Kia Soul: Driving your vehicle / Dual clutch transmission (DCT)

Good driving practices

Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed. Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion. Be sure the ...

Dual clutch transmission operation

The dual clutch transmission has 7 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury or death: ...

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Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Electronic stability control (ESC) indicator light, Electronic stability control (ESC) OFF indicator light

Electronic stability control (ESC) indicator light This indicator light illuminates: • Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. • When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. In this case, ...

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Engine coolant

The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory. Check the antifreeze protection and coolant concentration level at least once a year, at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate. When ...