2019 KIA SOUL climate control

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Features of your vehicle
Never place anything over the sensor
located on the instrument panel to
ensure better control of the heating
and cooling system.
Manual heating and air condi-
tioning
The heating and cooling system can
be controlled manually by pushing
buttons other than the AUTO button.
In this case, the system works
sequentially according to the order of
buttons selected.
When pressing any button (or turning
any knob) except AUTO button while
automatic operation, the functions
not selected will be controlled auto-
matically.
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired posi-tion.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system on.
Press the AUTO button in order to
convert to full automatic control of
the system.
Mode selection
The mode selection button controls
the direction of the air flow through
the ventilation system.
Refer to the illustration in the
“Manual climate control system”.
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Outside (fresh) air position
The indicator light on the
button does not illumi-
nate when the outside
(fresh) air position is
selected.
With the outside (fresh)
air position selected, air
enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or
cooled according to the
function selected.
Prolonged operation of the heater in
the recirculated air position (without
air conditioning selected) may cause
fogging of the windshield and side
windows and the air within the pas-
senger compartment may become
stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the recirculated air
position selected will result in exces-
sively dry air in the passenger com-
partment.WARNING- Recirculated air
Continuous use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible while driving.WARNING- Reduced visi- bility
Continued climate control sys-
tem operation in the recirculat-
ed air position may allow
humidity to increase inside
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.
WARNING- Sleeping with
AC on
Do not sleep in a vehicle with
the air conditioning or heating
system on as this may cause
serious harm or death due to a
drop in the oxygen level and/or
body temperature.

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Features of your vehicle
Climate control air filter
(if equipped)
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the
vehicle from the outside through the
heating and air conditioning system.
If dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the filter over a period of time, the
air flow from the air vents may
decrease, resulting in moisture accu-
mulation on the inside of the wind-
shield even when the outside (fresh)
air position is selected. If this hap-
pens, have the climate control air fil-
ter replaced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• Replace the filter every 24,000 km
(15,000 miles) or once a year.
If the vehicle is being driven in
severe conditions such as dusty or
rough roads, more frequent air
conditioner filter inspections and
changes are required.
• When the air flow rate suddenly decreases, the system should be
checked at an authorized Kia
dealer.
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning 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. 1LDA5047
Outside air
Recirculatedair
Climate control
air filter Blower
Evaporator
coreHeater core

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Features of your vehicle
For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the
mode to the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grille
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the proba-
bility of fogging up inside of the
windshield.Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except “0” position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or mode.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air con- ditioning will be selected automat-
ically.
If the air conditioning and outside
(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
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WARNING - Windshield
heating
Do not use the or posi-
tion during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temper-
ature of the outside air and that
of the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, causing loss of
visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection knob or button
to the position and fan
speed control knob or button to
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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest
(extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air con- ditioning will be selected automat-
ically.
Automatic climate control
system
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desiredposition.
2. Select desired temperature. 3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air-conditioning will be turned
on according to the detected
ambient temperature, outside
(fresh) air position and higher fan
speed will be selected automati-
cally.
If the air-conditioning, outside (fresh)
air position and higher fan speed are
not selected automatically, adjust the
corresponding button or knob manu-
ally.
If the position is selected, with a
low fan speed, a higher fan speed
may be automatically selected.
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Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position ( ).
3. Within 10 seconds after selecting the defrost positon, press the air
intake control button ( ) at least
5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator on the air intake button
blinks 3 times with 0.5 seconds of
interval. It indicates that the defog-
ging logic is canceled or returned to
the programmed status. If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it will be reset to the
defog logic status.
Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Press the defrost button ( ).
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Driving your vehicle
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In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while
the vehicle is in motion, you can
make an emergency stop with the
parking brake. The stopping dis-
tance, however, will be much greater
than normal.
Disc brakes wear indicator
When your brake pads are worn and
new pads are required, you will hear
a high-pitched warning sound from
your front brakes or rear brakes. You
may hear this sound come and go or
it may occur whenever you depress
the brake pedal.
Please remember that some driving
conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when you first apply (or
lightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a problem
with your brakes.
Always replace the front or rear
brake pads as pairs.
WARNING- Parking
brake
Applying the parking brake
while the vehicle is moving at
normal speeds can cause a
sudden loss of control of the
vehicle. If you must use the
parking brake to stop the vehi-
cle, use great caution in apply-
ing the brake.CAUTION- Parking brake
Driving with the parking brake
applied will cause excessivebrake pad (or lining) and brakerotor wear.
WARNING- Brake wear
Do not ignore high pitched
whining sounds from your
brakes. If you ignore this audi-
ble warning, you will eventually
lose braking performance,
which could lead to a serious
accident.

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
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Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
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Normal maintenance schedule - Turbo models . 8-17
Maintenance under severe usage conditions . . 8-20
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-22
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
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Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
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Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
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Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
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Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36

Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
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Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
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Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
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Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
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