Kia Soul: Maintenance / Parking brake - hand type

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2021 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) 2020-2021 Owners Manual: Pre-tensioner seat belt

Your vehicle is equipped with pretensioner seatbelts at the front and rear outboard seating positions. The purpose of the pre-tensioner is to make sure that the seat belts fit tightly against the occupant's body in certain collisions. The pre-tensioner seat belts may be activated in crashes where ...

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2021 Owners Manual: Remote keyless entry system operations

Lock (1) All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed while all doors are closed. The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors are locked. However, if any door, engine hood or tailgate remains open, the hazard warning lights will not operate. If all doors, engine hood and ...