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.
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Dual clutch transmission shift indicator in sports mode
If the driver selects “Sports mode” and changes gear, both higher and lower,
the gear will automatically change to manual “Sports mode”. Depending on the selected
gear, the gear display range will be from 1 to 6.
Shifting up : ↑1, ↑2, ↑3, ↑4, ↑5
Shifting down : ↓2, ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Auto Defogging Sensor Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the auto defogging sensor cover (A).
3.
Using a screwdriver or a remover, remove the LDWS & rain sensor cover
(A).
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