Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Coolant Repair procedures
Refilling And Bleeding
Never remove the cap when the engine is hot. Serious scalding could be
caused by hot fluid under high pressure escaping from the reservoir.
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Exhaust System Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion,
leaks or damage.
2.
Check for unusual exhaust sounds or abnormal exhaust fumes.
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