Kia Niro: Engine Control System / Knock Sensor (KS) Schematic diagrams

Knock Sensor (KS) Description and operation

Description Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise that can cause engine damage. Knock Sensor (KS) is installed on the cylinder block and senses eng ...

Knock Sensor (KS) Repair procedures

Removal 1. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the intake manifold. (Refer to Engi ...

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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Warning type
If an approaching vehicle detected by sensors, the warning is chime and the warning light will blink on the outside rearview mirror. If the detected vehicle is out of detection range, moving away in the opposite direction or moving slow, the warning is cancelled. The system may no ...

Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: To set vehicle to vehicle distance
This function allows you to program the vehicle to maintain relative distance to the vehicle ahead without depressing the accelerator pedal or brake pedal. The vehicle to vehicle distance will automatically activate when the smart cruise control system is on. Select the appropriate distance ...