Kia Niro: Emergency starting / Push-starting
Vehicles equipped with dual clutch transmission cannot be push-started. Follow the directions in this section for jump-starting.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it because the sudden surge forward when the engine starts could cause a collision with the tow vehicle.
Jump starting procedure
1.Make sure the booster battery is 12-volt and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
2.If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not allow the vehicles come
in contact.
3.Turn off all u ...
If the engine overheats
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you will experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine is probably too hot. If this
happens, you should:
1.Pull off the ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Fuses
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected from electrical overload damage by
fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels, one located in the driver’s side panel
bolster, the others in the engine compartment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, accessories, or controls d ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) Repair procedures
Removal
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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 instr ...
