Kia Soul Owner's Manual Quiz
Vehicle Specifications

Inspecting the Air Conditioner Refrigerant and Compressor Lubricant

In this manual: Vehicle Specifications
Your Vehicle at a Glance — 5Safety Features of Your Vehicle — 48Vehicle Specifications — 157Driving Your Vehicle — 96What to Do in an Emergency — 26Maintenance — 69Specifications and Consumer Information — 9
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When the refrigerant quantity is low, air conditioning performance decreases. Overcharging also adversely affects the air conditioning system. Therefore, if abnormal operation is detected, have the system checked at a workshop.

Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

Vehicles equipped with R-134a*

Kia Soul. Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant

Because the refrigerant is under very high pressure, the air conditioning system must be serviced only by trained and certified technicians. It is important to use the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant.

Failure to do so may result in vehicle damage and personal injury.

WARNING

Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf*

Kia Soul. Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant Kia Soul. Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant

Because the refrigerant is highly flammable and under very high pressure, the air conditioning system must be serviced only by trained and certified technicians. It is important to use the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant.

Failure to do so may result in vehicle damage and personal injury.

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