Kia Niro: Maintenance / Engine Coolant
The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a year, at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.
CAUTION
- When the engine overheats from low engine coolant, suddenly adding engine coolant may cause cracks in the engine. To prevent damage, add engine coolant slowly in small quantities.
- Do not drive with no engine coolant. It may cause water pump failure and engine seizure, etc.
Changing the engine oil and filter
We recommend that the engine oil and filter be replaced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause skin irritation or cancer if left in contact with
the skin for prolonged pe ...
Checking the coolant level
WARNING Removing radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating
or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage. Also, hot coolant
or s ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Charging System Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is started.
When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging
system.
If there is a malfunction with either th ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Fuse/relay panel description
■ Driver’s side fuse panel
■ Engine compartment fuse panel
■ Engine compartment fuse panel (Battery terminal cover)
Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing
fuse/relay name and capacity.
✽ NOTICE
Not all fuse panel descriptions in this m ...