Kia Niro: Towing / General information
| Towing |
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
[Front]
[Rear]
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle :
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The operator loads the vehicle on the back of truck. This is best way of transporting the vehicle. |
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The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires of the driving axle and lift them off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the ground. |
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The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension, and the cables lift that end of the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted. |
If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, should be towed with the wheels of the driving axle off the ground and do the following :
Manual Transaxle
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Release the parking brake. |
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Shift the Transaxle to neutral |
Automatic Transaxle
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Release the parking brake. |
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Start the engine. |
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Shift to [D] position, then [N] position. |
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Turn off the engine. |
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Towing
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Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Special service tools
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
RKE Battery Checker
09954-2P100
Measuring the RKE battery voltage
Calibration jig for LDWS or LKAS
09890-3V100
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Stop Lamp Switch Components and components location
Components
1. Pedal stroke sensor
2. Stop lamp switch
3. Brake pedal arm
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