Hybrid battery is being charged by regenerative braking.
(Wheel ➞ Battery)
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: VSM operation
When the VSM is operating:
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ()
light will blink.
The steering wheel may be controlled.
When the vehicle stability management is operating properly, you can feel a slight
pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control and indicates
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Front Door Outside Handle Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front door outside handle
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