2017 KIA Soul EV climate control

Features of your vehicle
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For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the
mode to the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grille
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the proba-
bility of fogging up inside of the
windshield.Automatic climate control
system
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired position.
2. Select desired temperature.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING - Windshield heating
Do not use the or posi-
tion during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temper-
ature of the outside air and that
of the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, causing loss of
visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection knob or button
to the position and fan
speed control knob or button to
the lower speed.
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■ Type B
■Type A

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Driving your vehicle
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NOTICE
If the " (ready)" indicator light
on the instrument cluster is still on,
be careful that the vehicle is not
turned off and can move when you
place the shift lever in any position
except P (Park).
Active ECO operation
Active ECO helps improve energy
efficiency by controlling certain
motor and climate contol system
operating parameters. Energy effi-
ciency depends on the driver's driv-
ing habit and road condition.
When the Active ECO button is
pressed the ECO indicator (green)
will illuminate to show that the
Active ECO is operating. When the Active ECO is activated,
it will remain on until the Active
ECO button is pressed again.
Active ECO does not turn off when
the vehicle is restarted. To turn off
Active ECO, press the Active ECO
button again.
If Active ECO is turned off, the sys- tem will return to normal mode.
ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM
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Driving your vehicle
In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while
the vehicle is in motion, you can
make an emergency stop with the
parking brake. The stopping dis-
tance, however, will be much greater
than normal.
Disc brakes wear indicator
When your brake pads are worn and
new pads are required, you will hear
a high-pitched warning sound from
your front brakes or rear brakes. You
may hear this sound come and go or
it may occur whenever you depress
the brake pedal.
Please remember that some driving
conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when you first apply (or
lightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a problem
with your brakes.
Always replace the front or rear
brake pads as pairs.
WARNING- Parkingbrake
Applying the parking brake
while the vehicle is moving at
normal speeds can cause a
sudden loss of control of the
vehicle. If you must use the
parking brake to stop the vehi-
cle, use great caution in apply-
ing the brake.
WARNING- Brake wear
Do not ignore high pitched
whining sounds from your
brakes. If you ignore this audi-
ble warning, you will eventually
lose braking performance,
which could lead to a serious
accident.

Maintenance
Motor room compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
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Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-19
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20\
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Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
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Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
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Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
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Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
31
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Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
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7-34
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Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-47

Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
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Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-69
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace. ❈
Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting bolts
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting bolts
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 18 months
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting bolts
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 30 months
❑Inspect reduction gear oil
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 36 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting bolts
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
84,000 km (52,500 miles) or 42 months
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting bolts
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.