Kia Niro: Charging System / Repair procedures
| On-vehicle Inspection |
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Check The Auxiliary 12V Battery Terminals And Fuses
| 1. |
Check that the auxiliary 12V battery terminals are not loose or corroded. |
| 2. |
Check the fuses for continuity. |
Check Discharge Warning Light Circuit
| 1. |
Warm up the engine and then turn it off. |
| 2. |
Turn off all accessories. |
| 3. |
Turn the ignition switch "ON". Check that the discharge warning light is lit. |
| 4. |
Start the engine and Check that the light goes off. If the light does not go off as specified, then refer to the LDC diagnostics section for further diagnosis of auxiliary 12V battery charging system problem. |
Charging System
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Auxiliary 12V Battery Description and operation
Description
1.
The CMF(Closed Maintenance Free) battery is, as the name implies, totally
maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps.
2.
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Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis, with the exact interval depending on the fluid.
Further details are provided in chapter 8, “Maintenance”.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle c ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Parking on hills
Generally, if you have a trailer attached to your vehicle, you should not park
your vehicle on a hill. People can be seriously or fatally injured, and both your
vehicle and the trailer can be damaged if unexpectedly roll down hill.
WARNING - Parking on a hill
Parking your vehicle on a hill wit ...
