Kia Niro: Chassis / Suspension Ball Joints Repair procedures
| Inspection |
Visually check, must be free from injurious flaw and crack.
Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the steering wheel free road.
(1)
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight
ahead.
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Suspension Mounting Bolts Repair procedures
Inspection
Visually check the loose mount bolt. ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:
All filler caps in the engine compartment must be correctly installed.
Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the
engine compartment.
2. Lower the hood halfway and push down to securely lock in place.
Then ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Operating precautions for catalytic converters
WARNING - Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite flammable items under your vehicle. Do
not park the vehicle over or near flammable objects, such as grass, vegetation,
paper, leaves, etc.
The exhaust system and catalytic system are very hot while the engine
is running or immediately aft ...
