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KIA Soul 2011 Owner's Manual

KIA Soul 2011 Owner's Manual (357 pages)

KIA Soul 2011

Brand: KIA | Category: Automobile | Size: 7.84 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Table of Contents
4
Introduction
5
How to Use this Manual
5
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
6
Fuel Requirements
6
Vehicle Handling Instructions
8
Vehicle Break-In Process
8
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Cluster
9
- Your Vehicle at a Glance
  10
- Interior Overview
  11
- Your Vehicle at a Glance
  11
  - Instrumental Panel Overview
    12
  - Engine Compartment
    13
  - Safety Features of Your Vehicle
    14
  - Seats
    15
- Safety Features of Your Vehicle
  16
- Seat Belts
  16
- Seats
  16
- Steering Wheel
  16
- Features of Your Vehicle
  17
  - Front Seat Adjustment - Manual
    17
  - Headrest
    18
  - Seat Height (for Driver’s Seat)
    18
  - Seatback Angle
    18
  - Active Headrest
    20
  - Armrest (for Driver’s Seat, if Equipped)
    20
  - Headrest Removal and Installation
    20
  - Seat Warmer
    21
  - Folding the Rear Seat
    22
  - Rear Seat Adjustment
    22
  - Seatback Pocket
    22
  - Headrest (Rear)
    24
  - Adjusting the Height up and down (Rear Headrest)
    25
  - Removal and Installation of Rear Headrest
    25
  - Seat Belts
    25
  - Seat Belt - Driver's 3-Point System with Emergency Locking Retractor
    27
  - Seat Belt Warning
    27
  - To Fasten Your Seat Belt
    27
  - Shoulder Belt Anchor Height Adjustment
    28
  - Seat Belts - Front Passenger and Rear Seat 3-Point System with Combination Locking Retractor
    29
  - To Release the Seat Belt
    30
  - Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
    31
  - Stowing the Rear Seat Belt
    31
  - The Seat Belt Pre-Tensioner System
    32
  - Infant or Small Child
    34
  - Seat Belt Precautions
    34
  - Larger Children
    35
  - Do Not Lie down
    36
  - Injured Person
    36
  - One Person Per Belt
    36
  - Restraint of Pregnant Women
    36
  - Care of Seat Belts
    37
  - Keep Belts Clean and Dry
    37
  - Periodic Inspection
    37
  - When to Replace Seat Belts
    37
- Child Restraint System
  38
- Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System
  46
- Driver's Front Air Bag
  46
- Passenger's Front Air Bag
  46
- Instrument Cluster
  51
- Door Locks
  85
  - Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
    85
  - Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
    86
  - Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
    88
  - Impact Sensing Door Unlock System
    88
  - Closing the Tailgate
    89
  - Opening the Tailgate
    89
  - Emergency Tailgate Safety Release
    90
  - Windows
    91
  - Auto down Window (Driver’s Window)
    92
  - Power Windows
    92
  - Window Opening and Closing
    92
  - Power Window Lock Button
    93
  - Opening the Hood
    94
  - Closing the Hood
    95
  - Closing the Fuel Filler Lid
    96
  - Opening the Fuel Filler Door
    96
  - Refueling Dangers
    97
  - Sunroof
    99
  - Automatic Reversal
    100
  - Sliding the Sunroof
    100
  - Sunshade
    101
  - Tilting the Sunroof
    101
  - Resetting the Sunroof
    102
  - Power Steering
    103
  - Steering Wheel
    103
  - Tilt Steering
    103
  - Horn
    104
  - Day/Night Rearview Mirror
    105
  - Electric Chromic Mirror (ECM)
    105
  - Inside Rearview Mirror
    105
  - Outside Rearview Mirror
    106
  - Electric Type Remote Control
    107
  - Remote Control - Manual Type
    107
  - Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror
    108
  - Instrument Cluster
    109
  - Gauges
    110
  - Instrument Panel Illumination
    110
  - Speedometer
    110
  - Tachometer
    110
  - Engine Temperature Gauge
    111
  - Fuel Gauge
    112
  - Odometer/Tripmeter/Ecominder Indicator
    112
  - Odometer
    113
  - Trip Computer
    113
  - Tripmeter
    113
  - Odometer (Trip Computer)
    114
  - Tripmeter Mode
    114
  - Average Fuel Consumption Mode
    115
  - Distance to Empty Mode
    115
  - Driving Time Mode
    115
