Kia Soul (2024 year). Manual in english

Maintenance

Battery

Replacing rear window wiper
blade

1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out the

wiper blade assembly.

2. Install the new blade assembly by

inserting the center part into the slot
in the wiper arm until it clicks into
place.

3. Make sure the blade assembly is

installed firmly by trying to pull it
slightly.

To prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, have an authorized
Kia dealer replace the wiper blade.

Battery

The battery powers the engine in order
to move the vehicle as well as supplying
power to the various devices installed in
the vehicle.

For best battery service

• Keep the battery securely mounted.

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Keep the battery top clean and dry.

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Keep the terminals and connections

clean, tight, and coated with petro

leum jelly or terminal grease.

• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the

battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.

• If the vehicle is not going to be used

for an extended time, disconnect the
battery cables.

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Risk of explosion

Keep lit cigarettes and all other
flames or sparks away from
the battery.

The battery contains hydrogen

-- a highly combustible gas
which will explode if it comes
in contact with a flame or

spark.

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Keep batteries out of the reach
of children because batteries
contain highly corrosive SUL

FURIC ACID and electrolytes.

Do not allow battery acid to contact your
skin, eyes, clothing or paint finish.

Wear eye protection when
charging or working near a
battery. Always provide venti

lation when working in an

enclosed space.

Always read the following
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.

If any electrolyte gets into
your eyes, flush your eyes with
clean water for at least 15 min

utes and get immediate medi

cal attention. If electrolyte gets on your
skin, thoroughly wash the contacted
area. If you feel pain or burning sensa

tion, get medical attention immediately.

An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose the battery

according to your local law(s) or regula

tion.

The battery contains lead. Do
not dispose of it after use.
Please return the battery to an
authorized Kia dealer to be

recycled.
Never attempt to recharge the battery
when the battery cables are connected.

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Risk of electrocution
Never touch the electrical ignition sys

tem while the vehicle is running. This
system works with high voltage which
can "zap" you.

NOTICE

If you connect unauthorized electronic
devices to the battery, the battery may
be discharged. Never use unauthorized
devices.

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Recharging battery
Never attempt to recharge the battery
when the battery cables are connected.

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Battery lead compound
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead com

pounds. Wash hands after handling.

Battery recharging

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery

Should your vehicle's battery become
discharged either run the engine for at
least 60 minutes driving or at idle. Alter

natively you may connect a fully auto

matic regulated charger to the engine
compartment front jumper posts.

When recharging the battery, observe
the following precautions:
• The battery must be removed from the

vehicle and placed in an area with
good ventilation.

• Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or

flame near the battery.

• Watch the battery during charging,

and stop or reduce the charging rate
if the battery cells begin gassing (boil

ing) violently or if the temperature of
the electrolyte of any cell exceeds 120
°F (49 °C).

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• Wear eye protection when checking

the battery during charging.

• Disconnect the battery charger in the

following order.

1. Turn off the battery charger main

switch.

2. Unhook the negative clamp from

the negative battery terminal.

3. Unhook the positive clamp from the

positive battery terminal.

• Before performing maintenance or

recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the vehicle.

• The negative battery cable must be

removed first and installed last when
the battery is disconnected.

Reset items

The following items should be reset after
the battery has been discharged or the
battery has been disconnected.
• Auto up/down window (Refer to "Win

dow opening and closing" on page 4-
24)

• Trip computer (Refer to "Trip informa

tion (Trip computer)" on page 4-52)

• Climate control system (Refer to

"Automatic climate control system" on
page 4-90)

Tires and wheels

For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within the
load limits and weight distribution rec

ommended for your vehicle.

Recommended cold tire inflation
pressures

All tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. "Cold Tires"
means the vehicle has not been driven
for at least three hours or driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km).

Recommended pressures must be main

tained for the best ride, vehicle handling,
and minimum tire wear.

For recommended inflation pressure,
refer to "Tires and wheels" on page 9-5.

All specifications (sizes and pressures)
can be found on a label attached to the
driver's side center pillar.

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Tire underinflation
Inflate your tires consistent with the
instructions provided in this manual.
Regularly check the tire inflation pres

sure, and correct it as needed: at least
twice a month and before any long trips

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on the road. If you fail to observe this
precaution, you may be driving on
underinflated tires, which may not only
compromise your vehicle's driving stabil

ity, but also lead to tire damage and the
risk of an accident. This risk is much
higher on hot days and when driving for
long periods at high speeds.

Failure to maintain specified pressure
may result in excessive wear, poor han

dling, reduced fuel economy, deforma

tion of tire and/or wheel, harsh ride
conditions, possibility for additional
damage from road hazards, or result in
tire failure.

Tire pressure

Always observe the following:
• Check tire pressure when the tires are

cold. (After vehicle has been parked
for at least three hours or hasn't been
driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) since
startup.)

• Check the pressure of your spare tire

each time you check the pressure of
other tires.

• Never overload your vehicle. Be care

ful not to overload a vehicle luggage
rack if your vehicle is equipped with
one.

• Warm tires normally exceed recom

mended cold tire pressures by 4 to 6
psi (28 to 41 kPa). Do not release air
from warm tires to adjust the pressure
or the tires will be underinflated.

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Tire Inflation
Overinflation or underinflation can reduce
tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling,
and lead to sudden tire failure.

This could result in loss of vehicle control
and potential injury.

Checking tire inflation pressure

Check your tires once a month or more.

