This warning light illuminates:
• When the engine coolant temperature is above 120°C (248°F). This means that the engine is overheated and may be damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer to “Overheating” in chapter 7.
CAUTION - Engine Overheating
Do not continue driving with the engine overheated. Otherwise engine may be damaged.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Exhaust Heat Recovery System(EHRS) Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
2.
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Hybrid Starter Generator(HSG) Specification
Specification
Item
Specification
Type
PMSM
(Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor)
Max. output
8.0 kW / 2160 - 12000 rpm
Max. torque
35.3 N·m / 0 - 2160 rpm
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