Kia Niro: Winter driving / Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice can build up under the fenders and interfere with the steering. When driving in severe winter conditions where this may happen, you should periodically check underneath the vehicle to be sure the movement of the front wheels and the steering components is not obstructed.
Don't let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the bra ...
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weather, you should carry appropriate emergency
equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include tire chains, tow straps
or chains, flashlight, emergency ...
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Climate control air filter
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the maintenance
schedule. If the vehicle is operated in severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced
earlier. When you replace the cl ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module Description and operation
Description
The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad and protects the
front passenger in the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM determines if and when
to deploy the PAB.
Never attempt to mea ...