Kia Soul: Engine coolant
The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a year, at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.
WARNING - Cooling fan
Use caution when working near the blade of the cooling fan. The electric motor (cooling fan) is controlled by engine coolant temperature, refrigerant pressure and vehicle speed. It may sometimes operate even when the engine is not running.
Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section.
WARNING - California proposition 65
Engine oil contains chemi ...
Checking the coolant level
Check the condition and connections of all cooling system hoses and heater hoses.
Replace any swollen or deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled between F and L marks on the side o ...
See also:
Engine Control Module (ECM). Schematic Diagrams
ECM Terminal And Input/Output signal [M/T]
ECM Terminal Function (M/T)
Connector [C100-MA]
Pin No.
Description
Connected to
1
Inject ...
On-vehicle Inspection
Inspect ignition coil assembly and
Perform spark test
1.
Check for DTCs.
...
Tightening Torques
Item
N.m
kgf.m
lb-ft
Ignition coil mounting bolt
9.8 ~ 11.8
1.0 ~ 1.2
7.2 ~ 8.7
Spark plug
14.7 ~ 24.5
1.5 ~ 2. ...