Kia Soul 2018 User manual

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tions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a
result, you may encounter material in this manual that is not applicable
to your specific Kia vehicle.

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enjoyable and safe operation of your new vehicle.
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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Audio system
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
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Specifications & Consumer information
Index
table of contents

Introduction
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Petrol engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Diesel engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
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Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways. We strong-
ly recommend that you read the
entire manual. In order to minimise
the chance of death or injury, you
must read the WARNING and CAU-
TION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words
in this manual to best explain how to
enjoy your vehicle. By reading your
manual, you will learn about fea-
tures, important safety information,
and driving tips under various road
conditions.
The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents.
Use the index when looking for a
specific area or subject; it has an
alphabetical listing of all information
in your manual.
Chapters: This manual has nine
chapters plus an index. Each chapter
begins with a brief list of contents so
you can tell at a glance if that chap-
ter has the information you want.
You will find various WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, and NOTICES in this
manual. These were prepared to
enhance your personal safety. You
should carefully read and follow ALL
procedures and recommendations
provided in these WARNINGS, CAU-
TIONS and NOTICES.
✽✽NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or
helpful information is being provided.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situa-
tion in which harm, serious bod-
ily injury or death could result if
the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation
in which damage to your vehicle
could result if the caution is
ignored.

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Introduction
Petrol engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance,
we recommend you use unleaded
petrol has an octane rating of RON
(Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI
(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher. (Do
not use methanol blended fuels) You
may use unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of RON 91-94 / AKI 87-
90 but it may result in slight perform-
ance reduction of the vehicle.
Except Europe
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
87 or higher. (Do not use methanol
blended fuels)
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as min-
imise exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is
designed to use leaded petrol. When
you are going to use leaded gasoline,
Kia recommends to visit an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner and
ask whether leaded gasoline in your
vehicle is available or not.
Octane Rating of leaded petrol is
same with unleaded one.
Petrol containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of petrol and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-
hol), and petrol or gasohol containing
methanol (also known as wood alco-
hol) are being marketed along with or
instead of leaded or unleaded petrol.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, and do not use
petrol or gasohol containing any
methanol. Either of these fuels may
cause drivability problems and dam-
age to the fuel system, engine control
system and emission control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The
use of leaded fuel is detrimental
to the catalytic converter and
will damage the engine control
system’s oxygen sensor and
affect emission control.
Never add any fuel system clean-
ing agents to the fuel tank other
than what has been specified.
(Kia recommends to consult an
authorised Kia dealer/service
partner for details.)
WARNING
• Do not "top off" after the noz-
zle automatically shuts off
when refuelling.
• Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the event
of an accident.

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Vehicle damage or driveability prob-
lems may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty if they result
from the use of:
1. Gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol.
2. Petrol or gasohol containing
methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
Other fuels
Using fuels such as;
- Silicone (Si) contained fuel,
- MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained
fuel,
- Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and
- Other metalic additives contained
fuels,
may cause vehicle and engine dam-
age. Also, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) may illuminate or cause
plugging, misfiring, poor accelera-
tion, engine stalling, catalyst melting,
abnormal corrosion, life cycle reduc-
tion, etc.
✽✽NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or per-
formance problem caused by the use
of these fuels may not be covered by
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels con-
taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)
may reduce vehicle performance and
produce vapour lock or hard starting.
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which con-
tains methanol. Discontinue use
of any gasohol product which
impairs drivability.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover damage
to the fuel system and any per-
formance problems that are
caused by the use of fuels con-
taining methanol or fuels con-
taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

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Introduction
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and damage components
of the fuel system, engine control sys-
tem and emission control system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use
unleaded petrol which has an octane
rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index)
91 or higher (for Europe) or Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good
quality petrols including fuel additives
regularly, and have problems starting
or the engine does not run smoothly,
one bottle of additives added to the
fuel tank at every 15,000km (for
Europe, Australia and New Zealand)/
5,000km (except Europe, Australia
and New Zealand). Additives are avail-
able from a professional workshop
along with information on how to use
them. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.
Diesel engine
Diesel fuel
Diesel engine must be operated only
on commercially available diesel fuel
that complies with EN 590 or compa-
rable standard. (EN stands for
"European Norm"). Do not use
marine diesel fuel, heating oils, or
non-approved fuel additives, as this
will increase wear and cause dam-
age to the engine and fuel system.
The use of non-approved fuels and /
or fuel additives will result in a limita-
tion of your warranty rights.
Diesel fuel of above cetane 51 is
used in your vehicle. If two types of
diesel fuel are available, use summer
or winter fuel properly according to
the following temperature conditions.
• Above -5°C (23°F) ... Summer type
diesel fuel.
• Below -5°C (23°F) ... Winter type
diesel fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank very
carefully : If the engine stops through
fuel failure, the circuits must be com-
pletely purged to permit restarting.

