Table Of Contents - Kia Soul 2013 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents3
Index5
Spare Tire11
How To Use This Manual15
Introduction15
Fuel Requirements16
Gasoline Containing Alcohol And Methanol16
Use Of Mtbe17
Do Not Use Methanol17
Fuel Additives17
Vehicle Handling Instructions18
Vehicle Break-In Process18
Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Cluster19
Your Vehicle At A Glance20
Interior Overview21
Instrument Panel Overview22
Engine Compartment23
Safety Features Of Your Vehicle24
Seats25
Front Seat Adjustment - Manual27
Seatback Angle (Front)28
Seat Height (for Driver's Seat) (Front)28
Headrest29
Adjusting The Headrest Height Up And Down30
Headrest Removal And Installation30
Active Headrest30
Seat Warmer31
Armrest32
Seatback Pocket33
Rear Seat Adjustment33
Folding The Rear Seat33
Headrest (Rear)35
Adjusting The Height Up And Down (Rear Headrest)36
Removal And Installation (Rear Headrest)36
Seat Belt Restraint System37
Seat Belt Warning (for Driver's Seat)38
Seat Belt - Driver's 3-Point System With Emergency Locking Retractor38
Height Of The Shoulder Belt Anchor Adjustment39
F. Pass. And R. Seat 3-Point System W. Combination Locking Retractor40
Stowing The Rear Seat Belt41
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt42
The Seat Belt Pre-Tensioner System43
Seat Belt Precautions44
Restraint Of Pregnant Women45
Injured Person46
Care Of Seat Belts46
Seat Belts Periodic Inspection46
When To Replace Seat Belts46
Child Restraint System47
Using A Child Restraint System48
Placing A Passenger Seat Belt Into The Automatic Locking Mode49
Securing A Child Restraint Seat With Tether Anchor System51
Securing A Child Restraint Seat With Child Seat Lower Anchor System52
Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System55
How Does The Air Bag System Operate56
Noise And Smoke57
Installing a Child Restraint on a Front Passenger's Seat57
Air Bag Warning Light58
Srs Components And Functions59
Occupant Detection System61
Main Components Of Occupant Detection System62
Condition And Operation In The F. Passenger Occupant Detection System64
Driver's And Passenger's Front Air Bag67
Side Impact Air Bag70
Curtain Air Bag71
Air Bag Collision Sensors73
Air Bag Inflation Conditions74
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions75
Srs Care78
Adding Equipment To Or Modifying Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle78
Air Bag Warning Label79
Features Of Your Vehicle80
Keys81
Key Operations81
Immobilizer System82
Limp Home (Override) Procedure83
Remote Keyless Entry85
Transmitter Precautions86
Battery Replacement (Transmitter)86
Smart Key Function88
Locking (Smart Key)88
Unlocking (Smart Key)89
Tailgate Unlocking90
Panic91
Loss Of The Smart Key91
Smart Key Precautions91
Door Lock/Unlock In An Emergency Situation92
Smart Key Immobilizer System92
To Deactivate The Immobilizer System92
To Activate The Immobilizer System92
Battery Replacement (Smart Key)93
Door Locks95
Operating Door Locks From Outside The Vehicle95
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle96
Door Lock/Unlock Features97
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System97
Speed Sensing Door Lock System97
Shift Lever Door Lock/Unlock System97
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock98
Opening The Tailgate99
Closing The Tailgate99
Emergency Tailgate Safety Release100
Windows101
Power Windows102
Window Opening And Closing102
Auto down Window (Driver's Window)103
Power Window Lock Button103
Opening The Hood104
Closing The Hood105
Fuel Filler Door106
Sunroof109
Sliding The Sunroof109
Automatic Reversal110
Tilting The Sunroof110
To Open The Sunroof Automatically110
To Close The Sunroof Automatically110
Sunshade111
Resetting The Sunroof112
Steering Wheel113
Electric Power Steering (Eps)113
Tilt Steering114
Horn114
Inside Rearview Mirror115
Day/Night Rearview Mirror115
Electric Chromic Mirror (Ecm)115
Outside Rearview Mirror116
Remote Control117
Folding The Outside Rearview Mirror118
Instrument Cluster119
Instrument Panel Illumination120
Gauges120
Speedometer120
Tachometer120
Engine Temperature Gauge121
Fuel Gauge122
Odometer (Km)122
Trip Computer123
Tripmeter (Km)123
Distance To Empty (Km)124
Average Fuel Consumption125
Instant Fuel Economy125
Driving Time126
Manual Transaxle Shift Indicator On/Off126
Outside Temperature127
Manual Transaxle Shift Indicator128
