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 (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged.
The system automatically turns off the parking lights when the driver removes
the ignition key and opens the driver-side door.
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the
driver pa ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Rear Oil Seal Repair procedures
Replacement
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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 i ...