Use a good quality gauge to check tire
pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are
properly inflated simply by looking at
them. Radial tires may look properly
inflated even when they're underin

flated.

Check the tire's inflation pressure when
the tires are cold. "Cold" means your
vehicle has been sitting or at least three
hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6
km).

1. Remove the valve cap from the tire

valve stem.

2. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the

valve to get a pressure measurement.
If the cold tire inflation pressure
matches the recommended pressure
on the tire and loading information
label, no further adjustment is neces

sary.

3. If the pressure is low, add air until you

reach the recommended amount.

4. If you overfill the tire, release air by

pushing on the metal stem in the cen

ter of the tire valve.

5. Recheck the tire pressure with the tire

gauge.

6. Be sure to put the valve caps back on

the valve stems. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and mois

ture.

Inspect your tires frequently for proper
inflation as well as wear and damage.
Always use a tire pressure gauge.

Tires with too much or too little pressure
wear unevenly causing poor handling,
loss of vehicle control, and sudden tire

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failure leading to accidents, injuries, and
even death. The recommended cold tire
pressure for your vehicle can be found in
this manual and on the tire label located
on the driver's side center pillar.

Tire rotation

To equalize tread wear, it is recom

mended that the tires be rotated every
8,000 miles (13,000 km) or sooner if
irregular wear develops.

During rotation, check the tires for cor

rect balance.

When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres

sure, improper wheel alignment, out of-
balance wheels, severe braking or
severe cornering. Look for bumps or
bulges in the tread or side of tire.
Replace the tire if you find either of
these conditions. Replace the tire if fab

ric or cord is visible. After rotation, be sure
to bring the front and rear tire pres

sures

to specification and check lug nut
tightness.

Refer to "Tires and wheels" on page 9-5.
Disc brake pads should be inspected for
wear whenever tires are rotated.

Rotate radial tires that have an asym

metric tread pattern only from front to
rear and not from right to left.

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Mixing tires
Do not mix bias ply and radial ply tires
under any circumstances. This may
cause unusual handling characteristics.

Wheel alignment and tire balance

The wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to
give you the longest tire life and best
overall performance.

In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However, if
you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.

If you notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.

CAUTION

Wheel weight
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use
only approved wheel weights.

Tire replacement

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread.

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This shows there is less than 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) of tread left on the tire. Replace
the tire when this happens.

Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replacing
the tire.

The ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
works by comparing the speed of the
wheels. The tire size affects wheel
speed. When replacing tires, all 4 tires
must use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Using tires of a
different size can cause the ABS (Anti-
lock Brake System) and ESC (Electronic
Stability Control) to work irregularly.

It is best to replace all four tires at the
same time. If that is not possible, or nec

essary, then replace the two front or two
rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire
can seriously affect your vehicle's
handling.

NOTICE

We recommend that when replacing tires,
use the same originally supplied with the
vehicles. If not, that affects driv

ing

performance.

Wheel replacement

When replacing the metal wheels for any
reason, make sure the new wheels are
equivalent to the original factory units in
diameter, rim width and offset.

A wheel that is not the correct size may
adversely affect wheel and bearing life,
braking and stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clearance, body-
to-tire clearance, snow chain clearance,
speedometer and odometer calibration,
headlight aim and bumper height.

CAUTION

Wheels
Wheels that do not meet Kia specifica

tions may fit poorly and result in dam

age to the vehicle or unusual handling
and poor vehicle control.

Tire traction

Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces.

Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. Slow down
whenever there is rain, snow or ice on
the road to reduce the possibility of los

ing control of the vehicle.

Tire maintenance

In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease tire
wear.

If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have
your dealer check the wheel alignment.

When you have new tires installed, make
sure they are balanced. This will increase
vehicle ride comfort and tire life. Addi

tionally, a tire should always be rebal

anced if it is removed from the wheel.

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2. Tire size designation

A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire size
designation. You will need this informa

tion when selecting replacement tires for
your vehicle. The following explains what
the letters and numbers in the tire size
designation mean.
Example tire size designation:

(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designator
could vary depending on your vehicle.)

P235/65R17 108T
• P: Applicable vehicle type (tires

marked with the prefix "P" are
intended for use on passenger vehi

cles or light trucks; however, not all
tires have this marking).

• 235: Tire width in millimeters.

Tires and wheels

Tire sidewall labeling

This information identifies and describes
the fundamental characteristics of the tire
and also provides the tire identifica

tion

number (TIN) for safety standard
certification.

The TIN can be used to identify the tire
in case of a recall.

1. Manufacturer or brand name

Manufacturer or Brand name is shown.

• 65: Aspect ratio. The tire's section

height as a percentage of its width.

• R: Tire construction code (Radial).

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17: Rim diameter in inches.

• 108: Load Index, a numerical code

associated with the maximum load
the tire can carry.

• T: Speed Rating Symbol. See the

speed rating chart in this section for
additional information.

Wheel size designation

Wheels are also marked with important
information that you need if you ever
have to replace one. The following
explains what the letters and numbers in
the wheel size designation mean.

Example wheel size designation:

7.0JX17
• 7.0: Rim width in inches.
• J: Rim contour designation.

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17: Rim diameter in inches.

Tire speed ratings

The chart below lists many of the differ

ent speed ratings currently being used
for passenger vehicle tires. The speed
rating is part of the tire size designation
on the sidewall of the tire. This symbol
corresponds to that tire's designed max

imum safe operating speed.