Automatic Transaxle Shift Position Indicator128
Warnings And Indicators129
Ecominder Indicator129
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light130
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (Ebd) System Light130
Seat Belt Warning131
Turn Signal Indicator131
High Beam Indicator132
Front Fog Light Indicator132
Tail Light Indicator132
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light132
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light133
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Indicator134
Charging System Warning Light134
Tailgate Open Warning Light135
Door Ajar Warning Light135
Immobilizer Indicator135
Auto Stop Indicator136
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indicator136
Low Fuel Level Warning Light136
Fuel Cap Open Warning Indicator136
Malfunction Indicator (Mil) (Check Engine Light)137
Esc (Electronic Stability Control) Indicator137
Esc Off Indicator138
Cruise Indicators138
Key Out Indicator139
Eps (Electronic Power Steering) System Warning Light139
Key Reminder Warning Chime139
Lcd Display Warning139
Low Key Battery140
Press Brake Pedal To Start Engine140
Press Clutch Pedal To Start Engine140
Shift To "P" Position140
Press Start Button Again141
Shift To "P" Or "N" To Start Engine141
Press Start Button While Turn Steering141
Check Steering Wheel Lock141
Rearview Camera142
Hazard Warning Flasher143
Lighting144
Headlamp Escort144
Battery Saver Function144
Daytime Running Light144
Lighting Control145
Parking Light Position145
Headlight Position145
Auto Light Position146
High Beam Operation146
Turn Signals And Lane Change Signals147
Front Fog Light147
Windshield Wiper/Washer148
Rear Window Wiper/Washer148
Wiper Speed Control148
Intermittent Wipe Time Adjustment148
Wipers And Washers148
Windshield Wipers149
Windshield Washers149
Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch150
Interior Light151
Map Lamp151
Door Light151
Room Lamp152
Luggage Room Lamp152
Glove Box Lamp153
Vanity Mirror Lamp153
Defroster154
Rearview Mirror Defroster154
Outside Rearview Mirror Defroster154
Manual Climate Control System155
Heating And Air Conditioning156
Mode Selection To Control The Air Flow157
Temperature Control158
Instrument Panel Vents158
Air Intake Control159
Fan Speed Control160
Air Conditioning160
Ventilation161
Heating161
Air Conditioning (If Equipped)161
Air Conditioning System Operation Tips162
Climate Control Air Filter163
Check The Amount Of Air Cond-R Refrigerant And Compressor Lubricant163
Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)164
Automatic Heating And Air Conditioning166
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning167
Mode Selection167
Temperature Scale Conversion169
Recirculated Air Position170
Outside (Fresh) Air Position170
Fan Speed Control (Automatic System)171
Air Conditioning (Automatic System)171
Blower Off171
Climate Information Screen Selection172
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging173
To Defog Inside Windshield (Manual System)173
To Defrost Outside Windshield (Manual System)174
To Defog Inside Windshield (Automatic System)174
To Defrost Outside Windshield175
Defogging Logic175
Storage Compartment177
Center Console Storage177
Glove Box177
Multi Box178
Luggage Box178
Interior Features179
Cigarette Lighter179
Ashtray179
Cup Holder180
Sunvisor180
Power Outlet181
Shopping Bag Holder182
Clothes Hanger182
Floor Mat Anchor(S)183
Luggage Net Holder183
Cargo Screen184
Exterior Features186
Roof Rack186
Audio System188
Antenna188
Audio Remote Control189
Volume189
Seek/Prset189
Mute189
Aux, Usb And Ipod Port190
Advanced Lighting Speaker190
Fm Radio Reception191
How Vehicle Audio Works191
Am Radio Reception192
Fm Radio Station192
Satellite Radio Reception193
Using A Cellular Phone Or A Two-Way Radio194
Care Of Disc194
Playing An Incompatible Copy Protected Audio Cd194
Ac1A0Csan195
Ac170Csan195
Ac110Csan195
Ac100Csan195
Using Radio, Setup, Volume And Audio Control196
Fm/Am Button196
Seek Button196
Scan Button196
Disp Button197
Preset Button197
Setup Button197
Sdvc (Speed Dependent Volume Conrol)197
Media198
Sat198
Clock198
Phone/P. Bass (Powerbass)198
Tune & Audio Control Knob199
Bass Control199
Middle Control199
Treble, Fader, Balance Controls199
Using Cd Player200
Cd Eject Button200
Button (Random)200
Button (Repeat)200
Track Button201
Folder Button201
Info Button201
Tune Knob And Enter Button201
