2019 KIA SOUL EV window

Driving your vehicle
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Don't let ice and snow accu-
mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
vehicle to be sure the movement of
the front wheels and the steering
components are not obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropri-
ate emergency equipment. Some of
the items you may want to carry
include tow straps or chains, flash-
light, emergency flares, sand, shov-
el, jumper cables, window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, blan-
ket, etc. We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
TRAILER TOWING

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WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic vehicle washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial vehicle washes. If the blades are
not wiping properly, clean both the
window and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, do not attempt
to move the wipers manually.
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper malfunc-
tion and failure.
1JBA5122CAUTION- Wiper blades
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.

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2. Turn the wiper blade clip. Then liftup the blade clip.
3. Push the clip (1) and push up the wiper arm (2). 4. Push down the wiper arm (3) and
install the new blade assembly in
the reverse order of removal.
5. Return the wiper arm on the wind- shield.
Rear window wiper blade
1. Raise the wiper arm and pull outthe wiper blade assembly.
OHM078062
OSBL071001
OSBL071003
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When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed fromthe vehicle and placed in an area
with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging
rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if the
temperature of the electrolyte of
any cell exceeds 120°F (49°C).
Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in the following order. 1.Turn off the battery charger main
switch.
2.Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3.Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.
Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the vehicle.
The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.Reset items
Items should be reset after the bat-
tery has been discharged or the bat-
tery has been disconnected.
Auto up/down window (See chapter 4)
Trip computer (See chapter 4)
Climate control system (See chapter 4)
Audio (See chapter 4)

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Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)
Fuse Name Fuse ratingCircuit Protected
POWER OUTLET 2 20A Front Power Outlet
ACC 10A BCM, Mood Lamp Module, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Smart Key Control Module, Power Outside Mirror
Switch, E/R Junction Block (Power Outlet Relay)
POWER OUTLET 1 20A Rear Power Outlet DRL 10A BCM
MODULE 6 7.5A Front Seat Warmer Module, Driver Air Ventilation Seat Control Module
WIPER FRT 1 25A E/R Junction Block (Front Wiper Low Relay) WIPER RR 15A Rear Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch
MODULE 5 7.5A BCM, Smart Key Control Module
WIPER FRT 2 10A BCM, Multifunction Switch, PCB Block (Front Wiper High Relay)
HEATED STEERING 15A Clock Spring (Steering Wheel Heated) A/CON 7.5A A/C Control Module, Heater Assembly (Cluster Ionizer)
HEATED MIRROR 10A A/C Control Module, Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, Rear Defogger TAIL GATE OPEN 15A Tail Gate Open Relay S/HEATER FRT 20A Front Seat Warmer Module, Driver Air Ventilation Seat Control Module DR LOCK 20A Door Lock Relay, Door Unlock Relay, Two Turn Unlock Relay
A/BAG IND 7.5A Instrument Cluster AIR BAG 15A SRS Control Module
MODULE 4 10A Electro Chromic Mirror, Front Seat Warmer Module, Driver Air Ventilation Seat Control Module
STOP LAMP 15A Stop Signal Electronic Module MODULE 7 10A Sport Mode Switch, ICM Relay Box
S/HEATER RR 20A Rear Seat Warmer Module
P/WINDOW RH 25A Power Window RH Relay P/WINDOW LH 25A Power Window LH Relay, Driver Safety Power Window Module

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Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Protected
MDPS 80A MDPS Unit
ALT 150A Alternator
B+1 50A Smart Junction Block (Fuse - (S/HEATER FRT, TAIL GATE OPEN, DR LOCK, P/WINDOW LH, P/WINDOW
RH, MODULE 7))
B+2 50A Smart Junction Block (Fuse - (STOP LAMP) Arisu-LT2)
B+3 50A Smart Junction Block (Fuse - (PDM 1, PDM 2, BRAKE SWITCH, Leak Current Autocut Device) IPS1,
Arisu-LT1)
IG2 40A PCB Block (Button Start (IG2) Relay)
POWER OUTLET 20A Power Outlet Relay OBC 10A OBC Unit, Rear Heated Relay
BMS 10A BMS Control Module
EPCU 20A EPCU
CHARGER 2 10A Normal Charge Port Lmap C/FAN 40A COOLING FAN 1 Relay, COOLING FAN 2 Relay
RR HTD 40A Rear Heated Relay IBAU 2 30A Integrated Brake Actuation Unit
IBAU 1 40A Integrated Brake Actuation Unit

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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least once
a month with lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign mate-
rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, may be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish.
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 maintaining a slow forward
speed.
CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chem-
ical detergents or hot water,and do not wash the vehicle indirect sunlight or when thebody of the vehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.Especially, with high-pressurewater. Water may leak throughthe windows and wet the inte-rior.
To prevent damage to the plastic parts and lamps, donot clean with chemical sol-vents or strong detergents.

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CALIFORNIA PERCHLO-
RATE NOTICE
Cleaning the upholstery and inte-
rior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its color can be affected. Also, its
fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not proper-
ly maintained.
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affect
the fabric’s appearance and fire-
resistant properties.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder beltwebbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weaken
it.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with a
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container. Perchlorate Material-special handling
may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/haz-
ardouswaste/ perchlorate.
Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers:
Perchlorate containing materials,
such as air bag inflators, seatbelt
pretensioners and keyless remote
entry batteries, must be disposed of
according to Title 22 California Code
of Regulations Section 67384.10 (a).
CAUTION- Rear window
Do not scrape or scratch the
inside of the rear window. Thismay result in damage of the rearwindow defroster grid.