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Speed Rating

Symbol

Maximum Speed

112 mph (180 km/h)

118 mph (190 km/h)

130 mph (210 km/h)

149 mph (240 km/h)

Above 149 mph (240 km/h)

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3. Checking tire life (TIN: Tire
Identification Number)

Any tires that are over 6 years old, based
on the manufacturing date, should be
replaced by new ones. You can find the
manufacturing date on the tire sidewall
(possibly on the inside of the wheel), dis

playing the DOT Code. The DOT Code
is a series of numbers on a tire consisting
of numbers and English letters. The
manufacturing date is designated by the
last four digits (characters) of the DOT
code.

DOT: X X X X X X X X OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a plant
code number, tire size and tread pattern
and the last four numbers indicate week
and year manufactured.

For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1623 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2023.

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Tire age
Replace tires within the recommended
time frame. Failure to replace tires as
recommended can result in sudden tire
failure, which could lead to a loss of con

trol and an accident.

4. Tire ply composition and mate

rial

The number of layers or plies of rubber-
coated fabric in the tire. Tire manufac

turers also must indicate the materials in
the tire, which include steel, nylon, poly

ester, and others. The letter "R" means
radial ply construction; the letter "D"
means diagonal or bias ply construction;
and the letter "B" means belted-bias ply
construction.

5. Maximum permissible inflation
pressure

This number is the greatest amount of air
pressure that should be put in the tire. Do
not exceed the maximum per

missible

inflation pressure. Refer to "Tire and
loading information label" on page 5-47
for recommended inflation pres

sure.

6. Maximum load rating

This number indicates the maximum load
in kilograms and pounds that can be
carried by the tire. When replacing the
tires on the vehicle, always use a tire that
has the same load rating as the fac

tory

installed tire.

7. Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width.

For example:
Treadwear 200

Traction AA

Temperature A

Tires degrade over time, even when they
are not being used. Regardless of the
remaining tread, we recommend that tires
be replaced after approximately six
(6) years of normal service. Heat caused
by hot climate or frequent high loading
conditions can accelerate the aging pro

cess.

Tread wear

The tread wear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would

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wear one-and-a-half times (1½) as well
on the government course as a tire
graded 100.

The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart sig

nificantly from the norm due to varia

tions in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteristics
and climate.

These grades are molded on the side-
walls of passenger vehicle tires. The tires
available as standard or optional equip

ment on your vehicle may vary with
respect to grade.

Traction - AA, A, B & C

The traction grades, from highest to low

est, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction per

formance.

The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking trac

tion tests, and does not include accelera

tion, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.

Temperature -A, B & C

The temperature grades are A (the high

est), B and C representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a speci

fied indoor laboratory test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive tem

perature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of

performance which all passenger vehicle
tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of per

formance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.

Tire terminology and definitions

Refer to the following for detailed defini

tions of the terms that are found in the tire
description.

Air Pressure The amount of air inside
the tire pressing outward on the tire. Air
pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).

Accessory Weight This means the com

bined weight of optional accessories.
Some examples of optional accessories
are automatic transmission, power seats,
and air conditioning.

Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire's
height to its width.

Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that
is located between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from steel or
other reinforcing materials.

Bead The tire bead contains steel wires
wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire
onto the rim.

Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which
the plies are laid at alternate angles less
than 90 degrees to the centerline of the
tread.

Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air
pressure in a tire, measured in pounds
per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa)
before a tire has built up heat from driv

ing.

Curb Weight This means the weight of
a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the maxi

mum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
but without passengers and cargo.

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DOT Markings A code molded into the
sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S. Department of
Transportation motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code includes the
Tire Identification Number (TIN), an
alphanumeric designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer, produc

tion

plant, brand and date of production.

GVW R Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAW R FRT Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.

GAW R RR Gross Axle Weight Rating
for the Rear axle.

Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of
an asymmetrical tire that must always
face outward when mounted on a vehi

cle.

Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit for air
pressure.

Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by
its manufacturer as primarily intended for
use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles.

Load ratings The maximum load that a
tire is rated to carry for a given inflation
pressure.

Load Index An assigned number rang

ing from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the
load carrying capacity of a tire.

Maximum Inflation Pressure The maxi

mum air pressure to which a cold tire
may be inflated. The maximum air pres

sure is molded onto the sidewall.

Maximum Load Rating The load rating
for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire.

Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The
sum of curb weight; accessory weight;
vehicle capacity weight; and production
options weight.

Normal Occupant Weight The number
of occupants a vehicle is designed to
seat multiplied by 150 pounds (68 kg).

Occupant Distribution Designated
seating positions.

Outward Facing Sidewall The side of a
asymmetrical tire that has a particular
side that faces outward when mounted
on a vehicle. The outward facing side

wall bears white lettering or bears man

ufacturer, brand, and/or model name
molding that is higher or deeper than the
same moldings on the inner facing
sidewall.

Passenger (P-Metric) Tire A tire used
on passenger cars and some light duty
trucks and multipurpose vehicles.

Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel
cords.

Pneumatic tire A mechanical device
made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and
steel or other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel, pro

vides the traction and contains the gas
or fluid that sustains the load.

Production options weight The com

bined weight of installed regular produc

tion options weighing over 5 lbs. (2.3 kg)
in excess of the standard items which
they replace, not previously considered in
curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride level

ers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and
special trim.

