The service and repair manual for the 2013 Kia Soul — 1.6L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Kia published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Hatchback 4-Door · 4u Hatchback 4-Door · 4u Luxury Hatchback 4-Door · Exclaim Hatchback 4-Door · Plus Hatchback 4-Door · 2u Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 856 complaints · 116 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2013 Soul manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 143
- General Information 1,483
- Accessories & Equipment 1,050
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 378
- Body & Frame 634
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 967
- Restraints 1,112
- Drivelines & Axles 37
- Steering 362
- Electrical 307
- Suspension 270
- Engine Mechanical 191
- Transmission 538
- Engine Performance 3,952
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2013 Soul
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 23V652000An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners have filed 856 complaints and Kia has issued 116 technical service bulletins for the 2013 Soul. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2013 Soul manual
Is this manual specific to the 2013 Soul?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2013 model year, covering the 1.6L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the Base Hatchback 4-Door, 4u Hatchback 4-Door, 4u Luxury Hatchback 4-Door, Exclaim Hatchback 4-Door, Plus Hatchback 4-Door, 2u Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2013 Soul problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2013 Soul, covering service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Kia dealers.
Does it include 2013 Soul wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2013 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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