Kia Niro: Air Conditioning System / Refrigerant Line Components and components location

Compressor oil Repair procedures

Oil Specification 1. The HFC-134a system requires synthetic (POE) compressor oil whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two oils must never be ...

Refrigerant Line Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system. 2. Replace faulty tube or hose.   ...

Other information:

Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Recommended coolant
When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage. The engine in your vehicle has aluminum engine parts and must be prot ...

Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake, depress the parking brake pedal a second time while applying the foot brake. The pedal will automatically extend to the fully released position. WARNING Whenever leaving the vehicle or parking, always come to a complete stop and continue to depress the bra ...