Recommended Inflation Pressure
Vehicle manufacturer's recommended
tire inflation pressure and shown on the
tire placard.

Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to the beads
are laid at 90 degrees to the cen

terline

of the tread.

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Rim A metal support for a tire and upon
which the tire beads are seated.

Sidewall The portion of a tire between
the tread and the bead.

Speed Rating An alphanumeric code
assigned to a tire indicating the maxi

mum speed at which a tire can operate.

Traction The friction between the tire
and the road surface. The amount of
grip provided.

Tread The portion of a tire that comes
into contact with the road.

Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands,
sometimes called "wear bars," that show
across the tread of a tire when only 2/32
inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains.

UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards, a tire information system that
provides consumers with ratings for a
tire's traction, temperature and tread

wear. Ratings are determined by tire
manufacturers using government test

ing procedures. The ratings are molded
into the sidewall of the tire.

Vehicle Capacity Weight The number
of designated seating positions multi

plied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the rated
cargo and luggage load.

Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
Load on an individual tire due to curb
and accessory weight plus maximum
occupant and cargo weight.

Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire Load
on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the
curb weight, accessory weight, and
normal occupant weight and driving by
2.

Vehicle Placard A label permanently
attached to a vehicle showing the origi

nal equipment tire size and recom

mended inflation pressure.

All season tires

Kia specifies all season tires on some
models to provide good performance for
use all year round, including snowy and
icy road conditions.

All season tires are identified by ALL
SEASON and/or M+S (Mud and Snow)
on the tire sidewall. Snow tires have bet

ter snow traction than all season tires and
may be more appropriate in some areas.

Summer tires

Kia specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior performance
on dry roads.

Summer tire performance is substan

tially reduced in snow and ice. Summer
tires do not have the tire traction rating
M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire side
wall. if you plan to operate your vehicle
in snowy or icy conditions, Kia recom

mends the use of snow tires or all sea

son tires on all four wheels.

Snow tires

If you equip your vehicle with snow tires,
they should be the same size and have
the same load capacity as the original
tires.

Snow tires should be installed on all four
wheels; otherwise, poor handling may
result.

Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa)
more air pressure than the pressure rec

ommended for the standard tires on the
tire label on the driver's side of the cen

ter pillar, or up to the maximum pressure
shown on the tire sidewall, whichever is
less.

Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120
km/h) when your vehicle is equipped
with snow tires.

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Do not use summer tires at tempera

tures below 45

°F (7 °C) or when driving

on snow or ice. At temperatures below 45
°F (7 °C), summer tires can lose elas

ticity, and therefore traction and braking
power as well. Change the tires on your
vehicle to winter or all-weather tires of the
same size as the standard tires of the
vehicle. Both types of tires are identi

fied

by the M+S (Mud and Snow) mark

ing.

Using summer tires at very cold
temperatures could cause cracks to form,
thereby damaging the tires per

manently.

Tire chains

Tire chains, if necessary, should be
installed on the front wheels.

Be sure that the chains are installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

To minimize tire and chain wear, do not
continue to use tire chains when they
are no longer needed.
• When driving on roads covered with

snow or ice, drive at less than 20 mph
(30 km/h).

• Use the SAE "S" class or wire
chains.

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If you hear noise caused by

chains

contacting the body, retighten the
chain to avoid contact with the vehicle
body.

• To prevent body damage, retighten

the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles
(0.5~1.0 km).

• Do not use tire chains on vehicles

equipped with aluminum wheels. In
unavoidable circumstance, use a wire
type chain.

• Use wire chains less than 0.47 inches

(12 mm) to prevent damage to the
chain's connection.

Radial-ply tires

Radial-ply tires provide improved tread
life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride.

The radial-ply tires used on this vehicle
are of belted construction, and are
selected to complement the ride and
handling characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load car

rying capacity, as bias-ply or bias belted
tires of the same size, and use the same
recommended inflation pressure.

Mixing of radial-ply tires with bias-ply or
bias belted tires is not recommended.
Any combinations of radial-ply and bias-
ply or bias belted tires when used on the
same vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to follow
is: Identical radial-ply tires should always
be used as a set of four.

Longer wearing tires can be more sus

ceptible to irregular tread wear. It is very
important to follow the tire rotation interval
shown in this section to achieve the
tread life potential of these tires.
Cuts and punctures in radial-ply tires are
repairable only in the tread area, because
of sidewall flexing. Consult your tire
dealer for radial-ply tire repairs.

Low aspect ratio tire (if
equipped)

Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided for
sporty looks.

Because the low aspect ratio tires are
optimized for handling and braking, it
may be more uncomfortable to ride in
and there is more noise compare with
normal tires.

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Fuses

CAUTION

Because the sidewall of the low aspect
ratio tire is shorter than the normal, the
wheel and tire of the low aspect ratio tire
is easier to be damaged. So, follow the
instructions below.
• When driving on a rough road or off

road, drive cautiously because tires
and wheels may be damaged. And
after driving, inspect tires and wheels.

• When passing over a pothole, speed

bump, manhole, or curb stone, drive
slowly so that the tires and wheels are
not damaged.

• If the tire is impacted, we recommend

that you inspect the tire condition or
contact an authorized Kia dealer.

• To prevent damage to the tire, inspect

the tire condition and pressure every
1,900 miles (3,000 km).

• It is not easy to recognize the tire

damage with your own eyes. But if
there is the slightest hint of tire dam

age, even though you cannot see the
tire damage with your own eyes, have
the tire checked or replaced because
the tire damage may cause air leak

age from the tire.

