Kia Niro: If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) / Removing and storing the spare tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order of removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion, store them properly.
If it is hard to loosen the tire holddown wing bolt by hand, you can loosen it easily using the jack handle.
1. Put the jack handle (1) inside of the tire hold-down wing bolt.
2. Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise with the jack handle.
WARNING
Ensure the spare tire retainer is properly aligned with the center of the spare tire to prevent the spare tire from “rattling”.
Otherwise, it may cause the spare tire to fall off the carrier and lead to an accident.
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency tire changing only.
To prevent the jack from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion, store it
properly.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce the possibil ...
Changing tires
1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into P (Park) with dual clutch transmission.
3. Activate the hazard warning flasher.
4. Remove the wheel ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Pre-Charge Resistor Description and operation
Description
Built into the Power Relay Assembly (PRA), the Pre-Charge Resistor protects the
high voltage circuit by limiting the current while the inverter capacitor is being
charged.
1. High Voltage Power Terminal (-)
2. High Voltage Power Terminal (+)
3. ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Pre-Charge Resistor Repair procedures
Removal
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Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and
Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system.
Failure to follow the safety instr ...