  - Ecominder Indicator ECO On/Off
    116
  - Warnings and Indicators
    116
  - Air Bag Warning Light Info
    117
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    118
  - Seat Belt Warning Info
    118
  - Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
    119
  - Front Fog Light Indicator
    119
  - Low Beam Indicator
    119
  - Turn Signal Indicator
    119
  - Low Brake Fluid Level Warning
    120
  - Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
    120
  - O/D off Indicator
    121
  - Shift Pattern Indicator
    121
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System Indicator (Type A)
    121
  - TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator
    121
  - Low Tire Pressure Indicator/Tpms Malfunction Indicator
    122
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System Indicator (Type B)
    122
  - Charging System Warning Light
    123
  - Door Ajar Warning Light
    123
  - Immobilizer Indicator
    123
  - Tailgate Open Warning Light
    123
  - Low Fuel Level Warning Light
    124
  - Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
    124
  - Malfunction Indicator (MIL) (Check Engine Light)
    124
  - Cruise Indicators
    125
  - ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Indicator
    125
  - ESC off Indicator
    125
  - Cruise SET Indicator
    126
  - KEY out Indicator
    126
  - Key Reminder Warning Chime
    126
  - Key Is Not Detected
    127
  - LCD Display Warning
    127
  - Low Key Battery
    127
  - Shift to "P" Position
    127
  - Check Steering Wheel Lock
    128
  - Insert Key
    128
  - Press Start Button Again
    128
  - Shift to "P" or "N" to Start Engine
    128
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    129
  - Rearview Camera
    129
  - Battery Saver Function
    130
  - Lighting
    130
  - Lighting Control
    130
  - Parking Light Position
    130
  - Headlight Position
    131
  - High Beam Operation
    131
  - Front Fog Light
    132
  - Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
    132
  - Daytime Running Light
    133
  - Wiper Speed Control
    134
- Wipers and Washers
  134
  - Windshield Washers
    135
  - Windshield Wipers
    135
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    136
  - Door Light
    137
- Interior Light
  137
  - Map Lamp
    137
  - Room Lamp
    137
  - Outside Rearview Mirror Defroster
    139
  - Rear Window Defroster
    139
  - Manual Climate Control System
    140
  - Heating and Air Conditioning
    141
  - Mode Selection
    142
  - Air Intake Control
    143
  - Instrument Panel Vents
    143
  - Temperature Control
    143
  - Outside (Fresh) Air Position
    144
  - Recirculated Air Position
    144
  - Air Conditioning
    145
  - Fan Speed Control
    145
  - Heating
    145
  - Ventilation
    145
  - Climate Control Air Filter
    147
- Glove Box
  147
  - Checking the Amount of Air Conditioner Refrigerant and Compressor Lubricant
    148
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    149
  - Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
    150
  - Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
    151
  - Defrost-Level (A, D)
    152
  - Air Intake
    153
  - Outside (Fresh) Air
    153
  - Recirculated Air
    153
  - Temperature Conversion
    153
  - To Control Fan Speed
    154
  - Air Conditioning, off Mode
    155
  - To Defog Inside Windshield (Manual System)
    156
- Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
  156
- Automatic Climate Control System
  157
  - To Defog Inside Windshield (Automatic System)
    157
  - To Defrost Outside Windshield (Automatic System)
    157
  - To Defrost Outside Windshield (Manual System)
    157
  - Defogging Logic
    158
  - Center Console Storage
    159
  - Glove Box
    159
- Storage Compartment
  159
- Cigarette Lighter
  160
- Interior Features
  160
  - Luggage Box
    160
  - Multi Box
    160
  - Ashtray
    161
  - Cup Holder
    161
  - Power Outlet
    162
  - Sunvisor
    162
  - Clothes Hanger
    163
  - Shopping Bag Holder
    163
  - Floor Mat Anchor(S)
    164
  - Luggage Net Holder
    164
  - Exterior Features
