Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear. Slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the road to reduce the possibility of losing control of the vehicle.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Inhibitor Switch Components and components location
Component Location
1. Inhibitor switch
2. Manual control lever
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels.
Then, shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and any forward gear in vehicles
equipped with an Dual clutch transmission. Do not ...