Kia Niro: Winter driving / Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the only type of coolant that should be used because it helps prevent corrosion in the cooling system, lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish your coolant in accordance with the maintenance schedule in section 8. Before winter, have your coolant tested to assure that its freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures anticipated during the winter.
Tire chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are thinner, they can be damaged by mounting
some types of snow chains on them. Therefore, the use of snow tires is recommended
instead of snow chains. Do not ...
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the battery system. Visually inspect the battery
and cables as described in section 8.We recommend that the level of charge in your
battery be checked by an autho ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Rear Seat Belt Retractor Repair procedures
Replacement
When installing the belt, be careful not to damage the retractor.
1.
Remove the rear pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")
2. ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pie ...