Kia Soul 2009-2013 AM Owner's Manual
Owners Manual for First generation (PS) Kia Soul, Model years 2010–2013. The Kia Soul is a quirky, tall hatchback or compact crossover that offers a mix of economy and utility for its size and price. It competes with the Nissan Juke, Cube, Honda Fit and Scion xD, which also make use of funky styling. First shown in production form at the 2008 Paris auto show, the Soul was designed at the company's U.S. headquarters near Irvine, California, credited to Mike Torpey under the design leadership of Peter Schreyer.
- Introduction
- How to use this manual
- Fuel requirements
- Vehicle handling instructions
- Vehicle break-in process
- Vehicle data collection and event data recorders
- Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster
- Your vehicle at a glance
- Safety features of your vehicle
- Features of your vehicle
- Keys
- Remote keyless entry
- Smart key
- Door locks
- Tailgate
- Windows
- Hood
- Fuel filler lid
- Sunroof
- Steering wheel
- Mirrors
- Instrument cluster
- Rearview camera
- Hazard warning flasher
- Lighting
- Wipers and washers
- Interior light
- Defroster
- Manual climate control system
- Automatic climate control system
- Windshield defrosting and defogging
- Storage compartment
- Interior features
- Exterior feature
- Audio system
- Driving your vehicle
- Before driving
- Key positions
- Engine start/stop button
- ISG (Idle stop and go) system
- Manual Transaxle
- Automatic transaxle
- Brake system
- Cruise control system
- Active eco system
- Economical operation
- Special driving conditions
- Winter driving
- Trailer towing
- Vehicle load limit
- Vehicle weight
- What to do in an emergency
- Road warning
- In case of an emergency while driving
- If the engine will not start
- Emergency starting
- If the engine overheats
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)
- If you have a flat tire (with tire mobility kit)
- Towing
- Maintenance
- Engine compartment
- Maintenance services
- Owner maintenance
- Scheduled maintenance service
- Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
- Engine oil
- Engine coolant
- Brake/clutch fluid
- Washer fluid
- Parking brake
- Air cleaner
- Wiper blades
- Battery
- Tires and wheels
- Fuses
- Light bulbs
- Appearance care
- Emission control system
- California perchlorate notice
- Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
- Engine
- Dimensions
- Bulb wattage
- Tires and wheels
- Capacity/weight
- Recommended lubricants and capacities
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Vehicle certification label
- Tire specification and pressure label
- Engine number
- Refrigerant label
- Consumer assistance
- Electrical equipment
- Reporting safety defects
- Online factory authorized manuals
Introduction
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Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your vehicle may be damaged by rocks or roots
of trees. Become familiar with the off-road conditions where you are going to drive
before you begin driving. ...
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weather, you should carry appropriate emergency
equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include tow straps or chains,
flashlight, emergency flares, sand ...
Door lock/unlock features
Impact sensing door unlock system
All doors will be automatically unlocked when the impact is delivered to impact
sensors while the ignition switch is ON.
However, the doors may not be unlocked if ...