air filter KIA SOUL 2009 Owners Manual

Introduction
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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Low beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light*
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Malfunction indicator*
Immobilizer indicator*
Low fuel level warning light
Glow indicator (Diesel only)
Fuel filter warning light (Diesel only)
* : if equipped Tailgate open warning light
❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Charging system warning light
Door ajar warning light
A050000AAM
ESP indicator*
ESP OFF indicator*
Front fog light indicator*
Engine oil pressure warning light
Overspeed warning light*
120km/h
Electric power steering (EPS)
system warning light*
O/D OFF indicator*
O/D
OFF
Air bag warning light*
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator*
Low tire pressure telltale*
Rear fog light indicator*
Cruise indicator*
Cruise SET indicator*

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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OAM019004
1. Engine coolant reservoir....................7-26
2. Engine oil filler cap ............................7-25
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-29
4. Fuel filter* ..........................................7-33
5. Air cleaner .........................................7-34
6. Fuse box ............................................7-51
7. Negative battery terminal ............6-4/7-38
8. Positive battery terminal ..............6-4/7-38
9. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick* .....7-30
10. Radiator cap ..............................6-6/7-28
11. Engine oil dipstick............................7-25
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ....7-32
* : if equipped
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

Features of your vehicle
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Glow indicator
(Diesel engine)
The indicator illuminates when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position. The
engine can be started after the preheat
indicator light goes off. The illuminating
time varies with the water temperature,
air temperature and battery condition.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after the preheating is complet-
ed, turn the ignition key once more to
the LOCK position for 10 seconds, and
then to the ON position, in order to pre-heat again.
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Fuel filter warning light (Diesel engine)
This warning light illuminates for 3 sec-
onds after the ignition switch is set to the
ON position and then it will go off. If it
lights up while the engine is running, it
indicates that water has accumulated
inside the fuel filter. If this happens,
remove the water from the fuel filter. For
more information, refer to “Fuel filter” insection 7. D150330BUN-U1
Overspeed warning
(if equipped)
Type A Overspeed warning light
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning light will
blink. This is to prevent you from over-speeding. Overspeed warning chime
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning chime will
sound for about 5 seconds. This is to pre-
vent you from overspeedingd.
Type B Overspeed warning chime
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning chime will
sound. This is to prevent you from over-speeding.
120km/h
CAUTION
When the fuel filter warning light is
illuminated, engine power (vehiclespeed & idle speed) may decrease. If you keep driving with the warninglight on, you can damage your vehi-
cle's engine parts and injection sys-tem of the Common Rail.
If this occurs, have your vehiclechecked by an authorized KIA deal-
er as soon as possible.
CAUTION
If the preheat indicator continues to illuminate or blink on and off afterthe engine has warmed up or while driving, have the system checked
by an authorized KIA dealer assoon as possible.

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Engine compartment / 7-2 Maintenance services / 7-4
Owner maintenance / 7-6Scheduled maintenance service / 7-8Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-21Engine oil / 7-25Engine coolant / 7-26Brake/clutch fluid / 7-29Automatic transaxle fluid / 7-30
Washer fluid / 7-32Parking brake / 7-32
Fuel filter / 7-33
Air cleaner / 7-34
Wiper blades / 7-35Battery / 7-38
Tires and wheels / 7-41 Fuses / 7-51 Light bulbs / 7-60
Appearance care / 7-68
Emission control system / 7-74
Maintenance

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Maintenance
OAM019004
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Fuel filter
5. Air cleaner
6. Fuse box
7. Negative battery terminal
8. Positive battery terminal
9. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick*
10. Radiator cap
11. Engine oil dipstick
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
* : if equipped
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Diesel Engine
* The actual engine cover in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Maintenance
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: Driving in summer season temperature over 40 °C (104 °F - SAUDI, UAE, OMAN, KUWAIT, BAHRAIN, QATAR, IRAN,
YEMEN ETC) or driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h) must conform the severe driving condition.
* 4
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Drive belts * 1
III IIIII
Engine oil and engine For Middle East
oil filter * 2
Except Middle East R R R R R R R R
Engine timing belt 2.0 Gasoline
Tensioner/idler 2.0 Gasoline Air cleaner filter For China, India, Middle East R R R R R R R R Except
China, India, Middle East I I R I I R I I
Spark plugs For Europe 1.6 Gasoline R RExcept Europe
Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) *
4
Inspect when replacing the timing belt
Replace every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 12 months *
3
Inspect every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
and replace every 135,000 km (90,000 miles) or 72 months * 4
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE (CONT.)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Valve clearance * 5
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap II
Vacuum hose and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I I
Vacuum hose (for EGR & throttle body) III IIIII
(if equipped)
Fuel filter *6For Europe II
Except Europe IRI R
Fuel lines, hoses and connections II
Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)
For Europe II
Except EuropeIRIR
Cooling system
Inspect “Coolant level and leak” every day
Inspect “Water pump” when replacing the drive belt or timing belt
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.* 4
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
* 5
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. An authorized KIA dealer should perform the operation.
* 6
: The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel
quality. If there are some important matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter
immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized KIA dealer for details.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Inspect every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months * 4

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Drive shaft and boots I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Bolt and nuts on chassis and body I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter For Europe R R R R
(if equipped) Except Europe R R R R R R R R
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Automatic transaxle fluid For Europe I I I I I R I I(if equipped) Except Europe
III IIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM

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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - GASOLINE ENGINE
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Engine oil and engine For Middle East R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, D, E, oil filter
Except Middle East REvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months F, G, H, I, K
Air cleaner filter R C, E
Spark plugs R B, H
Engine timing belt 2.0 Gasoline R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months D, E, F, G
Manual transaxle fluid For Europe R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) C, D, E, G, H, I, K
(if equipped) Except Europe R Every 100,000 km (62,000 miles)
Automatic transaxle fluid For Europe R Every 45,000 km (30,000 miles) A, C, D, E, F,
(if equipped) Except Europe R Every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) G, H, I, K
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I C, D, E, F, G
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition Replace more frequently
depending on the condition

Maintenance
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Severe driving conditions
A : Repeated short distance driving
B : Extensive idling
C : Driving in dusty, rough roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in sandy areas
F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C (90°F) G : Driving in mountainous areas
H : Towing a trailer
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle tow-
ing
J : Driving in very cold weather
K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Front suspension ball joints I C, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors I C, D, E, G, H
Drum brakes and linings (if equipped) I C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake I C, D, G, H
Drive shaft and boots I C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, K
Climate control air filter (if equipped) I C, E, G
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition