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. ...See also:
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the ignition switch connector (B) and key warning
switch connector (A) from under the steering column.
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Function
Audio Bluetooth System
General Features
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This audio system supports Bluetooth® hands-free and stereo-headset
features.
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Sealant
Items
Specified sealant
Control shaft assembly
LOCTITE 5060 or Anaerobic adhesives type J (For
flange)
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