Order Of Playing Files (Folders)202
Using Usb Device203
Using Ipod207
Sirius Satellite Radio Information210
Satellite Radio Channels210
Satellite Radio Reception Factors210
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)210
Using Sirius Satellite Radio211
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Phone Operation213
Bluetooth - General Features214
Receiving A Phone Call215
Talking On The Phone215
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Audio Music Streaming215
Phone Setup216
Pairing A Phone216
Connecting A Phone217
Changing Priority218
Deleting A Phone218
Advanced Menu218
Contacts Sync (Automatic Phonebook Download Setting)219
Language Of Bluetooth Wireless Technology Voice Recognition219
Bluetooth Wireless Technology System Off219
Voice Recognition Activation / Menu Tree219
Making A Phone Call220
Direct Calling220
Calling By Name220
Phone Book (In-Vehicle)221
Dialing By Number221
Adding Entry By Voice221
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Audio Speaker Adaptation222
Adding Entry By Phone222
Changing Name222
Deleting Name222
Driving Your Vehicle223
Exhaust System Checks224
Before Driving225
Before Entering Vehicle225
Necessary Inspections225
Before Starting225
Key Positions227
Ignition Switch Position227
Lock / Acc (Accessory) / On Positions227
Start Position227
Starting The Engine228
Automatic Transaxle228
Engine Start/Stop Button230
Acc (Accessory)231
On231
Start/Run231
Starting Engine Procedure232
Isg (Idle Stop And Go) System235
Auto Stop235
To Stop The Engine In Idle Stop Mode235
Auto Start - To Restart The Engine From Idle Stop Mode236
Engine Restarts Automatically If236
Condition Of Isg System Operation237
Isg System Deactivation237
Isg System Malfunction238
Manual Transaxle Operation239
Using The Clutch240
Downshifting240
Good Driving Practices240
Automatic Transaxle Operation242
Transaxle Ranges243
P (Park)243
R (Reverse)244
N (Neutral)244
D (Drive)244
Sports Mode244
Shift Lock System245
Ignition Key Interlock System246
Good Driving Practices (Shift Lock Use)246
Moving Up A Steep Grade From A Standing Start246
Shift-Lock Override246
Brake System247
Power Brakes247
In The Event Of Brake Failure247
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator248
Rear Drum Brakes248
Applying The Parking Brake248
Releasing The Parking Brake249
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)250
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)252
Esc Operation253
Esc Operation Off254
Esc Ndicator Light254
Esc Off Usage255
Hill-Start Assist Control (Hac)255
Vehicle Stability Management (Vsm)256
Good Braking Practices257
Cruise Control System259
To Set Cruise Control Speed259
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed260
To Decrease The Cruising Speed260
To Temporarily Accelerate With The Cruise Control On261
To Cancel Cruise Control, Do One Of The Following261
To Resume Cruising Speed At More Than Approximately 40 Km/H (25 Mph)262
To Turn Cruise Control Off262
Active Eco System Operation263
Limitation Of Active Eco Operation263
Economical Operation264
Special Driving Conditions266
Hazardous Driving Conditions266
Reducing The Risk Of A Rollover266
Rocking The Vehicle267
Smooth Cornering268
Driving At Night268
Driving In The Rain269
Driving In Flooded Areas269
Highway Driving270
Winter Driving271
Snowy Or Icy Conditions271
Snow Tires271
Check Battery And Cables272
Change To "Winter Weight" Oil If Necessary272
To Keep Locks From Freezing272
Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze272
Trailer Towing273
Don't Let Ice And Snow Accumulate Underneath273
Carry Emergency Equipment273
Vehicle Load Limit274
Tire And Loading Information Label274
Vehicle Capacity Weight274
Seating Capacity274
Towing Capacity275
Cargo Capacity275
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit275
Certification Label277
Vehicle Weight279
Vehicle Curb Weight279
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)279
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)279
What To Do In An Emergency280
Road Warning281
In Case Of An Emergency While Driving282
If The Engine Stalls At A Cross-Road Or Crossing282
If You Have A Flat Tire While Driving282
If The Engine Stalls While Driving282
If The Engine Will Not Start283
Emergency Starting283
Jump Starting284
Maintenance284
Push-Starting285
If The Engine Overheats286
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)287
