Kia Soul: Push-starting
Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle and manual transaxle vehicles equipped with clutch lock system cannot be push-started.
Follow the directions in this section for jump-starting.
WARNING - Tow starting vehicle
Never tow a vehicle to start it because the sudden surge forward when the engine starts could cause a collision with the tow vehicle.
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm
to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow these jump starting procedures.
If in doubt, we strongly recom ...
If the engine overheats
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power,
or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine will probably be too hot. If this happens,
you should:
1. Pull off th ...
See also:
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
RKE Battery Checker
09954-2P100
Measuring the RKE battery
voltage
...
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then
wait for at least 30 seconds.
2.
Turn the steering wheel so that the fro ...
Components
1. Steering column assembly
2. Universal joint assembly
3. Steering gear box
...