Kia Soul: Vehicle weight glossary
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer.
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of the vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's specifications and the certification label:
- Base curb weight
- Vehicle curb weight
- Cargo weight
- GAW (Gross axle weight)
- GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
- GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
- GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)
Certification label
The certification label is located on the driver's door sill at the center pillar.
This label shows the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle. This
is called the GVWR (Gross ...
Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard
equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. ...
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Components
1. Clutch pedal assembly
2. Ignition lock and clutch switch
3. Master cylinder
4. Clutch tube
5. Clutch release cylinder
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Distributing the sealant
11. Immediately drive approximately 4~6miles (7~10km or, about 10min) to evenly
distribute the sealant in the tire.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). If possible, do not fall below a speed ...
Exterior overview
1. Hood
2. Head lamp
3. Fog lamp
4. Tire and wheel
5. Outside rearview mirror
6. Panoramic sunroof
7. Front windshield wiper blades
8.Windows
9. Door
10. Fuel filler li ...