Kia Niro: Gauges / Fuel Gauge
■ Type A
■ Type B
This gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
✽ NOTICE
- The fuel tank capacity is given in chapter 9.
- The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which will illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel warning light may come on earlier than usual due to the movement of fuel in the tank.
WARNING - Fuel Gauge
Running out of fuel can expose vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain additional fuel as soon as possible after the warning light comes on or when the gauge indicator comes close to the “0 or E (Empty)” level.
CAUTION
Avoid driving with a extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire damaging the catalytic converter.
Hybrid Battery SOC (State of Charge) Gauge
■ Type A
■ Type B
This gauge indicates the remaining hybrid battery power. If the SOC is near the
“L (Low) or 0” level, the vehicle automatically operates the engine to charge the
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Distance to empty
■ Type A
■ Type B
Distance To Empty
The distance to empty is the estimated distance the vehicle can be driven
with the remaining fuel.
- Distance range: 1~9,999 km or 1~9,999 mi.
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Spark Plug Repair procedures
Inspection
[On vehicle inspection]
1.
Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
2.
Remove the spark plug.
3.
Check the spark plug visually.
If the electrode is dry, the spark plug is norm ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: General safety information and caution
Safety Precaution
Precautions to take before servicing
high voltage system
Hybrid vehicles have high voltage batteries. Incorrect handling
of high voltage sy ...