2015 KIA Soul tow

What to do in an emergency
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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.Removable towing hook (front)
(if equipped)
1.Remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2.Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the
front bumper.
CAUTION - Towing gear
position
Failure to place the transaxleshift lever in N (Neutral) maycause internal damage to thetransaxle.
CAUTION - Towing
Do not tow the vehicle back- wards with the front wheels onthe ground as this may causedamage to the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Use wheel lift orflatbed equipment.
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3.Install the towing hook by turning itclockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4.Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a com-
mercial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently.
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Front
Rear (if equipped)

What to do in an emergency
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Attach a towing strap to the tow
hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks for towing may
damage the body of your vehicle.
Only use a cable or chain specifi- cally intended for use in towing
vehicles. Securely fasten the cable
or chain to the towing hook provid-
ed.
Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply it steadily and with even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a verti-
cal angle. Always pull straight
ahead. Use a towing strap less than 5 m
(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loose during towing.Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC sothe steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than usual since you will have
reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transaxle is in neutral.
Be sure the steering is unlocked by
placing the ignition switch in the
ACC position. A driver must be in
the towed vehicle to operate the
steering and brakes.
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CAUTION - Automatictransaxle
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limitthe vehicle speed to 15 km/h(10 mph) and drive less than1.5 km (1 mile) when towing.
Before towing, check the auto- matic transaxle for fluid leaksunder your vehicle. If the auto-matic transaxle fluid is leak-ing, a flatbed equipment ortowing dolly must be used.

Maintenance
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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
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R
R
I
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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

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Maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at
the beginning of the winter season,
and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate.Checking the coolant levelTurn the engine off and wait until it
cools down. Use extreme care when
removing the radiator cap. Wrap a
thick towel around it, and turn it
counterclockwise slowly to the first
stop. Step back while the pressure is
released from the cooling system.
When you are sure all the pressure
has been released, press down on
the cap, using a thick towel, and con-
tinue turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
WARNING
Removing radiator
cap
Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is
operating or hot. Doing so
might lead to cooling system
and engine damage and could
result in serious personal injury
from escaping hot coolant or
steam.

Index
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Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-24Closing the tailgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Emergency tailgate safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Opening the tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47,8-4 Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Low aspect ratio tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-47
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47\
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 6-25 Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
Removable towing hook (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26
Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
Trailer Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72 Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72
Trip A/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73\
Vehicle Break-In Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Vehicle weight glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64 Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
GVW (Gross vehicle weight). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76 Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34 Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-26 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127 Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
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