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: Components and components location
Components
1. Brake disc
2. Hub assembly
3. Dust cover
4. Knuckle
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) Description and operation
Description
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) is a speed-density type sensor installed
on the surge tank. It senses absolute pressure of the surge tank and transfers the
analog signal proportional to the pressure to the ECM. By using this signal, the
ECM calculates the inta ...