Kia Niro: Tires and wheels / Wheel alignment and tire balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.
CAUTION
Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only approved wheel weights.
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 12,000
km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct balance.
When r ...
Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear Indicator (A) will appear as a solid
band across the tread. This shows there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire w ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Unit-Radar Description and operation
Description
The smart cruise control unit is installed on the front right side of the chassis.A
radar sensor is embedded in the front section of the unit. This sensor detects vehicles
and objects in front of the vehicle.The radar sensor can detect up to 64 objects
ahead of a vehic ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Oil Pump Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to Timing System – “Timing Chain Cover”)
2.
Remove the oil level gauge pipe.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "Oil Level Gauge & Pipe")
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