Kia Niro: Emergency starting / Push-starting
Vehicles equipped with dual clutch transmission cannot be push-started. Follow the directions in this section for jump-starting.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it because the sudden surge forward when the engine starts could cause a collision with the tow vehicle.
Jump starting procedure
1.Make sure the booster battery is 12-volt and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
2.If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not allow the vehicles come
in contact.
3.Turn off all u ...
If the engine overheats
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you will experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine is probably too hot. If this
happens, you should:
1.Pull off the ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Cargo security screen
Use the cargo security screen to hide items stored in the cargo area.
To use the cargo security screen, pull the handle backward and insert the edges
into the slots.
WARNING
Do not place objects on the cargo security screen. Such objects may be
thrown about inside the vehicle and possib ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Disc brakes wear indicator
When your brake pads are worn and new pads are required, you will hear a high-pitched
warning sound from your front brakes or rear brakes (if equipped). You may hear
this sound come and go or it may occur whenever you depress the brake pedal.
Please remember that some driving conditions or clim ...
