Kia Niro: Smart key system operation / Tailgate unlocking
If you are within 0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 39.3 in) from the outside tailgate handle, with your smart key in possession, the tailgate will unlock and open when you press the tailgate handle switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the tailgate is unlocked.
Also, once the tailgate is opened and then closed, the tailgate will lock automatically.
Unlocking
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and tailgate)
closed and locked, unlocks all the doors (and tailgate). The hazard warning lights
will blink twice to indicate ...
Start-up
You can start the engine without inserting the key. For detailed information
refer to “Starting the engine with a smart key” in chapter 6. ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Rail Pressure Sensor (RPS) Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Connect the KDS/GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2.
Measure the output voltage of the RPS during idle at various engine speeds.
Pressure
Output Voltage (V) [Vref=5V]
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Components
1. Front oil seal
2. Timing chain cover
3. Variable force solenoid (VFS) valve
4. O-ring
5. Timing chain tensioner
6. Timing chain tensioner arm
7. Timing chain guide
8. Timing chain
9. Timing chain cam guide
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