The sensor detects the distance to the vehicle ahead.
If the sensor is covered with dirt or other foreign matter, the vehicle to vehicle distance control may not operate correctly.
Always keep the area in front of the sensor clean.
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Inner panel fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
If the switch is located in the “OFF”, caution will be displayed in the cluster.
3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the removal tool provided in the
main fuse box in the engine compartment.
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Rear Seat Cushion Cover Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear seat cushion cover
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