2015 KIA Soul check engine

Maintenance
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3. Pull the suspected fuse straight
out. Use the fuse puller provided
on the engine compartment fuse
panel cover.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in theengine compartment fuse panel.
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 power outletfuse.
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.
Fuse switch
Always, put the fuse switch at the ON
position.
If you move the switch to the OFF
position, some items such as audio
and digital clock must be reset and
transmitter (or smart key) may not
work properly.
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✽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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Maintenance
Headlight (HID type)
If the light bulb is not operating, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
HID lamps have superior perform-
ance vs. halogen bulbs. HID lamps
are estimated by the manufacturer
to last twice as long or longer than
halogen bulbs depending on their
frequency of use. They will probably
require replacement at some point
in the life of the vehicle. Cycling the
headlamps on and off more than
typical use will shorten HID lamps
life. HID lamps do not fail in the
same manner as halogen incandes-
cent lamps. If a headlamp goes out
after a period of operation but will
immediately relight when the head-
lamp switch is cycled it is likely the
HID lamp needs to be replaced. HID
lighting components are more com-
plex than conventional halogen
bulbs thus have higher replacement
cost.
1. Turn off the engine and open the
hood. Disconnect the negative
battery cable.
2. Disconnect the power connector from the back of the headlight
assembly.
3. Loosen the retaining bolts.
WARNING - HID
Headlight low beam
(if equipped)
Do not attempt to replace or
inspect the low beam (XENON
bulb) due to electric shock dan-
ger. If the low beam (XENON
bulb) is not working, have your
vehicle checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
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Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control
system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate gov-
ernmental safety and emissions reg-
ulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.

Specifications & Consumer information
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Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areas
and when the vehicle is used on
unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosi-
ty engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance, however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot weather.
Using oils of any viscosity other than
those recommended could result in
engine damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the
range of temperature your vehicle
will be operated in before the next oil
change. Proceed to select the rec-
ommended oil viscosity from the
chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil *
1
°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use theengine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM /
ILSAC GF-4). However, if the engine oil is not avail-
able in your country, select the proper engine oil using
the engine oil viscosity chart.
10W-30
5W-20 (5W-30)

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Index
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Good braking practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Parking brake - Hand type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Capacity/Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Lower anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Tether anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
131
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38 Filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 Cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
To cancel cruise control, do one of the following . . 5-40
To decrease the cruising speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
To increase cruise control set speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
To resume cruising speed at more thanapproximately 20 mph (30 km/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
To set cruise control speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38 To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on . .
5-39
To turn cruise control off, do one of the following. . 5-41
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
102 Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-102
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
2
Door locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
19 Auto door lock/unlock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Impact sensing door unlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . 4-20
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-19
Speed sensing door lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 8-2
Engine compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6,7-3
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29 Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
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Index
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Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
27Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Illuminated engine start/stop button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Starting the engine with a smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 7-23
Exterior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144 Mounting bracket for roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Opening the fuel filler lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . 1-3
Gasoline containing MMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Use of MTBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 7-62 Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-32
Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
If the engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
If the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 If engine doesn’t turn over or turns over slowly . . . . 6-4
If engine turns over normally but does not start . . . . 6-4
If you have a flat tire (with Spare Tire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Jack label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Use of temporary compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit). . . . . . . 6-18 Checking the tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Distributing the sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . 6-23
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
Using the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
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