Navigation Unit Software Upgrade – 2014 Kia Cadenza Optima Sorento

2014-062   SUBJECT: NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE   This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software on some 2014MY Cadenza (VG) Sorento (XMa) and Optima (TF/QF) vehicles, produced from March 11, 2013 through January 24, 2014. The software upgrade addresses the following concerns:   For Cadenza (VG): Error Messages displayed in Korean … Read more

Airbag Control Unit (ACU) Logic Update (SC117) – 2014-2015 Kia Soul

SC117   SUBJECT: SOUL (PS) – ACU LOGIC UPDATE (SC117)   This bulletin provides information related to the update of the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) logic of some 2014~2015MY Soul (PS) vehicles, produced from July 21, 2013 through November 26, 2014, to reduce the likelihood of rollover airbag deployments in a few extreme driving events; … Read more

EV and Hybrid A/C System Servicing Requirements – 2011-2016 Kia Optima Hybrid & 2015-2016 Soul EV

2011-017   SUBJECT: EV AND HYBRID A/C SYSTEM SERVICING REQUIREMENTS   The Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) and the Optima Hybrid use an A/C compressor that is driven by a high-voltage electric motor rather than by a belt. Both the motor and compressor are in one housing with a mix of refrigerant and oil flowing through … Read more

Wireless Charger for Qi Enabled Devices – 2014-2015 Kia Soul

PS319   SUBJECT: WIRELESS CHARGER FOR QI ENABLED DEVICES   This article introduces a new  genuine Kia Wireless Charger accessory that is now available for the 2014 ~2015MY Soul (PS). The wireless charger is compatible with any Qi (pronounced “CHEE”) enabled device or a device with a Qi enabled case. If unsure about compatibility with a specific device, look for … Read more

Navigation Head Unit Replacement on Soul EV – 2015 Kia Soul EV

PS353   SUBJECT: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT ON SOUL EV   This article provides information regarding navigation head unit replacement on 2015MY Soul EV (PS EV). It is important to note that the head unit in this vehicle contains a modem and it should  NOT be swapped between vehicles, under any circumstances. Swapping a head … Read more