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: 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: Specifications
Specifications
Item
Specification
Type
Motor Driven Power Steering
Steering gear
Type
Rack & Pinion
Rack stroke
154 ± 1mm (6.0630 in.)
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