Press the front blower OFF button to turn off the front air climate control system. However, you can still operate the mode and air intake buttons as long as the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Assist Handle Components and components location
Component Location
1. Assist handle
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Description and operation
Description
The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) control system measures data required for
identifying the state of control target and computes the appropriate compensation
value if adjustment is necessary.
The actuator is controlled according to the computed compensation value to o ...