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 ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Spark Plug Description and operation
Description
An ignition coil is an induction coil in an engine's ignition system which transforms
the battery's low voltage to the high voltage needed to create an electric spark
in the spark plugs to ignite the fuel. Coils have an internal resistor while others
rely on a ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Exterior overview
■ Front view
1. Hood
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle)
Head lamp (Maintenance)
3. Day time running light (D.R.L)
4. Fog lamp
5. Wheel and tire
6. Outside rearview mirror
7. Sunroof
8. Front windshield wiper blades (Features of your vehicle)
Front windshield wiper blades (Maintena ...