2019 KIA SOUL automatic transmission

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Driving your vehicle
The dual clutch transmission canbe thought of as an automatically
shifting manual transaxle. It gives
the driving feel of a manual
transaxle, yet provides the ease of
a fully automatic transaxle.
When D (Drive) is selected, the transmission will automatically shift
through the gears similar to a con-
ventional automatic transaxle.
Unlike a traditional automatic
transaxle, the gear shifting can
sometimes be felt and heard as the
actuators engage the clutches and
the gears are selected.
The dual clutch transmission adopts a dry-type dual clutch,
which is different from the torque
converter of the automatic
transaxle. It shows better accelera-
tion performance and increased
fuel efficiency while driving but ini-
tial launch might be little bit slower
than the automatic transaxle.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
ALWAYS check the surround-ing areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, then set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur
if this procedure is not fol-
lowed.
Do not use engine braking (shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slip-
pery roads. The vehicle may
slip causing an accident.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to yourtransaxle, do not try to acceler-ate in R (Reverse) or any for-ward gear position with thebrakes on.

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As a result, gear shifts are some-
times more noticeable than a con-
ventional automatic transmission
and a light vibration during launch-
ing can be felt as the transmission
speed is matched with the engine
speed. This is a normal condition of
the dual clutch transmission.
The dry-type clutch transfers torque more directly and provides
a direct drive feeling which may
feel different from a conventional
automatic transaxle with a torque
converter. This may be more
noticeable when launching the
vehicle from a stop or when travel-
ing at low, stop-and-go vehicle
speeds.
When rapidly accelerating at low speeds, the engine could rev at a
high rpm depending on the driving
conditions.
For smooth launch uphill, press down the accelerator pedal
smoothly depending on the current
conditions. If you release your foot from the
accelerator pedal at low vehicle
speed, you may feel strong engine
braking, which is similar to manual
transaxle.
When driving downhill, you may use Sports Mode or press the pad-
dle shifters (if equipped) to down-
shift to a lower gear in order to con-
trol your speed without using the
brake pedal excessively.
When you turn the engine on and off, you may hear clicking sounds
as the system goes through a self-
test. This is a normal sound for the
Dual Clutch Transmission.
During the first 1,500 km (1,000 miles), you may feel that the vehi-
cle may not be smooth when accel-
erating at low speed. During this
break-in period, the shift quality
and performance of your new vehi-
cle is continuously optimized.✽ ✽ NOTICE
If your transmission should fail,
your gear shift lever may not move
and the position indicator (D, R, N,
etc.) will blink on the cluster. If this
occurs, have the system checked by
an authorized Kia dealership.

Driving your vehicle
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R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged.
Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart
a stalled engine, or if it is necessary
to stop with the engine ON. Shift into
P (Park) if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason.
Always depress the brake pedal
when you are shifting from N
(Neutral) to another gear. D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
The transmission will automatically
shift through a seven-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or driving uphill depress
the accelerator pedal further until
you feel the transmission downshift
to a lower gear.
The DRIVE MODE switch, located
on the shift lever console, allows the
driver to switch from NORMAL mode
to SPORT or ECO mode. (if
equipped)
For more information, refer to “Drive
Mode Integrated Control System”
later in this chapter.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Always ensure vehicle is stationary,
at a complete stop, before selecting
D (Drive).
WARNING
The transmission will auto-
matically shift through a
seven-gear sequence, provid-
ing the best fuel economy and
power.
For extra power when passing
another vehicle or driving
uphill depress the accelerator
pedal further until you feel the
transmission downshift to a
lower gear.
Do not drive with the shift lever in N (Neutral).
The vehicle will not exhibit
engine braking in N (Neutral).
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransmission if you shift into R(Reverse) while the vehicle is inmotion.

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Driving your vehicle
Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or
in motion, sports mode is selected by
pushing the shift lever from the D
(Drive) position into the manual gate.
To return to D (Drive) range opera-
tion, push the shift lever back into the
main gate.
In Sports Mode, moving the shift
lever backwards and forwards will
allow you to select the desired range
of gears for the current driving condi-
tions.+ (Up) : Push the lever forward once
to shift up one gear.
- (Down) : Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one
gear.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• Only the seven forward gears can
be selected. To reverse or park the
vehicle, move the shift lever to the
R (Reverse) or P (Park) position as
required.
• Downshifts are made automatical- ly when the vehicle slows down.
When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is
automatically selected.
• When the engine rpm approaches the red zone the transmission will
upshift automatically.
• If the driver presses the lever to + (Up) or - (Down) position, the trans-
mission may not make the request-
ed gear change if the next gear is
outside of the allowable engine rpm
range. The driver must execute
upshifts in accordance with road
conditions, taking care to keep the
engine rpms below the red zone.
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Sports mode
+ +
+ +


( (
( (
U U
U U
P P
P P
) )
) )
- -
- -


( (
( (
D D
D D
O O
O O
W W
W W
N N
N N
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What to do in an emergency
Jack label1. Model Name
2. Maximum allowable load
3. When using the jack, set yourparking brake.
4. When using the jack, stop the engine.
5. Do not get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.
6. The designated locations under the frame
7. When supporting the vehicle, the base plate of jack must be vertical
under the lifting point.
8. Shift into Reverse gear on vehicles with manual transmission or move
the shift lever to the P position on
vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion.
9. The jack should be used on firm level ground.
10. Jack manufacturer
11. Production date
12. Representative company and address
OHYK064001
OHYK064005
OHYK064002
■Exemple


❈The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. For
more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.

Maintenance
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Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,0007.51522.530 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5
Km×1,00012 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
Cooling systemIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Automatic transmission fluidNo check, No service required
Manual transaxle fluidInspect every 60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 48 months
Dual clutch transmission fluidInspect every 60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 30 months
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-
Fuel tank air filter *4-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking brakeIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake fluidIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Cooling system hoses and connectionsInspect every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months
Clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free
playInspect every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months
All latch, hinges and locksInspect every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
ENGINE OIL AND
ENGINE OIL FILTER1.6 GDI / 2.0 GDIREvery 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or
6 months A, B, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J, K
AIR CLEANER FILTERRMORE FREQUENTLYC, E
SPARK PLUGSRMORE FREQUENTLYA, B, H, I, K
DISC BRAKE/ PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
REAR BRAKE DRUMS/ LININGS, PARKING
BRAKEIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM
BSALL JOINT
IMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, E, F, G, H, I
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTSIEvery 7,500 miles OR 6 monthsC, D, E, F, G, H
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OILREvery 80,000 milesC, D, F, G, H, I, J
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FLUIDREvery 80,000 milesC, D, F, G, H, I, J
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDREvery 60,000 milesA, C, F, G, H, I, J
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)RMORE FREQUENTLYC, E

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Maintenance
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,00061218243036424854606672788490
Km×1,000102030405060708090100110120130140150
Intercooler, in/out hose,
air intake hoseGamma 1.6L T-GDIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Cooling systemIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Automatic transaxle fluidNo check, No service required
Manual transaxle fluidInspect every 60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 48 months
Dual clutch transmission fluidInspect every 60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 30 months
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tank-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-
Fuel tank air filter *4-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking brakeIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake fluidIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Cooling system hoses and connectionsInspect every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months
Clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free playInspect every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months
All latch, hinges and locksInspect every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months
MAINTENANCEINTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Turbo Models (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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4: Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance sched- ule depends on fuel quality.