Kia Niro: Trailer Towing / Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to your country’s regulations and that it is properly installed and operating correctly.
If your trailer weight exceeds the maximum allowed weight without trailer brakes, then the trailer will also require its own brakes as well. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.
• Do not tap into or modify your vehicle's brake system.
WARNING - Trailer brakes
Do not use a trailer with its own brakes unless you are absolutely certain that you have properly set up the brake system. This is not a task for amateurs. Use an experienced, competent trailer shop for this work.
Safety chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross
the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop
to the road if it becomes separated ...
Driving with a trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out
for the open road, you must get to know your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the
feel of handling and braking with the ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Brake Actuation Unit Components and components location
Components
1. Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (IBAU) ECU
2. Reservoir
3. Pedal simulator
4. Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (IBAU)
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Replacement
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without
marring the surface.
1.
Open the fuel filler door and then filler door cap.
2.
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