This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:
• When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly while the Engine
Start/Stop Button is ACC or ON.
- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:
• When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
- At this time, you can not start the engine.
This indicator light illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:
• When the vehicle can not detect the smart key which is in the vehicle while the Engine Start/Stop Button is ON.
In this case, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Disconnect the VFS connector (A).
3.
Remove the mounting bolts (B), and then remove the VFS from the engine.
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Hood Latch Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Cover")
2.
Disconnect the hood lower latch connector (A).
3.
Remove the engine clutch reservoir (A) after looseni ...