Kia Soul 2023 Manual page 407

Maintenance
Cooling system
Check the cooling system components,
such as the radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections for leakage and
damage. Replace any damaged parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid (if equipped)
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
fluid should not be checked under nor-
mal usage conditions. But Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized Kia
dealer in accordance to the scheduled
maintenance at the beginning of this
section.
NOTICE
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
fluid color is usually light amber. As the
vehicle is driven, the Intelligent Variable
Transmission (IVT) fluid will begin to
look darker. This is a normal condition
and you should not feel the need to
replace the fluid based upon the
changed color.
CAUTION
Transmission fluids
The use of non-specified fluid (even
marked as compatible with genuine)
could result in a shift of quality deterio-
ration and vibrations, and eventually,
transmission failure. Use only specified
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
fluid.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the
side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic
brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT
4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake lever (or pedal)
and cables.
Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muf-
fler and hangers for cracks, deteriora-
tion, or damage. Start the engine and
listen carefully for any exhaust gas leak-
age. Tighten connections or replace
parts as necessary.
Brake discs, pads and calipers
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for
fluid leakage.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
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