Kia Niro: Maintenance / Emission control system
The emission control system of your vehicle is covered by a written limited warranty. Please see the warranty information contained in the Warranty & Maintenance book in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system to meet all applicable emission regulations.
There are three emission control systems, as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control system
(2) Evaporative emission control system
(3) Exhaust emission control system
In order to assure the proper function of the emission control systems, it is recommended that you have your vehicle inspected and maintained by an authorized Kia dealer in accordance with the maintenance schedule in this manual.
Caution for the Inspection and Maintenance Test (With Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system)
- To prevent the vehicle from misfiring during dynamometer testing, turn the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system off by pressing the ESC switch.
- After dynamometer testing is completed, turn the ESC system back on by pressing the ESC switch again.
- 1. Crankcase emission control system
- 2. Evaporative emission control system
- 3. Exhaust emission control system
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehicle become fogged (that is, covered
with an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should be cleaned with a glass cleaner.
Follow the directions on the glass cl ...
1. Crankcase emission control system
The positive crankcase ventilation system is employed to prevent air pollution
caused by blow-by gases being emitted from the crankcase. This system supplies fresh
filtered air to the crankcase th ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Inspection
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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Wh ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the glove box housing.
(Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing")
3.
Disconnect the blower motor connector (A).
4.
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