• If the tire is damaged by driving on a

rough road, off road, pothole, man

hole, or curb stone, it will not be cov

ered by the warranty.

• You can find out the tire information

on the tire sidewall.

Fuses

A vehicle's electrical system is protected
from electrical overload damage by
fuses.

Blade type

Cartridge type

Multi fuse

This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels, one
located in the driver's side panel bolster,
the other in the engine compartment
near the battery.

If any of your vehicle's lights, accesso

ries, or controls do not work, check the
appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse has
blown, the element inside the fuse will
melt.

If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver's side fuse panel.

If the replacement fuse blows, this indi

cates an electrical problem. Avoid using

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the system involved and immediately
consult an authorized Kia dealer.

Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car

tridge type, and multi fuse for higher
amperage ratings.

W ARNING

Fuse replacement
• Never replace a fuse with anything

but another fuse of the same rating.

• A higher capacity fuse could cause

damage and possibly a fire.

• Never install a wire or aluminum foil

instead of the proper fuse - even as a
temporary repair. It may cause exten

sive wiring damage and a possible
fire.

• Do not arbitrarily modify or add-on

electric wiring to the vehicle.

NOTICE

• When replacing a fuse, Turn ignition

to the OFF position and turn off
switches of all electrical devices; then
remove the battery (-) terminal.

• The actual fuse/relay panel label may

differ from equipped items.

W ARNING

Electrical Fire
Always ensure replacements fuses and
relays are securely fastened when
installed. Failure to do so can result in a
vehicle fire.

Do not remove fuses, relays and termi

nals fastened with bolts or nuts. The
fuses, relays and terminals may be fas

tened incompletely, and it may cause a
possible fire. If fuses, relays and termi

nals fastened with bolts or nuts are

blown, we recommend that you consult
with an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

When replacing a blown fuse or relay,
make sure the new fuse or relay fits
tightly into the clips. Failure to tightly
install the fuse or relay may cause dam

age to the wiring and electric systems.

CAUTION

• Do not input any other objects except

fuses or relays into fuse/relay termi

nals, such as a screwdriver or wiring. It
may cause contact failure and system
malfunction.

• Do not plug in screwdrivers or after

market wiring into the terminal origi

nally designed for fuses and relays
only. The electrical system and wiring
of the vehicle interior may be dam

aged or burned due to contact failure.

• If you directly connect the wire on the

taillight or replace the bulb which is
over the regulated capacity to install
trailers etc., the inner junction block
can get burned.

W ARNING

Electrical wiring repairs
All electrical repairs should be per

formed by authorized Kia dealerships
using approved Kia parts. Using other
wiring components, especially when ret

rofitting multimedia or theft alarm sys

tem, car phone or radio may cause
vehicle damage and increase the risk of
a vehicle fire.

Maintenance

Fuses

NOTICE

Remodeling Prohibited
Do not rewire your vehicle in any way as
doing so may affect the performance of
several safety features in your vehicle.
Rewiring your vehicle may also void your
warranty and cause you to be responsi

ble for any subsequent vehicle damage
which may result.

Replacing inner panel fuse

1. Turn the ignition switch and all other

switches off.

2. Open the fuse panel cover.

3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.

Use the removal tool provided on the
engine fuse panel cover.

4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if

it is blown.

Spare fuses are provided in the
engine compartment fuse panel.

5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,

and make sure it fits tightly in the
clips.

If it fits loosely, consult an authorized Kia
dealer.

If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of
the same rating from a circuit you may
not need for operating the vehicle, such
as the power outlet fuse.

If the head lamp, turn signal lamp, stop
signal lamp, fog lamp, DRL, tail lamp,
HMSL do not work and the fuses are OK,
check the fuse panel in the engine com

partment. If a fuse is blown, it must be
replaced.

NOTICE

If the headlamp, fog lamp, turn signal
lamp, or tail lamp malfunctions even
without any problem to the lamps, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer for assistance.

Replacing engine compartment
fuse

1. Turn the Turn ignition and all other

switches off.

2. Remove the fuse panel cover by

pressing the tab and pulling the cover
up.

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3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if

it is blown. To remove or insert the
fuse, use the fuse puller in the engine
compartment fuse panel.

4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,

and make sure it fits tightly in the
clips. If it fits loosely, consult an autho

rized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

Always securely install the fuse panel
cover in the engine compartment to pro

tect against electrical failure which may
occur from water contact. Listen for the
audible clicking sound to ensure fuse
panel cover is securely fastened.

Multi fuse

If the multi fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:

1. Turn the ignition switch and all other

switches off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the nuts shown in the picture

above.

4. Replace the fuse with a new one of

the same rating.

5. Reverse these steps to reinstall the

multi fuse.

NOTICE

Do not disassemble nor assemble the
multi fuse when it is secured with nuts
and bolts. Incorrect or partial assembly
torque may cause a fire. Have the vehi

cle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Main fuse

If the main fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:

1. Turn the ignition switch and all other

switches off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the nuts shown in the picture

above.

4. Replace the fuse with a new one of

the same rating.

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5. Reverse these steps to reinstall the

multi fuse.

NOTICE

The electronic system may not function
correctly even when the engine com

partment and internal fuse box's individ

ual fuses are not disconnected. In such a
case, the cause of the problem may be
disconnection of the main fuse (BFT
type), which is located inside the positive
battery terminal (+) cap.