    165
  - Roof Rack
    165
  - Antenna
    166
- Audio System
  166
  - Audio Remote Control
    167
  - Radio Mode
    167
  - Seek/Preset
    167
  - Volume
    167
  - Advanced Lighting Speaker
    168
  - Aux, USB and Ipod Port
    168
  - AM (MW, LW) Reception
    169
  - FM Reception
    169
  - How Vehicle Audio Works
    169
  - Fading
    170
  - FM Radio Station
    170
  - Multi-Path Cancellation
    170
  - Station Swapping
    170
  - Satellite Radio Reception
    171
  - Using a Cellular Phone or a Two-Way Radio
    171
  - Care of Discs
    172
  - Playing an Incompatible Copy Protected Audio CD
    172
  - Radio, Set Up, Volume Control (PA710/PA715 AMAB, USA)
    173
  - Automatic Channel Selection Button
    174
  - CD/AUX Selection Button
    174
  - FM/AM Selection Button
    174
  - SCAN Button
    174
  - Adjusting the Clock
    175
  - BASS Control, MIDDLE Control, TREBLE Control
    175
  - Sdvc
    175
  - TUNE Knob & Sound Quality Control Knob
    175
  - BALANCE Control
    176
  - FADER Control
    176
  - Preset Button
    176
  - CD (Pa710/Pa715 Amab, Usa)
    177
  - CD Eject Button
    178
  - CD Loading Slot
    178
  - INFO Button
    178
  - REPEAT Button
    178
  - FOLDER Moving Button
    179
  - SEARCH Knob & ENTER Button
    179
  - Using USB (PA710/PA715 AMAB, USA)
    180
  - RANDOM Playback Button
    181
  - SCAN Selection Button
    181
  - TRACK Moving Button
    181
  - USB Selection Button
    181
  - Caution in Using USB Device
    182
  - Rinning Ipod (PA710/PA715 AMAB, USA)
    184
  - CATEGORY Selection Button
    185
  - Ipod Selection Button
    185
  - Caution in Using the Ipod Device
    186
  - Satellite Radio Channels
    187
  - Satellite Radio Reception Factors
    187
  - Sirius Satellite Radio Information
    187
  - Sirius Satellite Radio Service
    187
  - Sirius Satellite Radio (PA710/PA715 AMAB, USA)
    188
  - How to Use SIRIUS Satellite Radio
    189
  - CAT/FOLDER Button
    190
  - Preset Selection Button
    190
  - Sirius Satellite Radio Troubleshooting
    190
  - Bluetooth Phone Operation
    191
  - Bluetooth Language Setting
    192
  - Receiving a Phone Call
    192
  - Talking on the Phone
    192
  - Bluetooth Audio Music Streaming
    193
  - Phone Setup
    193
  - Connecting a Phone
    194
  - Pairing a Phone
    194
  - Changing Priority
    195
  - Deleting a Phone
    195
  - Advanced Menu
    196
  - Bluetooth System off
    196
  - Contacts Sync (Automatic Phonebook Download Setting)
    196
  - Voice Recognition Activation
    196
  - Direct Calling
    197
  - Making a Phone Call
    197
  - Menu Tree
    197
  - Adding Entry by Voice
    198
  - Calling by Name
    198
  - Dialing by Number
    198
  - Phone Book (In-Vehicle)
    198
  - Adding Entry by Phone
    199
  - Bluetooth Audio Speaker Adaptation
    199
  - Changing Name
    199
  - Deleting Name
    199
  - Caution in Using Bluetooth Cellular Phone
    200
  - Key Matrix
    201
  - Driving Your Vehicle
    202
- Driving Your Vehicle
  203
- Engine Exhaust Warning
  203
- Before Driving
  204
  - Before Entering Vehicle
    204
  - Before Starting
    204
  - Necessary Inspections
    204
  - Ignition Switch Position
    205
- Key Positions
  205
  - Lock Position
    205
  - ACC (Accessory) Position
    206
  - ON Positon
    206
  - START Position
    206
  - Starting the Engine
    207
  - Engine Start/Stop Button Position
    208
  - Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP Button
    208
  - ACC (Accessory)
    209
  - Start/Run
    210
  - Kick down Mechanism
    211
  - Starting the Gasoline Engine
    211
  - Manual Transaxle Operation
    213
  - Downshifting
    214
  - Using the Clutch
    214
  - Good Driving Practices
    215
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    216
  - P (Park)
    217
  - Transaxle Ranges
    217
  - 2 (Second Gear), L (Low)
    218
  - D (Drive)
    218
  - N (Neutral)
    218
  - R (Reverse)
    218
  - O/D (over Drive) System
    219
  - Sports Mode
    219
  - Ignition Key Interlock System
    220
  - Shift Lock System
    220
  - Good Driving Practices Info
