Kia Niro: Winter driving / Don't let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk the parking brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the shift lever in P (Dual clutch transmission) and block the rear wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in accordance with instructions on the container.
Window washer anti-freeze is avail ...
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice can build up under the fenders and interfere
with the steering. When driving in severe winter conditions where this may happen,
you should periodically check un ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Description and operation
Description
AVN system
The AVN system simplifies system manipulation and by unifying the vehicle information
and user information displays, improves information search and operation experience.
The system is basically composed of a keyboard for the operation of combined
function ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
■ 18 inch tire
1. Speed restriction label
2. Sealant bottle and label with speed restriction
3. Filling hose from sealant bottle to wheel
4. Connectors and cable for the battery direct connection
5. Holder for the sealant bottle
6. Compressor
7. On/off switch
8. Pressure gauge for displa ...
