When your brake pads are worn and new pads are required, you will hear a high-pitched warning sound from your front brakes or rear brakes (if equipped). You may hear this sound come and go or it may occur whenever you depress the brake pedal.
Please remember that some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when you first apply (or lightly apply) the brakes. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with your brakes.
CAUTION
WARNING - Brake wear
This brake wear warning sound means your vehicle needs service. If you ignore this audible warning, you will eventually lose braking performance, which could lead to a serious accident.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Tailgate Assembly Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate assembly
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Radiator Components and components location
Components
1. Reservoir tank
2. Radiator reservoir hose & pipe
3. Radiator
4. Radiator upper hose
5. Radiator lower hose
6. Radiator upper bracket [RH]
7. Radiator upper bracket [LH]
8. Radiator lower mounting insulator [RH]
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