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: Components and components location
Component Location
1. Fender assembly
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Front passenger's air bag warning label for child restraint system
WARNING
Never place a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, unless
the passenger-side air bag is deactivated. An inflating passenger-side air bag could
impact the rear-facing child restraint and kill the child.
In addition, we recommend that you do not place front-facing c ...