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: Floor Console Assembly Components and components location
Component Location
1. Floor console assembly
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Cylinder Head Cover Components and components location
Components
1. Cylinder head cover
2. High pressure fuel pump gasket
3. Cylinder head cover gasket
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