Kia Niro: Special driving conditions / Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the brakes by gently applying them several times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you’re not prepared
for the slick pavement. Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall will make ...
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your vehicle may be damaged by rocks of roots
of trees. Become familiar with the off-road conditions where you are going to drive
before you begin driving. ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Components
1. Front oil seal
2. Timing chain cover
3. Variable force solenoid (VFS) valve
4. O-ring
5. Timing chain tensioner
6. Timing chain tensioner arm
7. Timing chain guide
8. Timing chain
9. Timing chain cam guide
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Parking Brake Repair procedures
Inspection
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal
is depressed with 66 lb, 294 N(30 kg) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should
securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, have the p ...