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Biodiesel
Commercially supplied Diesel blends
of no more than 7% biodiesel, com-
monly known as "B7 Diesel" may be
used in your vehicle if Biodiesel meets
EN 14214 or equivalent specifications.
(EN stands for "European Norm"). The
use of biofuels exceeding 7% made
from rapeseed methyl ester (RME),
fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), veg-
etable oil methyl ester (VME) etc. or
mixing diesel exceeding 7% with
biodiesel will cause increased wear or
damage to the engine and fuel sys-
tem. Repair or replacement of worn or
damaged components due to the use
of non approved fuels will not be cov-
ered by the manufactures warranty.
Biodiesel (for New Zealand)
Commercially supplied Diesel blends
of no more than 7% biodiesel, com-
monly known as "B7 Diesel" may be
used in your vehicle if Biodiesel meets
EN 14214 or equivalent specifications.
(EN stands for "European Norm"). The
use of biofuels exceeding 7%, made
from rapeseed methyl ester (RME),
vegetable oil methyl ester (VME) etc.
or mixing diesel exceeding 7% with
biodiesel will cause increased wear or
damage to the engine and fuel sys-
tem. Repair or replacement of worn or
damaged components due to the use
of non approved fuels will not be cov-
ered by the manufactures warranty.
CAUTION
• Never use any fuel, whether
diesel, B7 biodiesel or other-
wise, that fails to meet the lat-
est petroleum industry speci-
fication.
• Never use any fuel additives
or treatments that are not rec-
ommended or approved by the
vehicle manufacturer.
CAUTION
• Never use any fuel, whether
diesel, B7 biodiesel or other-
wise, that fails to meet the lat-
est petroleum industry speci-
fication.
• Never use any fuel additives
or treatments that are not rec-
ommended or approved by the
vehicle manufacturer.
CAUTION
Do not let any petrol or water
enter the tank. This would make
it necessary to drain it out and
to bleed the lines to avoid jam-
ming the injection pump and
damaging the engine.
CAUTION - Diesel Fuel
(if equipped with DPF)
It is recommended to use the
regulated automotive diesel fuel
for diesel vehicle equipped with
the DPF system.
If you use diesel fuel including
high sulfur (more than 50 ppm
sulfur) and unspecified addi-
tives, it can cause the DPF sys-
tem to be damaged and white
smoke can be emitted.

