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 (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Recommended SAE viscosity number
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick
before checking or draining any lubricant. This is especially important in dusty
or sandy areas and when the vehicle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt and gr ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Components Location
1. Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU)
2. Hybrid Control Unit (HCU)
3. Brake Switch
4. DC Fuse
HPCU includes the HCU (Hybrid Control Unit), Inverters ...