Kia Niro: Engine Coolant / Changing the coolant
We recommend that the coolant be replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the alternator.
WARNING - Coolant
- Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
- Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the windshield and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage the paint and body trim.
Recommended coolant
When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant
mixture can result in serious m ...
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoi ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: General safety information and caution
Safety Precaution
Precautions to take before servicing
high voltage system
Hybrid vehicles have high voltage batteries. Incorrect handling
of high voltage sy ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: CVVT (Continuous Variable Valve Timing) System Repair procedures
Inspection
Variable Force Solenoind (VFS)
Refer to Engine Control / Fuel System - "Variable Force Solenoind (VFS)"
CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV)
Refer to Engine Control / Fuel System - "CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV)"
Removal
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