    221
  - Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
    222
- Brake System
  223
  - In the Event of Brake Failure
    223
  - Power Brakes
    223
  - Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
    224
  - Parking Brake
    224
  - Rear Drum Brakes
    224
  - Releasing the Parking Brake
    225
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    226
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    228
  - ESC Operation
    229
  - ESC Operation off
    229
  - ESC off Usage
    230
  - Cruise Control System
    233
  - To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
    234
  - To Set Cruise Control Speed
    234
  - To Cancel Cruise Control
    235
  - To Decrease the Cruising Speed
    235
  - To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
    235
  - To Resume Cruising Speed at more than Approximately 40 Km/H (25 Mph)
    236
  - To Turn Cruise Control Off, Do One of the Following
    236
- Economical Operation
  237
- Special Driving Conditions
  239
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    240
  - Driving at Night
    241
  - Smooth Cornering
    241
  - Driving in Flooded Areas
    242
  - Driving in the Rain
    242
  - Highway Driving
    243
  - Snow Tires
    244
  - Snowy or Icy Conditions
    244
- Winter Driving
  244
- Trailer Towing
  246
  - Cargo Capacity
    247
  - Tire and Loading Information Label
    247
  - Vehicle Capacity Weight
    247
- Vehicle Load Limit
  247
- Certification Label
  249
- Vehicle Weight
  251
- GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
  251
- GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
  251
- GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
  251
What to Do in an Emergency
252
- If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving
  253
- In Case of an Emergency While Driving
  253
- If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing
  253
- Hazard Warning Flasher Info
  253
- Road Warning
  253
- If the Engine will Not Start
  254
- If Engine Doesn't Turn over or Turns over Slowly
  254
- If Engine Turns over Normally but Does Not Start
  254
- If the Engine Stalls While Driving
  254
- Emergency Starting
  255
- Jump Starting
  255
- Jump Starting Procedure
  256
- Push-Starting
  256
- If the Engine Overheats
  257
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Type a
  258
- Low Tire Pressure Telltale
  259
- TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator (if Equipped)
  260
- Changing a Tire with TPMS
  261
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Type B
  263
- Low Tire Pressure Telltale/Tpms Malfunction Indicator
  263
- Jacking Instructions
  268
- If You Have a Flat Tire
  268
- Jack and Tools
  268
- Removing and Storing the Spare Tire
  269
- Changing Tires
  269
- Wheel Nut Tightening Torque
  272
- Important - Use of Compact Spare Tire
  274
- Towing
  276
- Removable Towing Hook (Front)
  277
- Emergency Towing
  278
- Emergency Towing Precautions
  279
- Tie-Down Hook (for Flatbed Towing, if Equipped)
  280
Maintenance
281
- Brake Fluid Reservoir
  282
- Engine Compartment - 1.6L
  282
- Engine Coolant Reservoir
  282
- Engine Oil Dipstick
  282
- Engine Oil Filler Cap
  282
- Fuse Box
  282
- Negative Battery Terminal
  282
- Positive Battery Terminal
  282
- Radiator Cap
  282
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
  282
  - Engine Compartment - 2.0L
    283
  - Maintenance Services
    284
  - Owner Maintenance Schedule
    285
  - When You Stop for Fuel
    285
  - At Least Monthly
    286
  - At Least Once a Year
    286
  - At Least Twice a Year (I.e., Every Spring and Fall)
    286
  - While Operating Your Vehicle
    286
  - Engine Control System Maintenance
    287
  - Maintenance Schedule
    287
  - Chassis and Body Maintenance
    288
  - Chart Symbols
    290
  - Engine Oil and Filter
    291
  - Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
    291
  - Fuel Filter
    291
  - Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap
    291
  - Air Cleaner Filter
    292
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    292
  - Coolant
