The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed.
The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously for approximately 27 seconds. To turn off the system, unlock the doors with the transmitter.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Mode Control Actuator Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Switch "OFF" the ignition.
2.
Disconnect the mode control actuator connector.
3.
Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when
connecting 12V to terminal 3 and ground ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Tailgate
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 ai ...