2019 KIA SOUL air conditioning

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Features of your vehicle
Cool box (if equipped)
You can keep beverage cans or other
items cool in the glove box.
1. Turn on the air conditioning.
2. Slide the open/close lever of thevent installed in the glove box to
the open position.
3. When the cool box is not used, slide the lever to the closed posi-
tion.
If some items in the cool box block
the vent, the cooling effectiveness of
the coolbox is reduced.
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NOTICE
Do not put perishable food in the
cool box because it may not main-
tain the necessary consistent tem-
perature to keep the food fresh.
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NOTICE
If the temperature control knob is in
the warm or hot position, warm or
hot air will flow into the glove box.
Sunglass holder
To open the sunglass holder, press
the cover and the holder will slowly
open. Place your sunglasses with the
lenses facing out.
To close the sunglass holder, push it
up.
Do not place other items in the sun-
glass holder.
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Driving your vehicle
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Remember, your vehicle does not
require extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in a
very high gear resulting in engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit.
This can be avoided by shifting at
the recommended speed. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.
WARNING
- Engine off during motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function properly without
the engine running. In addition,
turning off the ignition while
driving could engage the steer-
ing wheel lock resulting in loss
of vehicle steering. Keep the
engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for engine
braking effect.

Maintenance
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While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound ofthe exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. 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
roads.
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 automatic transaxle 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).
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant 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.
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 muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.

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Maintenance
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 automat- ic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

Maintenance
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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.

Specifications & Consumer information
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
9-3
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Capacity/weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . 9-7
• Recommended sae viscosity number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Vehicle certification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
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Specifications & Consumer information
CAPACITY/WEIGHT
Item1.6 GDI
1.6 T-GDI2.0 GDI
M/T A/TDCT A/T
Gross vehicle weight
kg (lbs.)1,740 (3,836) 1,770 (3,902) 1,890 (4,167) 1,860 (4,100)
Luggage volume (SAE) l(cu ft) Min : 686 (24.2)
Max : 1,735 (61.3)
Min : Back seat upright without luggage under tray
Max : Back seat folded without luggage under tray
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
ItemWeight of volume Classification
Refrigerant
550g R-1234yf
Compressor lubricant
110g FD46XG (IDEMITSU)
We recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer for more details.

Index
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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system . . . . 3-42Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
How does the air bag system operate. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Occupant Detection System (ODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36\
Filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-94 Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-94
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-99
Audio (with Touch Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Feature of Your Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
5-21
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
5-32
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
5-17
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 5-50
Siri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 5-49 SiriusXM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
2
Audio remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
AUX and USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
How vehicle audio works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Speaker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-117 Automatic heating and air conditioning. . . . . . . . . 4-118
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 Automatic transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54
Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58
Sensor to detect the distance from the vehicle in front (Front radar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56
System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50
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