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: Knock Sensor (KS) Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Capacitance (pF)
850 - 1,150
...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Timing Chain Repair procedures
Removal
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Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and
Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system.
Failure to follow the safety instr ...