Kia Niro: Climate control system / Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning is reduced. Overfilling also has a bad influence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, we recommend that the system be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING - Vehicles equipped with R-134a
Because the refrigerant is at very high pressure, the air conditioning system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the vehicle and personal injury.
WARNING - Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Because the refrigerant is mildly inflammable and at very high pressure, the air conditioning system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the vehicle and personal injury.
Air Conditioning refrigerant label
■ Example Type A
■ Example Type B
❈ The actual Air Conditioning refrigerant label in the vehicle may differ from
the illustration.
Each symbols and specification on air conditioning ref ...
Automatic climate control system
■ Type A
■ Type B
System Overview
1. Driver’s temperature control knob
2. AUTO (automatic control) button
3. Front windshield defroster button
4. Rear window defroster button
5. Air c ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Engine Oil and Filter Repair procedures
Inspection
Engine Oil Level
Be sure that the vehicle is on level ground.
1.
Warm up and stop the engine, and then wait for 5 minutes.
2.
Turn the engine off and wai ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAFS) Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Visually check the MAFS for the following:
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Correct mounting direction
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Any contamination, corrosion or damage on connector
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Clogged or we ...