When your vehicle moves backwards from a parking position, the sensor detects approaching vehicles to the left or right side direction and gives information to the driver.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Rear Door Latch Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear door latch
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Reservoir Components and components location
Components
1. Clutch disc
2. Clutch cover
3. Concentric slave cylinder
4. Hybrid motor assembly
5. Engine clutch actuator
6. Reservoir
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