Kia Soul: Maintenance / Parking brake - hand type

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2022 Owners Manual / Maintenance / Parking brake - hand type

Checking the parking brake

Kia Soul. Parking brake - hand type

Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the system serviced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Stroke : 5 ~ 7 “clicks’’ at a force of 20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).

Washer fluid

Checking the washer fluid level Check the fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain water may be used if washer fluid is not available. However, use washer solvent with ...

Air cleaner

Filter replacement It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed. You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element. Clean the filter by using compressed air. 1. Loosen the ...

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Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2022 Owners Manual: Good braking practices

WARNING Whenever leaving vehicle or parking, always set the parking brake as far as possible and fully engage the vehicle's transaxle into the park position. Vehicles not fully engaged in park with the parking brake set are at risk for moving inadvertently and injuring yourself or others. All vehicles ...

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2022 Owners Manual: Position lamp / Day time running lamp (LED type) replacement (Headlamp Type B)

If the position lamp + DRL (LED) (1) does not operate, have your vehicle checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the ...