Kia Niro: Trailer Towing / Hitches
✽ NOTICE - Location of trailer mounting
The mounting hole for hitches are located on both sides of the underbody behind the rear tires.
It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow:
- Do you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch.
- The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper.
- A Kia accessory trailer hitch is available at an authorized Kia dealer.
Trailer Towing
If you are considering towing with your vehicle, you should first check with
your country's Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements.
Since laws vary the requirements ...
Safety chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross
the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop
to the road if it becomes separated ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Specifications
Specification
Engine
Joint type
Max. permissible angle
Outer
Inner
Outer
Inner
1.6 GDI KAPPA
BJ#24
VTJ#24
46.5°
23°
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Exhaust Heat Recovery System(EHRS) Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
2.
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
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