KIA Soul EV 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep
receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the fre-
quency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
*1: When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled atthe factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or motor compartment damage.

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace. ❈
Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting blots
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting blots
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)

Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 18 months
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting blots
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 30 months
❑Inspect reduction gear oil
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 36 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting blots
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
84,000 km (52,500 miles) or 42 months
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting blots
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
108,000 km (67,500 miles) or 54 months
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 60 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting blots
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect reduction gear oil
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
132,000 km (82,500 miles) or 66 months
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
144,000 km (90,000 miles) or 72 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting blots
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance
156,000 km (97,500 miles) or 78 months
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 84 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting blots
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
180,000 km (112,500 miles) or 90 months
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Inspect reduction gear oil
192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 96 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *
1
❑Inspect 12V battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting blots
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect brake pedal
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace coolant
(First at 192,000 km (120,000 miles) then
after every 48,000km (30,000 miles))
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
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
Maintenance itemMaintenanceoperationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Reduction gear oilREvery 120,000 km (75,000 miles)C, D, E, G, H, I, K
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and padsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H