Kia Niro: Special driving conditions / Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:
- Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking.
- Avoid sudden braking or steering.
- When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with a light up-and-down motion until the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING - ABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on a vehicle equipped with ABS.
- If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid spinning the drive wheels.
- Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the drive wheels to provide traction when stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
WARNING - Downshifting
Downshifting with an dual clutch transaxle, while driving on slippery surfaces can cause an accident.The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. Be careful when downshifting on slippery surfaces.
Reducing the risk of a rollover
This multi-purpose passenger vehicle is defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
SUV’s have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Gear Actuator Assembly Components and components location
Component Location
1. Gear actuator assembly
2. Shift motor 2 (Even)
3. Shift motor 1 (Odd)
4. Select solenoid 2 (Even)
5. Select solenoid 1 (Odd)
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Tailgate room lamp bulb replacement
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens cover from lamp housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens cover tabs with the lamp housing notches and snap the lens
into place.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or dam ...
