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: Air bag warning light
The purpose of the air bag warning light in your instrument panel is to alert
you of a potential problem with your air bag - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the warning light should illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds, then go off.
Have the syst ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Description and operation
Safety Function of Power
Window
When driver door power window auto-up switch is operated, safety function is
activated.
1.
Safety function condition
When the force of 100N (using the 10N/mm spring) is detected while the
window is rising, the window is pull ...
