2017 KIA SOUL checking oil

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Features of your vehicle
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air condi-
tioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative impact on the air con-
ditioning system. Therefore, if abnor-
mal operation is found, have the sys-
tem inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
It is important that the correct type
and amount of oil and refrigerant is
used. Otherwise, damage to the
compressor and abnormal system
operation may occur.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your
vehicle’s air conditioning sys-
tem is under very high pressure.
If proper service procedures are
not followed an explosion may
result. To reduce the risk of seri-
ous injury or death, the air con-
ditioning system in your vehicle
should only be serviced by
trained and certified technicians.

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Features of your vehicle
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air condi-
tioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative impact on the air con-
ditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
It is important that the correct type
and amount of oil and refrigerant is
used. Otherwise, damage to the
compressor and abnormal system
operation may occur.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your
vehicle's air conditioning sys-
tem is under very high pres-
sure. If proper service proce-
dures are not followed an explo-
sion may result. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death,
the air conditioning system in
your vehicle should only be
serviced by trained and certi-
fied technicians.

Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in thecoolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires. Check if the front of the radiator
and condenser are clean and not
blocked with leaves, dirt or insects
etc. If any of the above parts are
extremely dirty or you are not sure
of their condition, take your vehicle
to an authorized Kia dealer.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound ofthe exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
Check the automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
WARNING- Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow out
under pressure.

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Maintenance
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on levelground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully. 5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
✽ ✽NOTICE- Replacing engine
oil
• Do not spill engine oil, when adding or changing engine oil. If
you drop the engine oil on the
engine room, wipe it off immedi-
ately.
WARNING - Radiator
hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.
CAUTION- Replacing
engine oil
Do not overfill the engine oil. Itmay damage the engine.
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845
Maintenance
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
Checking the brake/clutch*
fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake/clutch* fluid, clean
the area around the reservoir cap
thoroughly to prevent brake/clutch*
fluid contamination.
* if equippedIf the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level. The level will fall with
accumulated mileage. This is a nor-
mal condition associated with the
wear of the brake linings and/or
clutch disc (if equipped). If the fluid
level is excessively low, have the
brake/clutch* system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake/clutch*
fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubri-cants and capacities” in chapter 9.) Never mix different types of fluid.
In the event the brake/clutch* system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
When changing and adding
brake/clutch* fluid, handle it carefully.
Do not let it come in contact with
your eyes. If brake/ clutch* fluid
should come in contact with your
eyes, immediately flush them with a
large quantity of fresh tap water.
Have your eyes examined by a doc-
tor as soon as possible.
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CAUTION - Proper fluid
Only use brake fluid in brake
system. Small amounts ofimproper fluids (such as engineoil) can cause damage to thebrake system.

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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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
ECO mode (Drive mode integrated control system) . . 6-50
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69
Electric power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-114 Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-114
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system. . . . 8-114
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-115
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 9-3
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41 Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
39 Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
Engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Illuminated engine start/stop button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Engine start/stop button illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system . . . . . 8-114
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-115
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 8-34 Engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Fuel filter (for gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Valve clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35\
Manual transaxle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Automatic transaxle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Dual clutch transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Brake hoses and lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
E

Index
10I
Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Map lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
96
Map lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-102
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-43 Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Day/night rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Folding the outside rearview mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Occupant Detection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
52
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
ONLINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED MANUALS . . . 9-16
Outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-8
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 Checking the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
Parking light position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89 Portable lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-98
Position lamp + DRL (LED type) bulb replacement . . 8-96
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141
Power window lock button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24\
Pre-tensioner seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Rear camera display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87
Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Rear turn signal lamp bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 8-98
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Recommended SAE viscosity number. . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Reducing the risk of a rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71
Refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Remote control (outside rear view mirror) . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72
Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97\
Room lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-103
Rotation (Tire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61
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