Kia Soul 2018 Owner's Manual page 571

Maintenance
WASHER FLUID
Checking the washer fluid
level
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary.
Plain water may be used if washer
fluid is not available.
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However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
WARNING
• Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
• Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windscreen and may
cause loss of vehicle control or
damage to paint and body trim.
OPS073006
• Windscreen
agents contain some amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks
or flame to contact the washer
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
occupants could occur.
• Windscreen washer fluid is
poisonous to humans and
animals. Do not drink and
avoid contacting windscreen
washer fluid. Serious injury or
death could occur.
PARKING BRAKE - HAND
TYPE
Checking the parking brake
- Coolant
Washer fluid
Check the stroke of the parking
brake by counting the number of
"clicks'' heard whilst fully applying it
from the released position. Also, the
parking brake alone should securely
hold the vehicle on a fairly steep
grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, have the system
serviced by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner.
Stroke : 5 ~ 7 "clicks'' at a force of
OPS056011R
20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).