Kia Soul: Maintenance / 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 antifreeze characteristics in cold climates
to prevent freezing.
WARNING
Coolant
- Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
- Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the
windshield and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage to paint and body
trim.
- Windshield Washer fluid agents contain some amounts of alcohol and
can be flammable under certain circumstances. Do not allow sparks or flame to
contact the washer fluid or the washer fluid reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
or occupants could occur.
- Windshield washer fluid is poisonous to humans and animals. Do not
drink and avoid contacting windshield washer fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reservoir. Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake/clutch fluid, ...
Checking the parking brake 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 ...
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If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather, open the windows for a short time to let the hot air inside the vehicle escape. To help reduce moisture inside of the windows on rainy or humid days, decrease the humidity inside the vehicle by operating the air conditioning system. ...
The heated washer nozzle function defreeze the washer nozzles in freezing weather. The heated washer nozzle will turn on and off automatically when the ignition switch is in ON or when the engine is running in following conditions: - Turns ON when the outside temperature is below 5°C, and OFF when it ...