Kia Niro: Maintenance / Engine Coolant
The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a year, at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.
CAUTION
- When the engine overheats from low engine coolant, suddenly adding engine coolant may cause cracks in the engine. To prevent damage, add engine coolant slowly in small quantities.
- Do not drive with no engine coolant. It may cause water pump failure and engine seizure, etc.
Changing the engine oil and filter
We recommend that the engine oil and filter be replaced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause skin irritation or cancer if left in contact with
the skin for prolonged pe ...
Checking the coolant level
WARNING Removing radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating
or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage. Also, hot coolant
or s ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.
Using the folding key
1. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine hood and tailgate are closed and latched.
3. Lock the doors by pressing the lock but ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Inner panel fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
If the switch is located in the “OFF”, caution will be displayed in the cluster.
3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the removal tool provided in the
main fuse box in the engine compartment.
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