Kia Niro: The components of hybrid vehicle / Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)
The Virtual Engine Sound System generates an engine sound for pedestrians to hear vehicle while at low speeds in EV mode.
Hybrid battery air intake
The hybrid battery air intake is located on bottom the rear seats. The air intake cools down the hybrid battery. When the hybrid battery air intake is blocked, the hybrid battery may be overheated. Do not obstruct the air intake with any other objects.
WARNING - Air Intake
- Blocking the air intake behind the rear seats may damage the HEV battery.
- Do not allow any water into the air intake even when cleaning. If any water enters the air intake, the Hybrid battery may cause an electric shock which can cause serious injury or death due to electrocution.
Some Special Features of the Hybrid Vehicle
Hybrid vehicles sound different than gasoline engine vehicles. When the hybrid
system operates, you may hear a sound from the hybrid battery system behind the
rear seat. If you apply the accelerat ...
If An Accident Occurs
Avoid the engine compartment.
Avoid any orange or high voltage wires, cables, or components.
Assume that a high voltage component is exposed and move away from the vehicle
as promptly as pos ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Active Air Flap (AAF) Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the air duct.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
2.
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Cover")
3 ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Curtain air bag
Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front
and rear doors.
They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat occupants and the
rear outboard seat occupants in certain side impact collisions.
The curtain air bags are designed to deploy during ...
