Kia Niro: Hood / Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
WARNING
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift lever to the P(Park) position for dual clutch transmission and setting the parking brake.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary latch (1) up side and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will completely rise by itself after it has been raised about halfway.
4. Pull out the stay rod.
5. Hold the hood opened with the stay rod (1).
WARNING
- Grasp the stay rod in the area wrapped in rubber. The rubber will help prevent you from being burned by hot metal when the engine is hot.
- The stay rod must be inserted completely into the hole provided whenever you inspect the engine compartment. This will prevent the hood from falling and possibly injuring you.
Hood
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Hood open warning
The warning message will appear on the LCD display when hood is open.
The warning chime will operate when the vehicle is being driven above 3 km/h
(2 mph) with the hood open. ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Blind Spot Detection Switch Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Remove the crash pad plate [LH] (A) after loosening the screws.
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Air bag - supplemental restraint system
(1) Driver’s front air bag
(2) Passenger’s front air bag*
(3) Side air bag*
(4) Curtain air bag*
(5) Driver’s knee air bag*
(6) Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch*
WARNING
Even in vehicles with air bags, you and your passengers must always wear
the safety belts provided i ...
