KIA Soul EV (2018 year). Instruction — part 25

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
forming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
Should you have any doubts con-
cerning the inspection or servicing of
your vehicle, we strongly recom-
mend that you have an authorized
Kia dealer perform this work.
An authorized Kia dealer has factory
trained technicians and genuine Kia
parts to service your vehicle proper-
ly. For expert advice and quality serv-
ice, see an authorized Kia dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury.

Owner’s responsibility

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NOTICE

Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsi-
bility.

You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-
dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor-
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle war-
ranties.
Detailed warranty information is pro-
vided in your Warranty & Consumer
Information manual.
Repairs and adjustments required as
a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered.

We recommend you have your vehi-
cle maintained and repaired by an
authorized Kia dealer. An authorized
Kia dealer meets Kia’s high service
quality standards and receives tech-
nical support from Kia in order to pro-
vide you with a high level of service
satisfaction.

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NOTICE -

NHTSA Safety
Corrosion Alert

The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) has
issued a general warning to all vehi-
cle owners of all brands regarding
the risks associated with vehicle
underbody corrosion. From your
initial purchase, take the following
steps to prevent unsafe corrosion
damage to your vehicle:

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• Wash the undercarriage of your

vehicle regularly during the win-
ter and whenever your vehicle has
been exposed to such salts or
chemicals.

• Do a thorough washing of the

undercarriage at the end of the
winter.

• Use professional service techni-

cians or governmental inspection
stations to annually inspect for
corrosion.

• Immediately seek an inspection of

your vehicle if you become visual-
ly aware of corrosion flaking or
scaling or if you become aware of
a change in vehicle performance,
such as soft or spongy brakes, flu-
ids leaking, impairment of direc-
tional control, suspension noises
or rattling metal straps.
NHTSA further advises that after
a vehicle is 7 years old, it is essen-
tial that you take these indicated
maintenance steps to ensure that
you protect yourself from unsafe
corrosion conditions.

Owner maintenance precau-
tions

Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section,
several procedures can be done only
by an authorized Kia dealer with spe-
cial tools.

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NOTICE

Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Warranty & Consumer
Information manual provided with
the vehicle. If you're unsure about
any servicing or maintenance proce-
dure, have it done by an authorized
Kia dealer.

WARNING

- Maintenance

work

Do not wear jewelry or loose
clothing while working under
the hood of your vehicle with
ready (

) mode. These can

become entangled in moving
parts, if you must run the vehi-
cle in the ready (

) mode while

working under the hood, make
certain that you remove all jew-
elry (especially rings, bracelets,
watches, and necklaces) and all
neckties, scarves, and similar
loose clothing before getting
near cooling fans.

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OWNER MAINTENANCE

The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.

Owner maintenance schedule

When you stop for fuel:

• Check the coolant level in the

coolant reservoir.

• Check the windshield washer fluid

level.

• Look for low or under-inflated tires.

Check if the front of the radiator
and condenser are clean and not
blocked with leaves, dirt or insects
etc. If any of the above parts are
extremely dirty or you are not sure
of their condition, take your vehicle
to an authorized Kia dealer.

While operating your vehicle:

• Check for vibrations in the steering

wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.

• Notice if your vehicle constantly

turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.

• When stopping, listen and check

for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.

• If any slipping or changes in the

operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.

• Check the reduction gear P (Park)

function.

• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your

vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).

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At least monthly:

• Check the coolant level in the

coolant reservoir.

• Check the operation of all exterior

lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.

• Check the inflation pressures of all

tires including the spare.

At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):

• Check the radiator, heater and air

conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.

• Check the windshield washer

spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.

• Check the headlight alignment.
• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,

shields and clamps.

• Check the lap/shoulder belts for

wear and function.

• Check for worn tires and loose

wheel lug nuts.

At least once a year:

• Clean the body and door drain

holes.

• Lubricate the door hinges and

checks, and hood hinges.

• Lubricate the door and hood locks

and latches.

• Lubricate the door rubber weather-

strips.

• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate the reduction

gear linkage and controls.

• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.

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Maintenance

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
ing conditions apply, follow the
Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions.
• Repeated driving short distance of

less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles
(16 km)in freezing temperature

• Extensive engine idling or low

speed driving for long distances

• Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,

unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads

• Driving in areas using salt or other

corrosive materials or in very cold
weather

• Driving in heavy dust condition
• Driving in heavy traffic area
• Driving on uphill, downhill, or

mountain road repeatedly

• Towing a trailer or using a camper,

or roof rack

• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other

commercial use of vehicle towing

• Driving over 106 mile/h(170 km/h)
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go

condition

If your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you should
inspect, replace or refill more fre-
quently than the following Normal
Maintenance Schedule. After 120
months or 150,000 miles continue to
follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.

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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.

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: When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at

the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or motor compartment damage.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

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Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months

❑

Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)

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Inspect cooling system *

1

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Inspect 12V battery condition

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Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections

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Inspect brake fluid

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Inspect disc brakes and pads

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Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting bolts

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Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots

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Inspect brake pedal

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Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

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Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)

15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months

❑

Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refriger-
ant and performance (if equipped)

❑

Inspect cooling system *

1

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Inspect 12V battery condition

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Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections

❑

Inspect brake fluid

❑

Inspect disc brakes and pads

❑

Inspect suspension ball joints & mounting bolts

❑

Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots

❑

Inspect brake pedal

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Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

❑

Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

30,000 miles (48,000 km) 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 bolts

❑

Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots

❑

Inspect brake pedal

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

❑

Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months

❑

Inspect reduction gear oil

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

45,000 miles (72,000 km) 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 bolts

❑

Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots

❑

Inspect brake pedal

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

❑

Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

60,000 miles (96,000 km) 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 bolts

❑

Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots

❑

Inspect brake pedal

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

❑

Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

75,000 miles (120,000 km) 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 bolts

❑

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 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

❑

Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 66 months

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

90,000 miles (144,000 km) 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 bolts

❑

Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots

❑

Inspect brake pedal

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

❑

Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

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97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

105,000 miles (168,000 km) 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 bolts

❑

Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots

❑

Inspect brake pedal

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

❑

Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 90 months

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

❑

Inspect reduction gear oil

120,000 miles (192,000 km) 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 bolts

❑

Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots

❑

Inspect brake pedal

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months)

❑

Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)

❑

Replace coolant
(First at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) then
after every 30,000 miles (48,000km))

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or

replace.

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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 item

Maintenance

operation

Maintenance intervals

Driving

condition

Reduction gear oil

R

Every 75,000 miles (120,000 km)

C, D, E, G,

H, I, K

Drive shaft and boots

I

Inspect more frequently

depending on the condition

C, D, E, F, G,

H, I, J, K

Climate control air filter (if equipped)

I

Inspect more frequently

depending on the condition

C, D, E, F, G

Disc brakes and pads

I

Inspect more frequently

depending on the condition

C, D, E, G, H

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SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5

miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles)
in freezing temperature.

B : Extensive low speed driving for long distances.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-

spread roads.

D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive

materials or in very cold weather

E : Driving in heavy dust condition
F : Driving in heavy traffic area

G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing.
J : Driving in very cold weather.
K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h).
L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.

Maintenance item

Maintenance

operation

Maintenance intervals

Driving

condition

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

I

Inspect more frequently

depending on the condition

C, D, E, F,

G, H, I, K

Front suspension ball joints

R

Replace more frequently

depending on the condition

C, E, G