    292
- If Equipped
  292
- Manual Transaxle Fluid
  292
- Drive Shafts and Boots
  293
- Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
  293
- Suspension Mounting Bolts
  293
- Rear Brake Drums and Linings
  293
- Engine Oil
  294
- Checking the Engine Oil Level
  294
- Engine Coolant
  295
- Checking the Coolant Level
  295
- Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
  295
- Recommended Engine Coolant
  296
- Changing the Coolant
  297
- Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
  298
- Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
  299
- Checking the Power Steering Hose
  299
- Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level Check
  300
- Changing the Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  301
- Washer Fluid Level Check
  302
- Checking the Parking Brake
  302
- Filter Replacement
  303
- Air Cleaner
  303
- Wiper Blades Care
  304
- Blade Inspection
  304
- Blade Replacement
  304
- Front Windshield Wiper Blade
  305
- Rear Window Wiper Blade
  306
- Battery Maintenance
  307
- Battery Recharging
  308
- Reset Items
  309
- Tires and Wheel Maintenance
  310
- Tire Care
  310
- Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
  310
- Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
  311
- Tire Rotation
  312
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
  313
- Tire Replacement
  314
- Tire Maintenance
  315
- Tire Traction
  315
- Wheel Replacement
  315
- Compact Spare Tire Replacement
  315
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
  316
- Manufacturer or Brand Name
  316
- Tire Size Designation
  316
- Wheel Size Designation
  316
- Dot : XXXX XXXX Oooo
  317
- Checking Tire Life (TIN: Tire Identification Number)
  317
- Tire Speed Ratings
  317
- Tire Ply Composition and Material
  318
- Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
  318
- Maximum Load Rating
  318
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  318
- Traction - AA, A, B & C
  319
- Temperature -A, B & C
  319
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
  320
- Radial-Ply Tires
  322
- Summer Tires
  322
- Snow Tires Information
  322
- All Season Tires
  322
- Fuses
  323
- Inner Panel Fuse Replacement
  324
- Memory Fuse
  325
- Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement
  325
- Multi Fuse
  326
- Fuse/Relay Panel Description
  327
- Inner Fuse Panel
  328
- Engine Compartment Fuse Panel
  330
- Appearance Care
  332
- Exterior Care
  332
- Finish Maintenance
  332
- Washing
  332
- Waxing
  333
- Finish Damage Repair
  333
- Bright-Metal Maintenance
  333
- Underbody Maintenance
  334
- Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
  334
- Common Causes of Corrosion
  335
- High-Corrosion Areas
  335
- Moisture Breeds Corrosion
  335
- Corrosion Protection
  335
- Keep Paint and Trim in Good Condition
  336
- Don't Neglect the Interior
  336
- Keep Your Garage Dry
  336
- Keep Your Vehicle Clean
  336
- Interior Care
  337
- Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
  337
- Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
  337
- Cleaning the Interior Window Glass
  337
- Emission Control System
  338
- Crankcase Emission Control System
  338
- Evaporative Emission Control (Including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) System
  338
- Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions (Carbon Monoxide)
  339
- Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
  339
- Canister
  339
- Exhaust Emission Control System
  339
- Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
  340
- Specifications & Consumer Information
  341
- Dimensions
  342
- Bulb Wattage
  342
- Tires and Wheels Data
  343
- Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
  344
- Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
  345
- Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
  345
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  346
- Vehicle Certification Label
  346
- Tire Specification and Pressure Label
  347
- Engine Number
  347
- Index
  348
- Spare Tire
  354

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