Kia Soul: Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the only type of coolant that should be used because it helps prevent corrosion in the cooling system, lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish your coolant in accordance with the maintenance schedule in section 7. Before winter, have your coolant tested to assure that its freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures anticipated during the winter.
Snowy or icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or
to install tire chains on your tires.
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size
and ...
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the battery system. Visually inspect the battery
and cables as described in section 7. The level of charge in your battery can be
checked by an authorized Kia dea ...
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Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S). Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the HO2S connector.
3.
Measure resistance between th ...
Instrument cluster
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Fuel gauge
5. LCD display
6.Warning and indicator lights (if equipped)
7. Turn signal indicator lights ...
Opening the tailgate
The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key or central door lock switch.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle switch and
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