Low Tire Pressure Telltale288
Tpms (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator289
Changing A Tire With Tpms290
If You Have A Flat Tire (With Spare Tire, If Equipped)292
Jack And Tools292
Jacking Instructions292
Removing And Storing The Spare Tire293
Changing Tires293
Wheel Nut Tightening Torque296
Important - Use Of Compact Spare Tire298
If You Have A Flat Tire (Tire Mobility Kit, If Equipped)300
Notes On The Safe Use Of The Tire Mobility Kit301
Components Of The Tire Mobility Kit302
Using The Tire Mobility Kit303
Distributing The Sealant304
Checking The Tire Inflation Pressure304
Mobility Kit Technical Data305
Towing306
Removable Towing Hook (Front)307
Emergency Towing308
Emergency Towing Precautions309
Tie-Down Hook (For Flatbed Towing)310
Engine Compartment View - 1.6L312
Engine Compartment View - 2.0L313
Maintenance Services314
Owner Maintenance Precautions315
Owner Maintenance Schedule316
When You Stop For Fuel316
While Operating Your Vehicle316
At Least Monthly317
At Least Twice A Year317
At Least Once A Year317
Scheduled Maintenance Service318
Normal Maintenance Schedule319
12,000 Km Or 6 Months320
24,000 Km Or 12 Months321
48,000 Km Or 24 Months322
72,000 Km Or 36 Months323
96,000 Km Or 48 Months324
120,000 Km Or 60 Months325
144,000 Km Or 72 Months326
168,000 Km Or 84 Months327
192,000 Km Or 96 Months328
216,000 Km Or 108 Months329
240,000 Km Or 120 Months330
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions331
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items332
Engine Oil336
Checking The Engine Oil Level336
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter337
Engine Coolant338
Checking The Coolant Level338
Recommended Engine Coolant339
Changing The Coolant340
Checking The Brake/Clutch Fluid Level341
Checking The Washer Fluid Level342
Parking Brake343
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement344
Wiper Blades Inspection345
Wiper Blades Replacement345
Front Windshield Wiper Blade346
Rear Window Wiper Blade347
For Best Battery Service348
Battery Recharging349
Reset Items350
Tires And Wheels351
Tire Care351
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures351
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure352
Tire Rotation353
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance354
Tire Replacement355
Compact Spare Tire Replacement355
Wheel Replacement356
Tire Traction356
Tire Maintenance356
Tire Sidewall Labeling356
Tire Size Designation357
Wheel Size Designation357
Tire Speed Ratings357
Checking Tire Life (Tin: Tire Identification Number)358
Tire Ply Composition And Material358
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure358
Maximum Load Rating358
Uniform Tire Quality Grading359
Tread Wear359
Traction - Aa, A, B & C359
Temperature -A, B & C360
Tire Terminology And Definitions360
Radial-Ply Tires363
Fuses364
Inner Panel Fuse Replacement365
Memory Fuse366
Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement366
Multi Fuse367
Fuse/Relay Panel Description368
Inner Fuse Panel368
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel371
Appearance Care376
Exterior Care376
Finish Maintenance376
Waxing377
Finish Damage Repair377
Bright-Metal Maintenance378
Underbody Maintenance378
Aluminum Or Chrome Wheel Maintenance378
Corrosion Protection379
Keep Your Vehicle Clean380
Keep Your Garage Dry380
Keep Paint And Trim In Good Condition380
Don't Neglect The Interior380
Interior Care381
Cleaning The Upholstery And Interior Trim381
Cleaning The Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing381
Cleaning The Interior Window Glass381
Emission Control System382
Crankcase Emission Control System382
Evaporative Emission Control System382
Canister383
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (Pcsv)383
Exhaust Emission Control System383
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions (Carbon Monoxide)383
Operating Precautions For Catalytic Converters384
Specifications & Consumer Information386
Engine Specifications387
Dimensions387
Bulb Wattage387
Tires And Wheels Specifications388
Capacity/Weight388
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities389
Recommended Sae Viscosity Number391
Temperature Range For Sae Viscosity Numbers391
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)392
Vehicle Certification Label392
Tire Specification And Pressure Label393
Engine Number393
Refrigerant Label393