Kia Niro: Energy flow / Engine Generation/Motor Drive
The vehicle is being slowed by engine compression and regenerative braking. The hybrid battery is being charged by regenerative braking.
(Engine ➞ Battery ➞ Wheel)
Power Reserve
Engine is both driving the vehicle and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine ➞ Wheel & Battery) ...
Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regenerative braking system charge the hybrid battery driving
deceleration.
(Engine & Wheel ➞ Battery) ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Special service tools
Special Service Tools
Tool(Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
09581- 2T100
Piston expander
Used for compressing front
09580 - 0U000
Brake piston adjuster
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Front passenger's air bag warning label for child restraint system
WARNING
Never place a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, unless
the passenger-side air bag is deactivated. An inflating passenger-side air bag could
impact the rear-facing child restraint and kill the child.
In addition, we recommend that you do not place front-facing c ...