source, sharp
edges or moving components which
might cause heat damage or
mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are pres-
ent. Hoses should be replaced
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage.
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is
replaced.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
Valve clearance (if equipped)
Inspect for excessive valve noise
and/or engine vibration and adjust if
necessary. An authorized Kia dealer
should perform the operation.
Cooling system
Check the cooling system compo-
nents, such as the radiator, coolant
reservoir, hoses and connections for
leakage and damage. Replace any
damaged parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Automatic transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not
be checked under normal usage
conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
Kia dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin-
ning of this section.

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Maintenance
PARKING BRAKE
Checking the parking brake
Check the stroke of the parking
brake by counting the number of
“clicks’’ heard while fully applying it
from the released position. Also, the
parking brake alone should securely
hold the vehicle on a fairly steep
grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Stroke : 6~8 “clicks’’ at a force of 20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
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BATTERY
For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mount-
ed.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connec- tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a
solution of water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, discon-
nect the battery cables. Never attempt to recharge the bat-
tery when the battery cables are con-
nected.
WARNING- Risk of
explosion
Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or
sparks away from the
battery.
The battery contains hydrogen -- a highly
combustible gas which
will explode if it comes
in contact with a flame or
spark.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children
because batteries con-
tain highly corrosive
SULFURIC ACID. Do not
allow battery acid to
contact your skin, eyes,
clothing or paint finish.
Wear eye protection when charging or work-
ing near a battery.
Always provide ventila-
tion when working in an
enclosed space.
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Maintenance
✽
✽NOTICE
If you need to park your vehicle for
prolonged periods more than 1
month, move the transportation fuse
switch to the OFF position to pre-
vent the battery being discharged.
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. When the blade type
fuse is disconnected, remove it by
using the clip designed for chang-
ing fuses located in the engine
room fuse box. Upon removal,
securely insert reserve fuse of
equal quantity. 3. Check the removed fuse; replace it
if it is blown. To remove or insert
the fuse, use the fuse puller in the
engine compartment fuse panel.
4. 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.
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CAUTION - Fuse panel
covers
After checking the fuse panel inthe engine compartment,securely install the fuse panelcover with using cover lockingsound. If not, electrical failuresmay occur from water contact.

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Inner fuse panel
Description Fuse rating Protected component
POWER OUTLET 2 20A P_OUTLET
ACC 10AO_S_MIRR_SW, AMP, AUDIO/UVO/AVN 4.0_HEAD UNIT, BCM, TMU, MOOD_LAMP_UNIT,
SMK_UNIT, LDC_AMP(400W), LDC_AMP(200W)
POWER OUTLET 1 25A C/LIGHT, REAR_P_OUTLET
DRL 10A BCM(DAY_RUNNNIG_LIGHT_LAMP_POWER)
MODULE 6 7.5ASUNROOF_MOTOR, LUGGAGE_PORTABLE_LAMP(CHARGE_POWER), SEAT_EXTN_DRV(HEAT-
ED), REAR_SEAT(IGN2)
WIPER FRT 2 25A FRONT_WIPER_MOTOR(POWER), FRONT_WIPER_RLY(LOW)
WIPER RR 15AREAR_WIPER_MOTOR, MULTI_FUNCTION_SW(WIPER), REAR_WIPER_RLY,
REAR_WIPER_RLY_COIL,
AMP 30A AMP, LDC_AMP(400W)
MODULE 5 7.5A BCM, SMK_UNIT
WIPER FRT 1 10A MULTI_FUNCTION_SW(WIPER), BCM(WASHER_MOTOR_POWER), HTD STRG 15A STEERING_HEATED
A/CON 1 7.5A AIR_CONTROL_UNIT(MANUAL, AUTO), IONIZER, PTC_RLY_COIL, BLOWER_RLY_COIL
HTD MIRR 10AOUTSIDE_MIRROR(HEATED), ECU(ELEC. LOAD DEFROST),
AIR_CONTROL_UNIT_MANUAL/AUTO(HEATED_SIGNAL)

