2015 KIA SOUL oil viscosity

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Driving your vehicle
Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high qual-
ity ethylene glycol coolant in the cool-
ing system. It is the only type of coolant
that should be used because it helps
prevent corrosion in the cooling sys-
tem, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace
or replenish your coolant in accor-
dance with the maintenance schedule
in section 7. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freez-
ing point is sufficient for the tempera-
tures anticipated during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in section 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer or a service
station.
Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
section 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and igni-
tion system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
as these may damage the paint finish.
CAUTION- Snow chains
Chains that are the wrong sizeor improperly installed candamage your vehicle's brakelines, suspension, body andwheels.
Stop driving and retighten the chains any time you hear themhitting the vehicle.

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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil *1 *2
1.6 Engine 3.80 US qt. (3.6 l)
(drain and refill)
recommended
2.0 Engine 4.23 US qt. (4.0 l)
(or equivalent)
1.6 Engine1.9~2.0 US qt.
API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill for-life)
Manual transaxle fluid (1.8~1.9
l)
or other brands meeting the GL-4 specitication
2.0 Engine 2.0~2.11 US qt.
approved by Kia Motors Corp.
(1.9~2.0 l)
1.6 Engine
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.71 US qt. (7.3 l) 2.0 Engine
MICHANG ATF SP-IVSK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV
Kia genuine ATF SP-IV
or other brands meeting the
above specification approved by Kia motors corp.
*
1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute
to fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements
are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL. API Service SM*
3or obove
ILSAC GF-4 or above ACEA A5 or above

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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
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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