Kia Niro: Winter driving / Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the battery system. Visually inspect the battery and cables as described in section 8.We recommend that the level of charge in your battery be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling syst ...
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil
be used during cold weather. See section 9 for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you s ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Engine Clutch Actuator Specifications
Specifications
Items
Specifications
Operation method
BLDC Motor
Input voltage (V)
12
Max power (W)
480
Resistance (Ω)
120
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Description and operation
Description
The Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) uses various semiconductors that are supplied
with high voltage, hence generating more heat than engine combustion devices. Overheating
can decrease the efficiency of control devices, restrict proper operation and melt
semiconductor ...
