Your vehicle will need service more often when you regularly pull a trailer. Important items to pay particular attention to include engine oil, transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling system fluid. Brake condition is another important item to frequently check. Each item is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it is a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip.
Do not forget to also maintain your trailer and hitch. Follow the maintenance schedule that accompanied your trailer and check it periodically. Preferably, conduct the check at the start of each day’s driving. Most importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts should be tight.
CAUTION
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Engine coolant
Check the condition and connections of all cooling system hoses and heater hoses.
Replace any swollen or deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the
coolant reservoir when the engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough spec ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear Indicator (A) will appear as a solid
band across the tread. This shows there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear across the entire tread before replacing the
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