Since the main fuse is designed more
intricately than other parts, have the
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.

NOTICE

Do not disassemble nor assemble the
multi fuse when it is secured with nuts
and bolts. Incorrect or partial assembly
torque may cause a fire. Have the vehi

cle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Battery fuse

If the battery fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the nuts shown in the picture

below.

3. Replace the fuse with a new one of

the same rating.

4. Reinstall in the reverse order of

removal.

NOTICE

If the battery fuse is blown, have the
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.

CAUTION

Visually inspect the battery cap to ensure
it is securely closed. If the battery cap is
not securely closed, moisture may enter
the system and damage the elec

trical

components.

Fuse/relay panel description

Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you
can find the fuse/relay label describing
fuse/relay name and capacity.

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Fuses

Description

Fuse rating

Protected component

POWER OUTLET

20 A

Front Power Outlet LH

MODULE2

10 A

Sound Mood Lamp, E/R Junction Block (Power Outlet Relay), Audio,
Front/Rear USB Charger, Wireless Charger, AMP, Driver/Passenger
Door Mood Range Lamp, Power Outside Mirror Switch, A/V & Navi

gation Head Unit, IBU

HEATED MIRROR

10 A

Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, A/C Control Module, ECM

IG1

25 A

PCB Block (Fuse - ABS3, ECU5, SENSOR4, TCU2)

AIR BAG1

15 A

Occupant Detection Sensor, SRS Control Module

A/BAG IND

7.5 A

Instrument Cluster, A/C Control Module

IBU2

7.5 A

IBU

CLUSTER

7.5 A

HUD, Instrument Cluster

MDPS

7.5 A

MDPS Unit

MODULE3

7.5 A

ATM Shift Lever, Stop Lamp Switch

MODULE4

7.5 A

Front View Camera, IBU, Front Radar, Crash Pad Switch, Rear
Cor

ner Radar LH/RH

MODULE5

10 A

Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, A/C Control Module, A/V &
Navigation Head Unit, Front Seat Warmer Control Module, ATM Shift
Lever Indicator, Rear Seat Warmer Module, Audio, ECM (Electric
chromic mirror)

A/C1

7.5 A

E/R Junction Block (Blower Relay, PTC Heater #1/#2 Relay),
A/C

Control Module

WIPER FRT2

25 A

Front Wiper Motor, PCB Block (Front Wiper (Low) Relay)

WIPER RR

15 A

Rear Wiper Motor, ICM Relay Box (Rear Wiper Relay)

WASHER

15 A

Multifunction Switch

MODULE6

7.5 A

IBU

MODULE7

7.5 A

Front/Rear Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat
Control Module, Front Heated Box (Front Heated LH Relay)

WIPER FRT1

10 A

Front Wiper Motor, PCB Block (Front Wiper (Low) Relay), IBU,
ECM/

PCM

A/C2

10 A

ECM/PCM, A/C Control Module, Blower Resistor, Blower Motor, E/R
Junction Block (Blower Relay)

START

7.5 A

[W/O Smart Key & IMMO.] ICM Relay Box (Burglar Alarm Relay),
[With Smart Key or IMMO.] Transmission Range Switch,
IBU,ECM/

PCM, E/R Junction Block (Start Relay)

P/WINDOW LH

25 A

Power Window LH Relay, Driver Safety Power Window Module

P/WINDOW RH

25 A

Power Window RH Relay, Passenger Safety Power Window Module

TAILGATE OPEN

10 A

Tail Gate Open Relay

SUNROOF

20 A

Sunroof Motor

AMP

25 A

[W/O ISG] AMP, [With ISG] DC-DC Converter

S/HEATER FRT

20 A

Front Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Con

trol Module

P/SEAT (DRV)

25 A

POWER SEAT MODULE (DRV)

P/SEAT (PASS)

25 A

POWER SEAT MODULE (PASS)

Maintenance

Fuses

*1: MDPS(Motor Driven Power Steering)

is the same as EPS(Electric Power
Steering).

Description

Fuse rating

Protected component

S/HEATER RR

20 A

Rear Seat Warmer Control Module

DOOR LOCK

20 A

Door Lock/Unlock Relay, ICM Relay Box (T/Turn Unlock Relay)

BRAKE SWITCH

10 A

Stop Lamp Switch, IBU

IBU1

15 A

IBU

AIR BAG2

10 A

SRS Control Module

MODULE1

7.5 A

Hazard Switch, Key Interlock Solenoid, Rain Sensor, Data Link
Con

nector

MEMORY1

10 A

Instrument Cluster, A/C Control Module, HUD

MULTI MEDIA

15 A

Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, DC-DC Converter

Maintenance

Fuses

Fuse Name

Fuse rating

Circuit Protected

B+5

60 A

PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Block (Engine Control Relay, Fuse
-

ECU3, ECU4, HORN, A/C)

B+2

60 A

ICU Junction Block (IPS Control Module)

B+3

60 A

ICU Junction Block (IPS Control Module)

B+4

50 A

ICU Junction Block (Fuse - P/WINDOW LH, P/WINDOW RH,
TAIL

GATE OPEN, SUNROOF, AMP, S/HEATER FRT,

P/SEAT (DRV), P/

SEAT (PASS)

