Kia Niro: The components of hybrid vehicle / When the hybrid vehicle shuts off
When the high voltage battery or 12- volt battery discharges, or fuel tank is empty, the hybrid system may not operate.
If the Hybrid system stops operating while the vehicle is moving, reduce the vehicle speed gradually. Pull your vehicle off the road in a safe area, and shift the transmission in to Park (P) position and;
1.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
2.Set the start button at OFF, and try to start the Hybrid system by applying the brake pedal and pushing the start button.
3.If the Hybrid system will not operate, refer to "EMERGENCY STARTING" in chapter 7.
Before you try to jump start the vehicle, confirm the fuel level. If the fuel level is low add more fuel before attempting as emergency start.
WARNING - Accident Vehicle
Never touch electric wires or cable. If exposed electric wires or cables are visible inside or outside of your vehicle, an electric shock may occur.
WARNING - Putting out fire
Never use a small quantity of water to put out a fire in your vehicle. If a fire occurs, evacuate the car immediately and contact the fire department.
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 ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Cooling Fan 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 ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Air bag non-inflation conditions
In certain low-speed collisions the air bags may not deploy. The air bags
are designed not to deploy in such cases because they may not provide benefits
beyond the protection of the seat belts in such collisions.
Air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions, because occupants
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