Kia Soul: How to use this manual
We want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways.We strongly recommend that you read the entire manual. In order to minimize the chance of death or injury, you must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. By reading your manual, you will learn about features, important safety information, and driving tips under various road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. Use the index when looking for a specific area or subject; it has an alphabetical listing of all located in the back of this manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sections plus an index. Each section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want.
You will find various types of safety instructions in this manual. These instructions were prepared to enhance your personal safety.
Carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these instructions.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which harm, serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the caution is ignored.
✽ NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided.
Introduction
...Fuel requirements
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performa ...See also:
Starter Inspection
Starter Solenoid Inspection
1.
Disconnect the lead wire from the M-terminal of solenoid switch.
2.
Connect the battery as shown. If ...
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
RKE Battery Checker
09954-2P100
Measuring the RKE battery
voltage
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Inhibitor Switch. Specifications
▷ Type: Combination of output signals from 4 terminals
Power supply (V)
12
Output type
Combination of output signals
Signal Code Table
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