COOLING FAN

60 A

[G4FH] Cooling Fan #1 Relay

REAR HEATER

40 A

Rear Heater Relay

BLOWER

40 A

Blower Relay

IG1

40 A

[W/O Smart Key] Ignition Switch, [With Smart Key] E/R
Junction

Block (PDM (ACC) #2 Relay, PDM (IG1) #3 Relay)

IG2

40 A

[W/O Smart Key] Ignition Switch, Start #1 Relay, [With Smart Key]
E/R Junction Block (PDM (IG2) #4 Relay), Start #1 Relay

PTC HEATER 1

50 A

PTC Heater #1 Relay

PTC HEATER 2

50 A

PTC Heater #2 Relay

ABS1

40 A

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module, ABS (Anti-lock
Brake

System) Control Module

ABS2

40 A

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module, ABS (Anti-lock
Brake

System) Control Module

POWER OUTLET 1

40 A

Power Outlet Relay

POWER OUTLET 2

20 A

Front Power Outlet RH

POWER OUTLET 3

20 A

Rear Power Outlet

OIL PUMP

40 A

Electronic Oil Pump

VACUUM PUMP

20 A

Electric Vacuum Pump

TCU1

15 A

TCM (Transmission Control Module)

H/LAMP HI

10 A

Head Lamp (High) Relay

FUEL PUMP

20 A

Fuel Pump Relay

COOLING FAN

40 A

[G4NH] Cooling Fan #1/#2 Relay

B+1

40 A

ICU Junction Block (Long Term Load Latch Relay, Fuse -
BRAKE

SWITCH, MODULE1, IBU1, AIR BAG2,DOOR LOCK,

S/HEATER RR)

ECU1

20A

[(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI] PCM (Power train Control Module)

ECU3

15 A

[(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI] PCM (Power train Control Module)

ECU4

15 A

[(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI] PCM (Power train Control Module)

HORN

15 A

Horn Relay

A/C

10 A

A/C COMP Relay

IGN COIL

20 A

Ignition Coil #1/#2/#3/#4

SENSOR3

10 A

E/R Junction Block (Fuel Pump Relay)

INJECTOR

15 A

[(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI] Injector #1/#2/#3/#4

SENSOR1

15 A

Oxygen Sensor (Up/Down)

Maintenance

Fuses

*1: MDPS(Motor Driven Power Steering) is the same as EPS(Electric Power
Steering).
Refer to the following table for the relay
type.

Fuse Name

Fuse rating

Circuit Protected

SENSOR2

10 A

A/C COMP Relay, Canister Close Valve, Purge Control Solenoid
Valve, E/R Junction Block (Cooling Fan #1 Relay), Turbo
Recircu

lation Valve [(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI] Oil Control Valve #1/

#2/ #3,

Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Variable Intake Solenoid

Valve, E/R

Junction Block (Cooling Fan #1/#2)

ABS3

10 A

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module, ABS (Anti-lock
Brake

System) Control Module, Data Link Connector,

Multipurpose

Check Connector

ECU5

10 A

[(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI] PCM (Power train Control Module)

SENSOR4

15 A

[(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI] Electronic Oil Pump

TCU2

15 A

Transmission Range Switch [(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI]
Transmission

Range Switch

Relay Name

Type

PTC HEATER 2 Relay

MICRO

COOLING FAN 2 Relay

MICRO

PDM 3 (IG1) Relay

MICRO

START #1 Relay

MICRO

HEAD LAMP HI Relay

MICRO

PDM 4 (IG2) Relay

MICRO

FUEL PUMP Relay

MICRO

PDM 2 (ACC) Relay

MICRO

COOLING FAN 1 Relay

MINI

BLOWER Relay

MINI

PTC HEATER 1 Relay

MICRO

REAR DEFPGGER Relay

MICRO

POWER OUTLET Relay

MICRO

Maintenance

Light bulbs

W ARNING

Working on the lights
Prior to working on the light, firmly apply
the parking brake, ensure that turn off
the ignition switch or ENGINE START/
STOP button and turn off the lights to
avoid sudden movement of the vehicle
and burning your fingers or receiving an
electric shock.

Use only bulbs of the specified wattage.

CAUTION

Light replacement
Be sure to replace the burned-out bulb
with one of the same wattage rating.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the
fuse or electric wiring system.

CAUTION

Headlamp Lens
To prevent damage, do not clean the
headlamp lens with chemical solvents or
strong detergents.

NOTICE

• If the light bulb or lamp connector is

removed while the lamp is still on, the
fuse box's electronic system may log it
as a malfunction. Therefore, a lamp
malfunction incident may be recorded
as a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
in the fuse box.

• It is normal for an operating lamp to

flicker momentarily. This is due to a
stabilization function of the vehicle's
electronic control device. If the lamp
lights up normally after momentarily
blinking, then it is functioning as nor

mal.

However, if the lamp continues to
flicker several times or turns off com

pletely, there may be an error in the
vehicle's electronic control device.
Please have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer immediately.

NOTICE

We recommend that the headlight aim

ing be adjusted by an authorized Kia
dealer after an accident or after the
headlight assembly is reinstalled.

NOTICE

You can find moisture inside the lens of
lamps after a car wash or driving in the
rain. It is a natural event caused by the
temperature difference between the
inside and the outside of the lamp and
does not mean a problem with its func

tions. The moisture inside the lamp would
disappear if you drive the vehicle
with the headlamp turned on, however,
the level at which the moisture is
removed may differ depending on the
size/location/condition of the lamp. If the
moisture continues to stay inside the
lamp, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.

