Kia Niro: Snowy or Icy conditions / Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure they are radial tires of the same size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your vehicle’s handling in all weather conditions. Keep in mind that the traction provided by snow tires on dry roads may not be as high as your vehicle's original equipment tires.You should drive cautiously even when the roads are clear. Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations.
WARNING - Snow tire size
Snow tires should be equivalent in size and type to the vehicle's standard tires. Otherwise, the safety and handling of your vehicle may be adversely affected.
Do not install studded tires without first checking local, state and municipal regulations for possible restrictions against their use.
Snowy or Icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or
to install tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary
to select tires equivalent in size and ...
Tire chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are thinner, they can be damaged by mounting
some types of snow chains on them. Therefore, the use of snow tires is recommended
instead of snow chains. Do not ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAFS) Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Visually check the MAFS for the following:
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Correct mounting direction
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Any contamination, corrosion or damage on connector
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Clogged or we ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit
Park your car at the side of the road so that you can work with the TMK
away from moving traffic. Place your warning triangle in a prominent place to
make passing vehicles aware of your location.
To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you're on fairly level
ground, always ...
