Kia Niro: If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) / Removing and storing the spare tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order of removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion, store them properly.
If it is hard to loosen the tire holddown wing bolt by hand, you can loosen it easily using the jack handle.
1. Put the jack handle (1) inside of the tire hold-down wing bolt.
2. Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise with the jack handle.
WARNING
Ensure the spare tire retainer is properly aligned with the center of the spare tire to prevent the spare tire from “rattling”.
Otherwise, it may cause the spare tire to fall off the carrier and lead to an accident.
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency tire changing only.
To prevent the jack from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion, store it
properly.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce the possibil ...
Changing tires
1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into P (Park) with dual clutch transmission.
3. Activate the hazard warning flasher.
4. Remove the wheel ...
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: General information
Towing
In the event of an accident, The high voltage system must be disabled. The service
plug must be removed from the high voltage battery according to one of the methods
described in sections of page 17 to 20 to disable the vehicle.
Towing Niro is not different from towing conventional FWD ...
