2015 KIA SOUL brake light

Maintenance
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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.
Inspect and lubricate the automat- ic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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LIGHT BULBS
Use only the bulbs of the specified
wattage.
If you don’t have necessary tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise,
consult an authorized Kia dealer. In
many cases, it is difficult to replace
vehicle light bulbs because other
parts of the vehicle must be
removed before you can get to the
bulb. This is especially true if you
have to remove the headlight
assembly to get to the bulb(s).
Removing/installing the headlight
assembly can result in damage to
the vehicle.
Do not install additional bulb or LED. If you install that, the lamp
may not be operated properly and
fuse box or electric wiring system
may have problem.
WARNING - Lights
Prior to working on the light,
firmly apply the parking brake,
ensure that the ignition switch
is turned to the LOCK position
and turn off the lights to avoid
sudden movement of the vehi-
cle and burning your fingers or
receiving an electric shock.
CAUTION- Light
replacement
Be sure to replace the burned-out bulb with one of the samewattage rating. Otherwise, itmay cause damage to the fuseor electric wiring system.

Maintenance
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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately. Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, may be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish.
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired, dry
the brakes by applying them lightly
while maintaining a slow forward
speed.

Index
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A/V Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
62
Active ECO system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42Active ECO operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Limitation of Active ECO operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
When Active ECO is activated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Air bag collision sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Air bag inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Air bag operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Air bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 3-37 Air bag collision sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Air bag inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Occupant Detection System (ODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35\
Air Conditioning refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-109,122
Airconditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100,110 Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-143
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-86
Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-86
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-91
Armrest (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Audio remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
Audio remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
Aux, USB and iPod
®port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145
Speaker lightings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
Auto light position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87
Auto start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
44
Auto stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
5-43
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110 Air Conditioning refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
Automatic heating and air conditioning. . . . . . . . . 4-111
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerantand compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120
Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Automatic transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Ignition key interlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Shift lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
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Index
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Engine Coolant Temperature guage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
27
Engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Illuminated engine start/stop button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Starting the engine with a smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Evaporative emission control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-93
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 7-23
Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-86
Exterior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141 Mounting bracket for roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 6-13 Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Floor mat anchor(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137 Fluid
Brakes/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Folding the rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89
Front seat adjustment - Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Front seat adjustment - power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Front wiper deicer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54\
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . 1-3
Gasoline containing MMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Fuse switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-63\
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 7-61 Fuse switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-63
Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
Instrument panel fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
Multi fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-52 Engine Coolant Temperature guage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
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I9
Index
Mounting bracket for roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141
Multi fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
65
Occupant Detection System (ODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
55
ODS see the Occupant Detection System . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
One-touch lane change function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89
Outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Outside rearview mirror defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Outside Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
6-8
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34Sunroof open warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Parking brake - Hand type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Parking light position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
Portable lamp usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95
Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136
Power window lock button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Pre-tensioner seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Rear camera display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84
Rear center belt - 3 Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Rear seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135
Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-98
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92
Rear window wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Recommended SAE viscosity number. . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4,10
Reducing the risk of a rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Replacement light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94\
Rotation (Tire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Seat air ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Seat belt Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Seat belt warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
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Index
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Vehicle weight glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
GVW (Gross vehicle weight). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-24 Power window lock button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123 Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Defogging logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-91
Windshield wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55 Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Change to "winter weight" oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57 Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Don’t let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . . 5-58
Snowy or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
To keep locks from freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system . .
5-57
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant. . . . . . . . . 5-57
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90 Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . 4-92
Rear window wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-91
Windshield wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90
W