2017 KIA SOUL snow

Maintenance
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Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
A wheel that is not the correct size
may adversely affect wheel and
bearing life, braking and stopping
abilities, handling characteristics,
ground clearance, body-to-tire clear-
ance, snow chain clearance,
speedometer and odometer calibra-
tion, headlight aim and bumper
height.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tires, tires that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. Slow down whenever there
is rain, snow or ice on the road to
reduce the possibility of losing con-
trol of the vehicle.
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removed
from the wheel.
Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The
TIN can be used to identify the tire in
case of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
CAUTION- Wheels
Wheels that do not meet Kia
specifications may fit poorlyand result in damage to thevehicle or unusual handling andpoor vehicle control.
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Maintenance
All season tires
Kia specifies all season tires on
some models to provide good per-
formance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow
tires have better snow traction than
all season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.
Summer tires
Kia specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior perform-
ance on dry roads. Summer tire per-
formance is substantially reduced in
snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire traction rating M+S
(Mud and Snow) on the tire side wall.
if you plan to operate your vehicle in
snowy or icy conditions, Kia recom-
mends the use of snow tires or all
season tires on all four wheels.
Snow tires
If you equip your vehicle with snow
tires, they should be the same size
and have the same load capacity as
the original tires. Snow tires should
be installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28
kPa) more air pressure than the
pressure recommended for the stan-
dard tires on the tire label on the dri-
ver's side of the center pillar, or up to
the maximum pressure shown on the
tire sidewall, whichever is less.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120
km/h) when your vehicle is equipped
with snow tires.
Tire chains
Tire chains, if necessary, should be
installed on the front wheels.
Be sure that the chains are installed
in accordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions.
To minimize tire and chain wear, do
not continue to use tire chains when
they are no longer needed.

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When driving on roads covered
with snow or ice, drive at less than
20 mph (30 km/h).
Use the SAE “S” class or wire chains.
If you hear noise caused by chains contacting the body, retighten the
chain to avoid contact with the
vehicle body.
To prevent body damage, retighten the chains after driving 0.3~0.6
miles (0.5~1.0 km).
Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels.
In unavoidable circumstance, use
a wire type chain.
Use wire chains less than 0.59 inches (15 mm) to prevent damage
to the chain’s connection.Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of
belted construction, and are selected
to complement the ride and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size, and use
the same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires
with bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias
belted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: Identical radial-ply tires should
always be used as a set of four. Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval shown in this section
to achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.

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Maintenance
Underbody maintenance
Road salt and other corrosive chemi-
cals are used in cold weather states to
melt snow and prevent ice accumula-
tion. If these chemicals are not regu-
larly removed, they will corrode the
vehicle underbody and over time dam-
age fuel lines, the fuel tank retention
system, the vehicle suspension, the
exhaust system, and even the body
frame. The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration has warned all
vehicle owners of all brands of the
need to take the following steps:
Wash the undercarriage of yourvehicle regularly during the winter
and whenever your vehicle has
been exposed to such salts or
chemicals.
Do a thorough washing of the undercarriage at the end of the
winter.
Use professional service techni- cians or governmental inspection
stations to annually inspect for cor-
rosion. Immediately seek an inspection of
your vehicle if you become visually
aware of corrosion flaking or scal-
ing or if you become aware of a
change in vehicle performance,
such as soft or spongey brakes,
fluids leaking, impairment of direc-
tional control, suspension noises
or rattling metal straps.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner,polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
They may scratch the finish.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled. Use only a mild soap or neutral
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
water. Also, be sure to clean the
wheels after driving on salted roads.
This helps prevent corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with highspeed vehicle wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid detergents It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum wheels coated
with a clear protective finish.
WARNING
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 main-
taining a slow forward speed.

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Maintenance
Keep your vehicle clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is
to keep your vehicle clean and free
of corrosive materials. Attention to
the underside of the vehicle is partic-
ularly important.
If you live in a high-corrosion area— where road salts are used, near
the ocean, areas with industrial
pollution, acid rain, etc.—, you
should take extra care to prevent
corrosion. In winter, hose off the
underside of your vehicle at least
once a month and be sure to clean
the underside thoroughly when
winter is over.
vehicle, give particular attention to
the components under the fenders
and other areas that are hidden
from view. Do a thorough job; just
dampening the accumulated mud
rather than washing it away will
accelerate corrosion rather than
prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated
mud and corrosive materials. When cleaning lower door panels,
rocker panels and frame members,
be sure that drain holes are kept
open so that moisture can escape
and not be trapped inside to accel-
erate corrosion.
Keep your garage dry
Don't park your vehicle in a damp,
poorly ventilated garage. This cre-
ates a favorable environment for cor-
rosion. This is particularly true if you
wash your vehicle in the garage or
drive it into the garage when it is still
wet or covered with snow, ice or
mud. Even a heated garage can con-
tribute to corrosion unless it is well
ventilated so moisture is dispersed. Keep paint and trim in good condi-
tion
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing through, the atten-
tion of a qualified body and paint
shop is recommended.
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
highly corrosive and may damage
painted surfaces in just a few hours.
Always remove bird droppings as
soon as possible.
Don't neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor
mats and carpeting and cause corro-
sion. Check under the mats periodi-
cally to be sure the carpeting is dry.
Use particular care if you carry fertil-
izers, cleaning materials or chemi-
cals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in prop-
er containers and any spills or leaks
should be cleaned up, flushed with
clean water and thoroughly dried.

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Index
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10Normal Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions. . . . . 8-32
Seat air ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Seat belt warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
3-18 Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Seat belt warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Driver's 3-point systemwith emergencylocking retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137
Seatback pocket (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . 3-4 Front seat adjustment (manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Front seat adjustment (power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Headrest(front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Seatback pocket (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Headrest (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Securing a child restraint seatwith "Tether Anchor system" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38\
Securing a child restraint with alap belt or lap/
shoulder belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Securing a child restraint withthe LATCH anchors system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Service mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
Shift-lock override - Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Shift-lock override - DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59\
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . 8-97
Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
10 Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Using the button on the smart key . . . . . . . . . 4-12, 4-13
Loss of the smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Smart key immobilizer system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Smart key battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Smart key battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Smart key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Smart key immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Smart key precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-\
76
Spare tire Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71
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Index
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-60
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-62
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-63
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-64
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-64
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-64
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-64
Tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-68
All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-71
Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-71
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-71
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-71
Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-72
Low aspect ratio tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-73
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 7-32 Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Removable towing hook (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-79
Transaxle - Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Transaxle - DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. . . . . 6-24
Transaxle shift indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Trip information (Trip computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68 Trip A/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69\
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70
Accumulated Info display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71
Drive Info display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72
Turn by turn Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
Turn signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-91\
User Settings Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Using the button on the smart key . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12, 4-13
Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-105
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . . . . . . 1-7
Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-80
Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-86
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Index
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Warning and Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74
Warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-62
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-64
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-24 Power window lock button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-93
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76 Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52 Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-93 Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-93
Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . 4-95
W