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 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 ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure they are radial tires of the
same size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels
to balance your vehicle’s handling in all weather conditions. Keep in mind that
the traction provided by snow tires on dry roads ...