Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk the parking brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the shift lever in P (Dual clutch transmission) and block the rear wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Hood Insulator Pad Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator
pad (A).
Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Adjustment
Inspect Glass Alignment
1.
Inspect the step height between the roof panel (A) and the glass weatherstrip
(B) and then adjust it if necessary.
Alignment adjustment
Standard value [mm(in.)]
(1) Front edge : 0 mm (0 in.)
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