Kia Niro: Engine Coolant / Changing the coolant
We recommend that the coolant be replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the alternator.
WARNING - Coolant
- Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
- Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the windshield and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage the paint and body trim.
Recommended coolant
When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant
mixture can result in serious m ...
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoi ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Description and operation
Description
Regeneration Brake
System
During deceleration or braking of an electric vehicle or HEV, the drive motor
acts as an alternator and charges the battery by converting the vehicle’s kinetic
energy generated during braking into electrical energy. Regenerative braking am ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Components
1. MDPS Motor
2. MDPS ECU
3. Steering universal joint
4. Steering column
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