Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Kia Soul !FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Warning Control: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTION CHART
| Function | Characteristics | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Label | Spec. Designation | ||
| Input | Logic | L_KeyIn | Key In Signal |
| L_ACC | Accessory Input | ||
| L_IGN2 | Ignition 2 Input | ||
| L_RPASOffSW | RPAS warning Off switch. | ||
| Analog | A_IGN1 | Ignition 1 Input | |
| CAN Communication | C_FobIn | Fob In SW | |
| C_10km | 10km/h Vehicle Speed which CLU calculates | ||
| C_VehicleSpeed | Vehicle speed from Power Train High CAN | ||
| C_InhibitR | Inhibit R State | ||
| C_AltL | Alternator Level | ||
| C_OverSpeedCtrl | Over Speed Warning Control Command | ||
| C_DRVSeatBeltSW | Driver Side Seat Belt Switch | ||
| C_ASTSeatBeltSW | Assist Side Seat Belt Switch | ||
| C_RearLHSeatBeltSW | Rear Left Side Seat Belt Switch | ||
| C_RearCTRSeatBeltSW | Rear Center Seat Belt Switch | ||
| C_RearRHSeatBeltSW | Rear Right Side Seat Belt Switch | ||
| C_Rheostat_Detent_Warning | RHEOSTAT Detent Warning Control Command | ||
| C_ParkBrakeSW | Parking Brake Switch | ||
| C_DRVDRSW | Driver Door Open/Close State | ||
| C_SSB_Warning | SSB Warning state | ||
| C_IDOUT_WNG | ID Out Warning state | ||
| C_ESCL_Notlocked_Warning | ESCL not locked warning State | ||
| C_ESCL_Notunlocked_Warning | ESCL not unlocked warning State | ||
| LIN Communication | LIN_RLSnsrStatus | RPAS Rear Left Sensor State | |
| LIN_RCLSnsrStatus | RPAS Rear Center Left Sensor State | ||
| LIN_RCRSnsrStatus | RPAS Rear Center Right Sensor State | ||
| LIN_RRSnsrStatus | RPAS Rear Right Sensor State | ||
| Internal | b_RKETeachingSound | When each RKE key's teaching is ended, this event is triggered. | |
| Output | CAN Communication | C_DRVSeatBeltIND | Driver Seatbelt Indicator state |
| C_RPASDisplayLH | Status of the LH Sensor | ||
| C_RPASDisplayCTR | Status of the LH & RH Center Sensor | ||
| C_RPASDisplayRH | Status of the RH Sensor | ||
| C_R_Confirm_Signal | "R" Gear Position Status for Cluster Display | ||
| Logic | O_InternalBuzzer | Internal Buzzer Output | |
| V_RPASPwr | RPAS Power Output | ||
| V_RPASGND | RPAS GND | ||
| O_ASTSeatBeltIND | Assistant Side Seat Belt Indicator | ||
| O_RLSeatBeltIND | Rear Left Side Seat Belt Indicator | ||
| O_RCSeatBeltIND | Rear Center Seat Belt Indicator | ||
| O_RRSeatBeltIND | Rear Right Side Seat Belt Indicator | ||
| O_RPASOffIND | RPAS Off Indicator | ||
| O_RPASWarningBuzzer | RPAS External Buzzer Output | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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