WARNING - Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate opened, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle which can cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tailgate opened, keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional outside air comes into the vehicle.
WARNING - Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the rear cargo area where no restraints are available.To avoid injury in the event of an accident or sudden stops, occupants should always be properly restrained.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Gear Actuator Assembly Description and operation
Description
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The gear actuator comprises the shift motor and select solenoid.
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Gear actuator shift motor and select solenoid use signals from TCM to
control the gear.
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Components
1. Pressure Source Unit (PSU)
2. Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (IBAU)
3. Front wheel speed sensor
4. Rear wheel speed sensor
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