Kia Niro: Trailer Towing / Safety chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your trailer. And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Hitches
✽ NOTICE - Location of trailer mounting
The mounting hole for hitches are located on both sides of the underbody behind
the rear tires.
It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. ...
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to your
country’s regulations and that it is properly installed and operating correctly.
If your trailer weight exceeds th ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: High voltage shut-off procedures
High Voltage Shut-off Procedures
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Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and
Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system.
Failure t ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Air bag non-inflation conditions
In certain low-speed collisions the air bags may not deploy. The air bags
are designed not to deploy in such cases because they may not provide benefits
beyond the protection of the seat belts in such collisions.
Air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions, because occupants
...
