Kia Niro: Winter driving / Don't let your parking brake freeze
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.
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in accordance with instructions on the container.
Window washer anti-freeze is avail ...
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice can build up under the fenders and interfere
with the steering. When driving in severe winter conditions where this may happen,
you should periodically check un ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Description and operation
Description
The Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) uses various semiconductors that are supplied
with high voltage, hence generating more heat than engine combustion devices. Overheating
can decrease the efficiency of control devices, restrict proper operation and melt
semiconductor ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Description and operation
Description
The High Voltage Battery System provides the hybrid drive motor, HSG, and electric
A/C compressor with electric energy and also reserves the electric energy generated
during regeneration braking.It consists of the battery pack assembly, BMS ECU, power
relay assembly, c ...