If you don't have the necessary tools, the
correct bulbs and the expertise, consult
an authorized Kia dealer. In many cases,
it is difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs
because other parts of the vehicle must
be removed before you can get to the
bulb. This is especially true if you have to
remove the headlamp assembly to get
to the bulb(s).

Removing/installing the headlamp
assembly can result in damage to the
vehicle. If non-genuine parts or substan

dard bulbs are used, it may lead to blow

ing a fuse or other wiring damages. Kia

Maintenance

Light bulbs

Genuine Parts we guarantee for quality
and performance.

Do not install extra lamps or LEDs to the
vehicle. If additional lights are installed, it
may lead to lamp malfunctions and flick

ering. Additionally, the fuse box and other
wiring may be damaged.

Light bulb position (Front)

Head lamp - Type A

Head lamp - Type B

Daytime running lamp (if equipped)

1. Front turn signal lamp/Position lamp

(Bulb Type)

2. Headlamp (Low/High) (Bulb Type)

3. Daytime running lamp (Bulb Type)

4. Side marker (Bulb/LED Type)
5. Position lamp/Daytime running lamp/

Front turn signal lamp (LED Type)

6. Headlamp (High) (LED Type)

7. Headlamp (Low) (LED Type)

Light bulb position (Rear)

Rear combination lamp - Type A

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Rear combination lamp - Type B

License plate lamp

High mounted stop lamp

1. Tail lamp (Bulb type)

2. Tail and stop lamp (Bulb type)

3. Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type)

4. Back-up lamp (Bulb type)

5. Side marker (Bulb/LED Type)

6. Tail lamp (LED type)

7. Stop lamp (LED type)

8. License plate lamp (Bulb type)
9. High mounted stop lamp (Bulb/LED

type)

Light bulb position (Side)

1. Side repeater lamp (LED type)

Replacing lights (LED type)

If the LED lamp does not operate, have
your vehicle checked by a professional
workshop. Visit an authorized Kia dealer.

The LED lamp cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated
unit. The LED lamp has to be replaced
with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or
repair the LED lamp, for it may damage
related parts of the vehicle.

Replacing Headlamp (High/Low
beam) bulb (Headlamp Type A)

If the Headlamp (High/Low) (1) does not
operate, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.

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Headlamp bulb

W ARNING

Halogen bulbs

Handle halogen bulbs with care.
• Halogen bulbs contain pressurized

gas that will produce flying pieces of
glass if broken.

• Always handle them carefully, and

avoid scratches and abrasions. If the
bulbs are lit, avoid contact with liq

uids. Never touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause the
bulb to overheat and burst when lit. A
bulb should be operated only when
installed in a headlamp.

• If a bulb becomes damaged or

cracked, replace it immediately and
carefully dispose of it.

• Wear eye protection when changing a

bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down
before handling it.

Side marker/Front turn signal
lamp bulb (Type A)

1 Side marker

2 Front turn signal lamp

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the bulb socket-connector by

turning it counterclockwise.

3. Remove the bulb from the lamp

assembly.

4. Install a new bulb.

5. Connect the bulb socket-connector.

Daytime running lamp bulb
replacement (if equipped)

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the bulb socket-connector by

turning it counterclockwise.

3. Remove the bulb from the lamp

assembly.

4. Install a new bulb.

5. Connect the bulb socket-connector.

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Daytime running lamp

Replacing stop/tail and turn sig

nal lamp (bulb type) bulb (Rear
combination lamp Type A)

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Loosen the lamp assembly retaining

screws with a screwdriver.

3. Remove the rear combination lamp

assembly from the body of the vehi

cle.

4. Remove the socket from the assembly

by turning the socket counterclock

wise until the tabs on the socket align
with the slots on the assembly.

5. Remove the bulb from the socket by

pressing it in and rotating it counter

clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket.

6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into

the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.

7. Install the socket in the assembly by

aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the assembly and turning
the socket clockwise.

8. Reinstall the lamp assembly to the

body of the vehicle.

Replacing tail/back-up lamp bulb
(Rear combination lamp Type A)

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the service cover assembly to

the body of the vehicle.

(Loosen the lamp assembly retaining
screws and remove the lamp assem

bly from the body of the vehicle for
back-up lamp)

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3. Remove the socket from the assembly

by turning the socket counterclock

wise until the tabs on the socket align
with the slots on the assembly.

Tail lamp

Back-up lamp

4. Remove the bulb from the socket by

pressing it in and rotating it counter

clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket. Pull
the bulb out of the socket.

5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into

the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.

6. Install the socket in the assembly by

aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the assembly. Push the
socket into the assembly and turn the
socket clockwise.

7. Install the service cover by putting it

into the service hole.

Replacing high mounted stop
lamp (LED type)

If the high mounted stop lamp (LED) (9)
does not operate, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

The LED lamp cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated
unit. The LED lamp has to be replaced
with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or
repair the high mounted stop lamp
(LED), for it may damage related parts of
the vehicle.

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Maintenance

Light bulbs

Replacing high mounted stop
lamp (bulb type) bulb

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Loosen the retaining bolts and

remove the hose (1).

4. Pull out the bulb-socket from the high

mounted stop lamp assembly using
the driver.

5. Replace the bulbs by pulling it out

from the socket.

6. Reinstall in the reverse order.

Replacing license plate lamp bulb

1. Remove the lamp assembly by using

a flat-blade screwdriver.

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