2019 KIA SOUL oil level

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Maintenance
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially important in dusty or sandy
areas and when the vehicle is used
on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.

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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
✽ ✽NOTICE- Replacing engine
oil
• Do not spill engine oil, when adding or changing engine oil. If
you drop the engine oil on the
engine room, wipe it off immedi-
ately.
WARNING - Radiator
hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.
■1.6 T-GDI
■1.6 GDI
OPS076135L■2.0 GDI
OPS073003
OPS076114
CAUTION- Replacing engine oil
Do not overfill the engine oil. Itmay damage the engine.

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If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F.Do not overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil
from being spilled on engine com-
ponents.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended lubricantsand capacities” in chapter 9.)
Changing the engine oil and
filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized Kia dealer according
to the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
■1.6 T-GDI
■1.6 GDI
OPS076136L■2.0 GDI
OPS073004
OPS076115WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irri-
tation or cancer of the skin if
left in contact with the skin for
prolonged periods of time.
Always protect your skin by
washing your hands thoroughly
with soap and warm water as
soon as possible after handling
used oil.

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Maintenance
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
Checking the brake/clutch*
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/clutch* fluid, clean
the area around the reservoir cap
thoroughly to prevent brake/clutch*
fluid contamination.
* if equippedIf 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 and/or
clutch disc (if equipped). If the fluid
level is excessively low, have the
brake/clutch* system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake/clutch*
fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubri-cants and capacities” in chapter 9.) Never mix different types of fluid.
In the event the brake/clutch* system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
When changing and adding
brake/clutch* fluid, handle it carefully.
Do not let it come in contact with
your eyes. If brake/ clutch* 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 doc-
tor as soon as possible.
OPS076118
CAUTION - Proper fluid
Only use brake fluid in brake
system. Small amounts ofimproper fluids (such as engineoil) can cause damage to thebrake system.

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Description Fuse rating Protected component
MODULE 3 10AHLLD_ACTR, TPMS_UNIT, BLIND_SPOT_DETECTOR, REAR_PARKING_ASSIST_SYSTEM_SNSR,
SMART_PARKING_ASSIST_SYSTEM_SNSR, SMART_PARKING_ASSIST_SYSTEM_UNIT,
LANE_DEPARTURE_WARNING_SYSTEM_UNIT, OIL_LEVEL_SNSR_EXTN
VACUUM PUMP 2 15A VACUUM_PUMP
ECU 7.5AENGINE_CONTROL_UNIT, AIR_FLOW_SNSR, START_RLY_COIL, SMK_UNIT, SMATRA_IMMOBI-
LIZATION, GLOW_UNIT
IOD 2 15A LDC_AMP(200W), AUDIO/UVO/AVN4.0_HEAD_UNIT
IOD 3 7.5A E_CALL_UNIT
AEB 15A AUTONOMOUS_EMERGENCY_BRAKING_UNIT
CLUSTER 10A CLUSTER
TCU 15ASPEED_SNSR (MT), BACK_UP_LAMP_SW, OIL_PUMP_INVERTER, INHIBITOR,
TRANSMISSION_CONTROL_UNIT
IOD 4 7.5ATPMS_UNIT(POWER), CLUSTER, AIR_CONTROL_UNIT(MANUAL, AUTO), BCM, REAR-
PARKING_ASSIST_SYSTEM_BUZZER, OUTSIDE_MIRROR_FOLDING_RLY,
OUTSIDE_MIRROR_FOLDING_RLY_COIL, OUTSIDE_MIRROR_UNFOLDING_RLY, OUTSIDE_MIR-
ROR_UNFOLDING_RLY_COIL, RAIN_SNSR
SPARE 10A -
SUNROOF 2 20A SUNROOF_MOTOR (POWER) P/SEAT DRV 30A SEAT_EXTN_DRV(POWER)
SUNROOF 1 20A SUNROOF_MOTOR (POWER)

Index
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Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
104Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-104
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20\
Door locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
17 Auto door lock/unlock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Impact sensing door unlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . 4-18
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-17
Speed sensing door lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-86
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Dual clutch transmission operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26
Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-101
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-102 Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-102
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system. . . . 8-102
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-103
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 9-3
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
28 Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Illuminated engine start/stop button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Starting the engine with a smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 8-22
Exterior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150 Mounting bracket for roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Opening the fuel filler lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . 1-3
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Vehicle weight glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-118Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-118
Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-118
GAW (Gross Axle Weight). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-118
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-118
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-118
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . 6-118
Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-118
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77 Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35 Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-26 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131 Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-132
Defogging logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-109 Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . 6-110
Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110
Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . 6-110
Don’t let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111 Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 6-111
Snowy or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-109
To keep locks from freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-110
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in
system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11\
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Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant. . . . . . . . 6-110
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40 Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96 Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . 4-98
Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96
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