2016 KIA Soul EV Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
LIGHT BULBS
Use only the bulbs of the specifiedwattage.
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.Front light replacement
(1) Headlight (High)
(2) Headlight (Low)
(3) Front position light/ Daytime running light
(if equipped)
(4) Front turn signal
(5) Front side marker light
(6) Front fog light (if equipped)
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.
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If the headlight aiming adjustment is
necessary after the headlight
assembly is reinstalled, consult an
authorized Kia dealer. Always handle them carefully, and
avoid scratches and abrasions. If
the bulbs are lit, avoid contact with
liquids. Never touch the glass with
bare hands. Residual oil may
cause the bulb to overheat and
burst when lit. A bulb should be
operated only when installed in a
headlight.
If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediately
and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when chang- ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool
down before handling it.
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WARNING- Halogen
bulbs
Handle halogen bulbs with care.
Halogen bulbs contain pressur-
ized gas that will produce flying
pieces of glass if broken.

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1. Turn off the vehicle and open thehood.
2. Disconnect the power connector from the back of the headlight
assembly.
3. Disconnect the negative batterycable.
4. Loosen the retaining bolts. 5. Pull out the end of the front
bumper.
If you can reach the bulb without
removing the headlight assembly,
you do not need to do step 4,5 and 6.
6. Remove the headlight assembly from the body of the vehicle.
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Headlight bulb (High, Low)
Follow the steps 1 to 6 from the pre-
vious page.
7. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
8. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket-connector.
9. Unsnap the headlight bulb retain- ing wire by depressing the end
and pushing it upward.
10. Remove the bulb from the head- light assembly. 11. Install a new headlight bulb and
snap the headlight bulb retaining
wire into position by aligning the
wire with the groove on the bulb.
12. Connect the headlight bulb sock- et connector.
13. Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
14. Connect the power connector to the back of the headlight assem-
bly.
15. Reinstall the headlight assembly to the body of the vehicle.
Front turn signal / position light /
DRL
LED type
If the light bulb is not operating, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
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Position
light/DRL
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Front side marker
Follow the steps 1 to 6 from the pre-
vious page.
7.Remove the socket from theassembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
8.Pull the bulb out of the socket.
9.Insert a new bulb into the socket.
10. Install the socket into the assem- bly by aligning the tabs on the
socket with the slots on the
assembly and turning the socket
clockwise.
Front fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Remove the front bumper undercover.
2. Reach your hand into the back of the front bumper. 3. Disconnect the power connector
from the socket.
4. Remove the bulb-socket from the housing by turning the socket
counter clockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the housing.
5. Install the new bulb-socket into the housing by aligning the tabs on
the socket with the slots in the
housing. Push the socket into the
housing and turn the socket clock-
wise.
6. Connect the power connector to the socket.
7. Reinstall the front bumper under cover.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the headlight aiming adjustment
is necessary after the headlight
assembly is reinstalled, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.
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Side repeater light bulb
replacement (if equipped)
If the light bulb is not operating, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Rear combination light bulb
replacement
(1) Tail and stop light/
Side marker light (LED)
(2) Tail and side marker light(LED)
(3) Rear turn signal light
(4) Back-up light 1. Open the tailgate.
2. Loosen the light assembly retain-
ing screws with a philips head
screwdriver.
3. Remove the rear combination light assembly from the body of the
vehicle.
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Turn signal light
4. Remove the socket from theassembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. 6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
7. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly and
turning the socket clockwise.
8. Reinstall the light assembly to the body of the vehicle.
Back-up light
Follow the steps 1 to 3 from the pre-
vious page.
4. Remove the socket from theassembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
5. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
6. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
7. Install the socket into the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots on the assembly and
turning the socket clockwise.
8. Reinstall the light assembly to the body of the vehicle.
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Tail,stop light and side marker light
(LED type)
If the light does not operate, have the
system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.High mounted stop light
replacement
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Loosen the retaining bolts.
LED type
4.Pull out the module from the high
mounted stop light assembly by
pulling both clips.
5.Replace the LED with new one.
6.Reinstall in the reverse order.
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