fuel cap KIA SOUL 2017 Owner's Guide

Maintenance
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Underinflation also results in
excessive wear, poor handling and
reduced fuel economy. Wheel
deformation also is possible. Keep
your tire pressures at the proper
levels. If a tire frequently needs
refilling, have it checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Overinflation produces a harsh ride, excessive wear at the center
of the tire tread, and a greater pos-
sibility of damage from road haz-
ards.
Warm tires normally exceed rec- ommended cold tire pressures by 4
to 6 psi (28 to 41 kPa). Do not
release air from warm tires to
adjust the pressure or the tires will
be underinflated.
Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation valve caps. Without the valve cap,
dirt or moisture could get into the
valve core and cause air leakage. If
a valve cap is missing, install a
new one as soon as possible. Always observe the following:
Check tire pressure when the tires
are cold. (After vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or
hasn't been driven more than one
mile (1.6 km) since startup.)
Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you check the pres-
sure of other tires.
Never overload your vehicle. Be careful not to overload a vehicle
luggage rack if your vehicle is
equipped with one.Checking tire inflation pressure
Check your tires once a month or
more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gauge to check
tire pressure. You cannot tell if your
tires are properly inflated simply by
looking at them. Radial tires may
look properly inflated even when
they're underinflated.
Check the tire's inflation pressure
when the tires are cold. - "Cold"
means your vehicle has been sitting
for at least three hours or driven no
more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
WARNING- Tire inflation
Overinflation or underinflation
can reduce tire life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and
lead to sudden tire failure. This
could result in loss of vehicle
control and potential injury.

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Maintenance
Cold Tire Pressure:The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascals (kPa) before a tire has built
up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: A code molded into
the sidewall of a tire signifying that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle. Intended Outboard Sidewall:
The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
air pressure.
Light truck (LT) tire: A tire designat-
ed by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load ratings: The maximum load
that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure.
Load Index: An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating: The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:
The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg).
Occupant Distribution: Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Ply: A layer of rubber-coated parallel
cords.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty
information contained in the
Warranty & Maintenance booklet in
your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system to meet all
applicable emission regulations.
There are three emission control
systems, as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control sys-
tem
(2) Evaporative emission control sys- tem
(3) Exhaust emission control system
In order to assure the proper function
of the emission control systems, it is
recommended that you have your
vehicle inspected and maintained by
an authorized Kia dealer in accor-
dance with the maintenance sched-
ule in this manual. Caution for the Inspection and
Maintenance Test (With Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system)
To prevent the vehicle from mis-
firing during dynamometer test-
ing, turn the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system off by
pressing the ESC switch.
After dynamometer testing is completed, turn the ESC system
back on by pressing the ESC
switch again.1. Crankcase emission control system
The positive crankcase ventilation
system is employed to prevent air
pollution caused by blow-by gases
being emitted from the crankcase.
This system supplies fresh filtered air
to the crankcase through the air
intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
the fresh air mixes with blow-by
gases, which then pass through the
PCV valve into the induction system.
2. Evaporative emission con-trol (including ORVR:
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery)
system
The Evaporative Emission Control
System is designed to prevent fuel
vapors from escaping into the atmos-
phere.
(The ORVR system is designed to
allow the vapors from the fuel tank to
be loaded into a canister while refu-
eling at the gas station, preventing
the escape of fuel vapors into the
atmosphere.)

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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute
to fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements
are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL. Lubricant Volume Classification
Engine oil *
1*2
(drain and refill)
recommended
(or equivalent) 1.6 L T-GDI
4.75 US qt. (4.5 l)
ACEA A5 or above
1.6 Engine 3.80 US qt. (3.6
l)
API Service SM*3or obove
ILSAC GF-4 or above ACEA A5 or above
2.0 Engine 4.23 US qt. (4.0 l)
Manual transaxle fluid 1.6 Engine 1.7 ~ 1.8 US qt.
(1.6 l ~1.7 l) SAE 70W API-GL 4
HK MTF 70W
SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W GS MTF HD 70W
Automatic transaxle fluid 1.6 Engine
7.08 US qt. (6.7 l)ATF SP-IV (Recommended Kia genuine,
Michang, SK, NOCA, S-OIL)or other brands meeting the
above specification approved by Kia motors corp.
2.0 Engine

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Index
ECO mode (Drive mode integrated control system) . . 6-50
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69
Electric power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-114 Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-114
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system. . . . 8-114
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-115
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 9-3
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41 Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
39 Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
Engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Illuminated engine start/stop button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Engine start/stop button illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system . . . . . 8-114
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-115
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 8-34 Engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Fuel filter (for gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Valve clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35\
Manual transaxle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Automatic transaxle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Dual clutch transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Brake hoses and lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
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