Fuel Filter (For Diesel); Draining Water From Fuel Filter; Extracting Air From The Fuel Filter - Kia Soul 2015 Owner's Manual

FUEL FILTER (FOR DIESEL)

Draining water from fuel filter

The fuel filter for diesel engine plays
an important role of separating water
from fuel and accumulating the water
in its bottom.
If water accumulates in the fuel filter,
the warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
If this warning light illumi-
nates, we recommend that
the system be serviced by
an authorised Kia dealer.
CAUTION
If the water accumulated in the
fuel filter is not drained at prop-
er times, damages to the major
parts such as the fuel system
can be caused by water perme-
ation in the fuel filter.

Extracting air from the fuel filter

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If you drive until you have no fuel left
or if you replace the fuel filter, be
sure to extract air from the fuel sys-
tem as it makes it difficult to start the
engine.
1. Pump up and down(1) approxi-
mately 50 times until the pump is
hard.
2. Extract air from the fuel filter by
removing the bolt(2) with a cross-
tip screw driver and reinstall the
bolt(2).
3. Pump up and down(1) approxi-
mately 15 times.
Maintenance
4. Extract air from the fuel filter by
removing the bolt(2) with a cross-
tip screw driver and reinstall the
bolt(2).
5. Pump up and down(1) approxi-
mately 5 times.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Use cloths when you extract air so
that the fuel is not sprayed
around.
• Clean the fuel around the fuel fil-
ter or the injection pump before
starting the engine to prevent fire.
• Finally, check each part if the fuel
is leaking.
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