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 ...
See also:
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Hog ring clip installer
09880-4F000
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Outside rearview mirror
Be sure to adjust the mirror angles before driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and right-hand outside rearview
mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted remotely with the remote switch ...
Record your key number
The key code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the key set. Should
you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate
the keys easily. Remove the b ...