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Introduction
No special break-in period is needed.
By following a few simple precautions
for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you
may add to the performance, econo-
my and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• Whilst driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is need-
ed to properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first
2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Your vehicle at a glance
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Bonnet ..................................................4-28
2. Head lamp
(Features of your vehicle)...................4-115
Head lamp (Maintenance).....................8-95
3. Front fog lamp
(Features of your vehicle)...................4-121
Front fog lamp (Maintenance).............8-102
4. Wheel and tyre (Maintenance) .............8-66
Wheel and tyre (Specification) ...............9-6
5. Outside rearview mirror ........................4-43
6. Panorama sunroof ................................4-33
7. Front windscreen wiper blades
(Features of your vehicle)...................4-124
Front windscreen wiper blades
(Maintenance).......................................8-59
8. Windows ...............................................4-23
9. Parking assist system...........................4-90
OPS016005R
■Front view
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Door locks.............................................4-16
2. Fuel filler lid ..........................................4-30
3. Rear combination lamp
(Maintenance).......................................8-95
4. High mounted stop lamp
(Maintenance).....................................8-108
5. Rear window wiper blade .....................8-60
6. Tailgate..................................................4-21
7. Antenna ..................................................5-2
8. Rearview camera ...............................4-112
9. Parking assist system (Rear)................4-86
OPS016006L
■Rear view
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Inside door handle ................................4-17
2. Power window switch ............................4-23
3. Central Door lock/unlock switch...........4-17
4. Power window lock switch.....................4-27
5. Outside rearview mirror control.............4-44
6. Outside rearview mirror folding.............4-45
7. Fuel filler lid open lever .........................4-30
8. Headlight levelling device....................4-123
9. BSD On/Off button ................................6-71
10. LDWS On/OFF button.........................6-78
11. Steering wheel heater On/Off Button..4-40
12. ESC Off button....................................6-45
13. Instrument panel illumination
control switch ......................................4-47
14. Sound mood lamp.................................5-3
15. Steering wheel ....................................4-37
16. Tilt and telescopic steering control
lever.....................................................4-39
17. Inner fuse panel ..................................8-79
18. Bonnet release lever ...........................4-28
19. Transaxle shift lever ..........6-18, 6-23, 6-30
20. Seat.......................................................3-2
OPS016004R
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Cruise control button ............................5-54
2. Driver’s front air bag .............................3-53
3. Horn ......................................................4-40
4. Audio remote control buttons................5-15
5. Instrument cluster .................................4-46
6. Lighting control lever (Except Europe)..4-114
Wiper and washer control lever
(For Europe) .......................................4-124
7. Wiper and washer control lever
(Except Europe)..................................4-124
Lighting control lever (For Europe) .....4-114
8. Ignition switch or Engine start/stop
button.............................................6-11, 6-6
9. Audio.......................................................5-9
10. Hazard warning flasher.........................7-2
11. Climate control system..........4-137, 4-148
12. Front seat warmer/
Seat air ventilation.................4-172, 4-174
13. Power outlet ......................................4-175
14. Centre console storage box..............4-166
15. Parking brake......................................6-41
16. Glove box..........................................4-116
17. Passenger’s front air bag....................3-53
18. Smart parking assist system button..4-102
19. Parking assist system button..............4-90
OPS016003R
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OPS076113R/OPS076100R
1. Engine oil filler cap................................8-45
2. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ........8-52
3. Engine oil dipstick ................................8-44
4. Engine coolant reservoir ......................8-49
5. Radiator cap ..........................................8-50
6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir....................8-51
7. Positive battery terminal........................8-62
8. Negative battery terminal ......................8-62
9. Fuse box................................................8-80
10. Air cleaner ..........................................8-54
❈The actual engine cover in the vehicle may
differ from the illustration.
■■Petrol Engine (1.6 MPI)
■■Petrol Engine (1.6 GDI)

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Your vehicle at a glance
OPS076104R/OPS076133R
1. Engine oil filler cap................................8-45
2. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ........8-52
3. Engine oil dipstick ................................8-44
4. Engine coolant reservoir ......................8-49
5. Radiator cap ..........................................8-50
6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir....................8-51
7. Positive battery terminal........................8-62
8. Negative battery terminal ......................8-62
9. Fuse box................................................8-80
10. Air cleaner ..........................................8-54
❈The actual engine cover in the vehicle may
differ from the illustration.
■■Petrol Engine (1.6 T-GDI)
■■Petrol Engine (2.0 MPI)

Your vehicle at a glance
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OPS076056R
1. Engine oil filler cap................................8-47
2. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ........8-52
3. Engine oil dipstick ................................8-46
4. Engine coolant reservoir ......................8-49
5. Radiator cap ..........................................8-50
6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir....................8-51
7. Positive battery terminal........................8-62
8. Negative battery terminal ......................8-62
9. Fuse box................................................8-80
10. Air cleaner ..........................................8-54
❈The actual engine cover in the vehicle may
differ from the illustration.
■■Diesel Engine (1.6L)

Safety features of your vehicle
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Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Front seat adjustment - manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
• Front seat adjustment - power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
• Headrest (for front seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
• Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
• Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
• Armrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
• Headrest (for rear seat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
• Pre-tensioner seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
• Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
• Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
• Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Air bag - supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . 3-44
• How does the air bag system operate . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
• Air bag warning and indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
• Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
• Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag. . 3-62
• SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
• Additional safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
• Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70

Safety features of your vehicle
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Front seat
(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height
(4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)
(5) Headrest
Rear seat
(6) Seat back folding
(7) Headrest
SEAT
WARNING - Loose
objects
Loose objects in the driver’s
foot area could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals,
possibly causing an accident.
Do not place anything under the
front seats.
OPS036001R
Manual seat
Power seat