Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on (indicator light will illuminate).
Press the button again to turn the air conditioning system off.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Hood Latch Release Handle Components and components location
Component Location
1. Hood latch release handle
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: SRS Control Module (SRSCM) Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the battery (-) cable.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal and wait for at least
thirty seconds before beginning work.
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