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Maintenance
Description Fuse ratingProtected component
T/GATE OPEN 15A T/GATE_OPEN_RLY(T/GATE_LATCH_MOTOR), T/GATE_OPEN_RLY_COIL
S/HEATER FRT 20A FRONT_SEAT_EXTN(HEATED_POWER)
DR LOCK 20ADOOR_LOCK_RLY, DOOR_LOCK_RLY_COIL, DOOR_UNLOCK_RLY_COIL, DEAD_LOCK_RLY,
DEAD_LOCK_RLY_COIL
A/BAG IND 7.5A CLUSTER
A/BAG 15A ACU, WCS_ECU
MODULE 4 10A I_S_MIRR_ECM, AUTO_HLLD_ECU
STOP LAMP 15A HAZARD_SW(ESS_INDICATOR_POWER), STOP_SIGNAL_ELECTRONIC_MODULE MODULE 7 10A SPORTS_MODE_SW(ATM_SHIFT_LOCK_SOLENOID), KEY_LOCK_SOLENOID
S/HEATER RR 20A REAR_SEAT(HEATED_POWER) P/WDW RH 25A FRONT_P/WINDOW_SW(POWER), P/WINDOW_SAFETY_ECU(POWER)
P/WDW LH 25A FRONT_P/WINDOW_SW(POWER), P/WINDOW_SAFETY_ECU(POWER)
MODULE 1 10A BCM, SEAT_EXTN_DRV
BRAKE SWITCH 110AABS/ESP_UNIT, LDC_AMP(400W)
MODULE 210A
LOWER_SW, CENTER_SW, TPMS_UNIT, REAR_PARKING_ASSIST_SYSTEM_SNSR, SMART_PARK-
ING_ASSIST_SYSTEM_SNSR, SMART_PARKING_ASSIST_SYSTEM_UNIT,
AIR_CONTROL_UNIT(MANUAL, AUTO), LANE_DEPARTURE_WARNING_SYSTEM_UNIT,
STOP_LP_SW, WATER_FUEL_SNSR

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Description Fuse rating Protected component
MODULE 3 10ASHIFT_LEVER_MODULE, REAR_SEAT_WARMER_SW, REAR_SEAT_WARMER, DIAGNOSIS, AVN
4.0_HEAD_UNIT, LDC_AMP(200W), TMU, HLLD_SW, HLLD_ACTR, OIL_LEVEL_SNSR,
ECU 7.5AENGINE_CONTROL_UNIT, AIR_FLOW_SNSR, START_RLY_COIL, SMK_UNIT, SMATRA_IMMOBI-
LIZATION
I.O.D 2 15A LDC_AMP(200W), AUDIO/UVO/AVN4.0_HEAD_UNIT, TMU
I.O.D 3 7.5AOUTSIDE_MIRROR_FOLDING_RLY, OUTSIDE_MIRROR_FOLDING_RLY_COIL, OUTSIDE_MIR-
ROR_UNFOLDING_RLY, OUTSIDE_MIRROR_UNFOLDING_RLY_COIL
CLUSTER 10A CLUSTER
TCU 15ASPEED_SNSR (MT), BACK_UP_LAMP_SW, OIL_PUMP_INVERTER, INHIBITOR,
TRANSMISSION_CONTROL_UNIT
I.O.D 4 7.5AOBDII(POWER), TPMS_UNIT(POWER), CLUSTER, AIR_CONTROL_UNIT(MANUAL, AUTO), BCM,
REAR_PARKING_ASSIST_SYSTEM_BUZZER
SPARE 10A -
SUNROOF 2 20A SUNROOF_MOTOR(POWER) P/SEAT DRV 30A FRNT_SEAT_EXTN(POWER)
SUNROOF 1 20A SUNROOF_MOTOR(POWER) MDPS 7.5A MDPS_UNIT
A/CON 27.5AAIR_CONTROL_UNIT_MANUAL(MAX_BLOWER), AIR_CONTROL_UNIT_AUTO(BLOWER_MOTOR)
START 7.5AE/R_FUSE & RELAY_BOX(RELAY - START / SUB START), PDM

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Engine compartment fuse panel
Description Fuse ratingProtected component
IG1 40A IGN_SW(B1), BUTTON_START_RLY(IG1), BUTTON_START_RLY(ACC)
BLOWER 40A BLOWER_RLY, BLOWER_MOTOR
RR HTD 40A REAR_GLASS_HEATED_RLY,
ECU 2 30A MAIN_RLY, MAIN_RLY_COIL
ECU 3 15A ECU(AFTER_AIN_RELAY)
IGN COIL 20A IGNITION_COIL(POWER)
ECU 1 20A ECU(AFTER_MAIN_RELAY)
SENSOR 1 10A STOP_LAMP_SW(NORMAL_CLOSE), O2_SNSR, PURGE_CONTROL_SOLENOID_VALVE, OCV,
SENSOR 2 10A CMP, COOLING_FAN_LOW_RLY_COIL
INJECTOR 10A -
B/UP LAMP 10A RR_COMBI_LAMP(BACK_UP_LAMP)
WIPER 10A ECU(WIPER_SWITCH)
F/PUMP15AFUEL_PUMP_MOTOR
HORN15AHORN_RLY, HORN_RLY_COIL, HORN
H/LAMP WASHER20AHEAD_LAMP_WASHER_RLY, HEAD_LAMP_WASHER_RLY_COIL, HEAD_LAMP_WASHER_MOTOR