2018 KIA SOUL EV washer fluid

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IntroductionVehicle data collection and event data recorders
Electric Vehicle GuideReview of Electric Vehicle / High voltage battery / Charge / Driving Electric Vehicle / Etc.
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Moto\
r room compartment
Safety features of your vehicle
Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag
Features of your vehicleSmart key / Door locks / Tailgate / Windows / Steering wheel / Mirrors / Instrument cluster / Lighting / Etc.
Driving your vehicleBefore driving / POWER button / Active ECO system / Reduction gear / Brake system / Etc.
What to do in an emergencyRoad warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Vehicle overheat / TPMS / Flat tire / Towing / Etc.
MaintenanceMotor room compartment / Maintenance service / Coolant / Brake fluid / Washer fluid / Lights bulbs / Etc.
Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index

Your vehicle at a glance
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MOTOR ROOM COMPARTMENT
OPSE015005
1. Coolant reservoir ..................................7-21
2. Brake fluid reservoir ..............................7-24
3. Fuse box................................................7-51
4. Positive battery terminal ........................7-33
5. Negative battery terminal ......................7-33
6. Radiator cap ..........................................7-23
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ........7-26
❈The actual motor compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

Features of your vehicle
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LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
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NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield, defrost
the windshield for about 10 minutes,
or until the snow and/or ice is
removed before using the windshield
wipers to ensure proper operation.
Windshield washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
is not sufficient, you will need to add
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir. The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the motor compartment
on the passenger side.
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CAUTION- Washer pump
To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluidreservoir is empty.
WARNING- Obscured
visibility
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.

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Features of your vehicle
Rear window wiper and washer
switch
The rear window wiper switch is
located at the end of the wiper and
washer switch lever. Turn the switch
to the desired position to operate the
rear wiper and washer.
ON - Normal wiper operation
INT - Intermittent wiper operation(if equipped)
OFF - Wiper is not in operation Push the lever away from you to
spray rear washer fluid and to run the
rear wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray
and wiper operation will continue
until you release the lever.
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CAUTION- Wipers& wind-
shields
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield,do not operate the wiperswhen the windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, orother solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compo-nents, do not attempt to movethe wipers manually.
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as coolant, brake
fluid, and washer fluid should be
checked on a regular basis, at the
exact interval depending on the fluid.
Further details are provided in chap-
ter 7, “Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the POWER button is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING - Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any handled devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the drive should
not be used during vehicle
operation.

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Driving your vehicle
Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high qual-
ity ethylene glycol coolant in the cool-
ing system. It is the only type of coolant
that should be used because it helps
prevent corrosion in the cooling sys-
tem, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace
or replenish your coolant in accor-
dance with the maintenance schedule
in section 7. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freez-
ing point is sufficient for the tempera-
tures anticipated during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in section 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer or a service
station.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use coolant or
other types of anti-freeze as these
may damage the paint finish.
Don’t let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to happen
when there is an accumulation of
snow or ice around or near the rear
brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk the parking brake may
freeze, apply it only temporarily while
you put the gear shift lever in P
(Park, automatic transaxle) or in first
or reverse gear (manual transaxle)
and block the rear wheels so the
vehicle cannot roll. Then release the
parking brake.
CAUTION- Snow chains
Chains that are the wrong sizeor improperly installed candamage your vehicle's brakelines, suspension, body andwheels.
Stop driving and retighten the chains any time you hear themhitting the vehicle.

Maintenance
Motor room compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21\
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Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
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Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
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Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
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Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
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Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-51

Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-63
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Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-73
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California perchlorate notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-80
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Maintenance
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MOTOR ROOM COMPARTMENT
OPSE075001
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Fuse box
4. Positive battery terminal
5. Negative battery terminal
6. Radiator cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
❈ The actual motor compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.