2019 KIA SOUL EV brake fluid

Maintenance
Motor room compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-13
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-30
. . . . . . . 7-30

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
. . . . . . . . . . . 7-48

Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
. . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
. . . . . . . . 7-62
. . . . . . . 7-64
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-72
California perchlorate notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
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MOTOR ROOM COMPARTMENT
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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.

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Maintenance
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 charge:
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:
Check for vibrations in the steeringwheel. 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 reduction gear 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).

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At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in thecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
At least once a year:
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and checks, and hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate the reduction gear linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
R : Replace
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Milesx1,0001020304050607080
Kmx1,000153045607590105120
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsInspect at first, 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
after that, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months
Brake pedalInspect at first, 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
after that, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months
Brake fluidInspect at first, 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
after that, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsInspect at first, 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
after that, every 15,000miles (24,000 km) or 12 months
Suspension ball jointsInspect at first, 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
after that, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months
Tire (pressure & tread wear)
Check low or under-inflation of tire (Every time before driving)
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare (At least mo\
nthly) Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear (Every 6,500 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months)
12V Battery conditionInspect at first, 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
after that, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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Maintenance
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Cooling system
Check the cooling system compo-
nents, such as the radiator, coolant
reservoir, hoses and connections ,
coolant 3-way valve, chiller for leak-
age and damage. Replace any dam-
aged parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
✽ ✽NOTICE - NHTSA Safety
Corrosion Alert
NHTSA has warned all vehicle own-
ers of all brands that they must main-
tain their vehicles in a manner which
will prevent brake hose and brake line
failures due to corrosion when such
vehicles are exposed to winter road
salt and related chemicals. While seri-
ous corrosion conditions typically only
manifest themselves as safety issues
after 7 years of vehicle use, the corro-
sion process starts immediately and
thus underbody cleaning maintenance
must commence from your vehicle's
first exposure to road salts and chem-
icals. NHTSA urges vehicle owners to
take the following steps to prevent
corrosion:
(Continued)(Continued)
1. Wash the undercarriage of your
vehicle regularly throughout the
winter and do a thorough washing
in the spring to remove road salt
and other de-icing chemicals.
2. Monitor the brake system for signs of corrosion by having regu-
lar professional inspections and
watching for signs of problems,
including loss of brake fluid,
unusual leaks and soft or spongy
feel in the brake pedal.
3. Replace the entire brake pipe assembly if you find severe corro-
sion that causes scaling or flaking
of brake components.

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Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir. The level should
be between “MIN” and “MAX” marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.

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BRAKE FLUID
Checking the brake 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 fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-
ination. If 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. If the fluid
level is excessively low, have the
brake system checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricantsand capacities” in chapter 8.) Never mix different types of fluid.
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
When changing and adding brake
fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes. If
brake 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 doctor as soon as possible.
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CAUTION - Proper fluid
Only use brake fluid in the brake
system. Small amounts ofimproper fluids can cause dam-age to the brake system.