Kia Niro: Blind Spot Detection system (BSD) / Blind Spot Detection Radar Calibration Description and operation
| Description |
To correctly sense vehicles on the neighboring lanes using the radar, the direction of the sensor and the direction of the vehicle must be aligned.
This is the BSD unit alignment. If this alignment is not performed as in illustration below, it may cause degradation of detection performance and false alarms.
In particular, vehicles with damaged rear bumper from accident and vehicles that replaced BSD unit must carry out this alignment procedure.
| 1. |
The vehicles with damaged rear bumper from accident and vehicles that replaced BSD unit must perform BSD alignment using KDS/GDS. |
| 2. |
Select "BSD Radar Calibration" procedure in BSD system.
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| 3. |
Perform the "BSD Radar Calibration" procedure as indicated on KDS/GDS screen.
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Blind Spot Detection Unit Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper Cover")
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Blind Spot Detection Switch Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Fuel Filler Cap Description and operation
Description
A ratchet tightening device on the threaded fuel filler cap reduces the chances
of incorrect installation, which seals the fuel filler. After the gasket on the
fuel filler cap and the filler neck flange contact each other, the ratchet produces
a loud clicking noise ind ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized
Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies (1) or
flatbed is recommended.
On FWD vehicles, it is ac ...