2017 KIA SOUL tow

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What to do in an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACCposition.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.Removable towing hook (front)
(if equipped)
1.Remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2.Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the
front bumper.
CAUTION- Towing gear
position
Failure to place the transaxleshift lever in N (Neutral) maycause internal damage to thetransaxle.
CAUTION- Towing
Do not tow the vehicle back- wards with the front wheels onthe ground as this may causedamage to the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Use wheel lift orflatbed equipment.
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3.Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4.Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a com-
mercial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently.
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Rear (if equipped)

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What to do in an emergency
Attach a towing strap to the towhook.
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks for towing may
damage the body of your vehicle.
Only use a cable or chain specifi- cally intended for use in towing vehi-
cles. Securely fasten the cable or
chain to the towing hook provided.
Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply it steadily and with even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead. Use a towing strap less than 16
feet (5 m) long. Attach a white or
red cloth (about 12 inches (30 cm)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loose during towing.
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CAUTION
Using a portion of the vehicleother than the tow hooks fortowing may damage the body ofyour vehicle.
WARNING- Emergency
Towing Precautions
Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which
would place excessive stress
on the emergency towing hook
and towing cable or chain. The
hook and towing cable or
chain may break and cause
serious injury or damage.
If the disabled vehicle is unable to be moved, do not
forcibly continue the towing.
We recommend that you con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer
or a commercial tow truck
service for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle during towing.

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Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so
the steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than usual since you will have
reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transaxle is in neutral.
Be sure the steering is unlocked by
placing the ignition switch in the
ACC position. A driver must be in
the towed vehicle to operate the
steering and brakes.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Before towing, check the automatic
transaxle for fluid leaks under your
vehicle. If the automatic transaxle
fluid is leaking, a flatbed equipment
or towing dolly must be used.
CAUTION- Automatic
transaxle
To avoid serious damage to theautomatic transaxle, limit thevehicle speed to 10 mph (15km/h) and drive less than 1 mile(1.5 km) when towing.

Maintenance
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
ing conditions apply, follow the
Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of
less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles
(16 km)in freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
Driving in heavy dust condition
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly Towing a trailer or using a camper,
or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 106 mile/h(170 km/h)
Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditionIf your vehicle is operated under theabove conditions, you shouldinspect, replace or refill more fre-quently than the following NormalMaintenance Schedule. After 120months or 150,000 miles continue tofollow the prescribed maintenanceintervals.

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SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving shorts distanse of less than 5miles innormal temperature or less than 10miles in freezing tem-
perature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in heavy dust condition
F - Driving in heavy traffic area
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 106 MPH
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

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Maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at
the beginning of the winter season,
and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate.Checking the coolant levelTurn the engine off and wait until it
cools down. Use extreme care when
removing the radiator cap. Wrap a
thick towel around it, and turn it
counterclockwise slowly to the first
stop. Step back while the pressure is
released from the cooling system.
When you are sure all the pressure
has been released, press down on
the cap, using a thick towel, and con-
tinue turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
CAUTION- Radiator Cap
Never attempt to remove theradiator cap while the engine isoperating or hot. Doing somight lead to cooling systemand engine damage.

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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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