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Kia Niro Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english - page 18

What to do in an emergency

When towing your vehicle in an

Removable towing hook

emergency without wheel dollies :

(if equipped)

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC

■ Front

position.

2. Place the transmission shift lever

in N (Neutral).

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3. Release the parking brake.

CAUTION - Towing gear

position

Failure to place the transmis-

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sion shift lever in N

(Neutral)

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■ Rear

may cause internal damage to

the transmission.

CAUTION

- Towing

•

Do not tow the vehicle back-

wards with the front wheels on

the ground as this may cause

damage to the vehicle.

•

Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. Use wheel lift or

flatbed equipment.

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1. Open the liftgate, and remove the

towing hook from the tool case.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing

the lower part of the cover on the

bumper.

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What to do in an emergency

3. Install the towing hook by turning it

Emergency towing

If towing service is not available in an

clockwise into the hole until it is

emergency, your vehicle may be

■ Front

fully secured.

temporarily towed using a cable or

chain secured to the emergency tow-

4. Remove the towing hook

and

ing hook under the front (or rear) of

install the cover after use.

the vehicle. Use extreme caution

when towing the vehicle. A driver

must be in the vehicle to steer it and

operate the brakes.

Towing in this manner may be done

only on hard-surfaced roads for a

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short distance and at low speed.

■ Rear

Also, the wheels, axles, power train,

steering and brakes must all be in

good condition.

• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a

vehicle out of mud, sand or other

conditions from which the vehicle

cannot be driven out under its own

power.

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than

the vehicle doing the towing.

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• The drivers of both vehicles should

If towing

is

necessary, have it

communicate with each other fre-

done by an authorized Kia dealer

quently.

or a commercial tow truck service.

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What to do in an emergency

CAUTION

WARNING - Emergency

Using a portion of the vehicle

Towing Precautions

other than the tow hooks for

Use extreme caution when tow-

towing may damage the body of

ing the vehicle.

your vehicle.

•

Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which

would place excessive stress

•

Attach a towing strap to the tow

on the emergency towing hook

hook.

and towing cable or chain. The

•

Use only a cable or chain specifical-

hook and towing cable or

ly intended for use in towing vehi-

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chain may break and cause

cles. Securely fasten the cable or

serious injury or damage.

•

Use a towing strap less than 16

chain to the towing hook provided.

feet (5 m) long. Attach a white or

•

If the disabled vehicle is

•

Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle

red cloth (about 12 inches (30 cm)

unable to be moved, do not

in a slow and gradual manner while

wide) in the middle of the strap for

forcibly continue the towing.

maintaining tension on the tow rope

easy visibility.

We recommend that you con-

or chain to start or drive the vehicle,

tact an authorized Kia dealer

•

Drive carefully so that the towing

otherwise tow hooks and the vehi-

or a commercial tow truck

strap is not loosened during tow-

cle may be damaged.

service for assistance.

ing.

•

Before emergency towing, check if

•

Tow the vehicle as straight

•

The driver must be in the vehicle

the hook is not broken or damaged.

ahead as possible.

for steering and braking operations

•

Fasten the towing cable or chain

•

Keep away from the vehicle

when the vehicle is towed and pas-

securely to the hook.

sengers other than the driver must

during towing.

•

Do not jerk the hook. Apply it

not be allowed to be on board.

steadily and with even force.

•

To avoid damaging the hook, do not

pull from the side or at a vertical

angle. Always pull straight ahead.

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Maintenance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

■ (Gasoline) 1.6 GDi

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil filler cap

3. Engine oil dipstick

4. Brake fluid reservoir

5. Inverter coolant reservoir

6. Fuse box

7. Engine clutch actuator reservoir tank

8. Air cleaner

9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Maintenance

(Continued)

Owner maintenance precau-

•

Wash the undercarriage of your

tions

WARNING - Maintenance

vehicle regularly during the win-

work

Improper or incomplete service may

ter and whenever your vehicle has

result in problems. This section gives

Do not wear jewelry or loose

been exposed to such salts or

clothing while working under

instructions only for the maintenance

chemicals.

items that are easy to perform.

the hood of your vehicle with

•

Do a thorough washing of the

the engine running. These can

undercarriage at the end of the

As explained earlier in this section,

become entangled in moving

several procedures can be done only

winter.

parts, if you must run the

•

Use professional service techni-

by an authorized Kia dealer with spe-

engine while working under the

cial tools.

cians or governmental inspection

hood, make certain that you

stations to annually inspect for

remove all jewelry

(especially

corrosion.

✽ NOTICE

rings, bracelets, watches, and

•

Immediately seek an inspection of

necklaces) and all neckties,

Improper owner maintenance dur-

your vehicle if you become visual-

scarves, and similar loose

ing the warranty period may affect

ly aware of corrosion flaking or

clothing before getting near the

warranty coverage. For details, read

scaling or if you become aware of

engine or cooling fans.

the separate Warranty & Consumer

a change in vehicle performance,

Information manual provided with

such as soft or spongy brakes, flu-

the vehicle. If you're unsure about

ids leaking, impairment of direc-

any servicing or maintenance proce-

WARNING - Touching

tional control, suspension noises

dure, have it done by an authorized

metal parts

or rattling metal straps.

Kia dealer.

NHTSA further advises that after

Do not touch metal parts

a vehicle is 7 years old, it is essen-

(including strut bars) while the

tial that you take these indicated

engine is operating or hot.

maintenance steps to ensure that

Doing so could result in serious

you protect yourself from unsafe

bodily injury. Turn the engine off

corrosion conditions.

and wait until the metal parts

cool down to perform any main-

tenance work on the vehicle.

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Maintenance

OWNER MAINTENANCE

The following lists are vehicle checks

Owner maintenance schedule

While operating your vehicle:

and inspections that should be per-

When you stop for fuel:

•

Note any changes in the sound of

formed by the owner or an author-

the exhaust or any smell of

ized Kia dealer at the frequencies

• Check the coolant level in coolant

exhaust fumes in the vehicle.

indicated to help ensure safe,

reservoir.

•

Check for vibrations in the steering

dependable operation of your vehi-

• Check the windshield washer fluid

wheel. Notice any increased steer-

cle.

level.

ing effort or looseness in the steer-

Any adverse conditions should be

• Look for low or under-inflated tires.

ing wheel, or change in its straight-

brought to the attention of your deal-

ahead position.

er as soon as possible.

WARNING - Hot coolant

•

Notice if your vehicle constantly

These Owner Maintenance Checks

turns slightly or “pulls” to one side

Be careful when checking your

are generally not covered by war-

when traveling on smooth, level

engine coolant level when the

ranties and you may be charged for

road.

engine is hot. Scalding hot

labor, parts and lubricants used.

coolant and steam may blow

•

When stopping, listen and check

out under pressure.

for unusual sounds, pulling to one

side, increased brake pedal travel

or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.

•

If any slipping or changes in the

operation of your transmission

WARNING

occurs, take your vehicle to an

When you open the engine

authorized Kia dealer.

hood, turn the Hybrid system

•

Check the dual clutch transmission

off. If not, it may result in death

P (Park) function.

or serious injury because of the

high voltage flow.

•

Check the parking brake.

•

Check for fluid leaks under your

vehicle (water dripping from the air

conditioning system during or after

use is normal).

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Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models

The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance.

Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and date are shown, the frequen-

cy of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

MAINTENANCE

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

INTERVALS

Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

156

Miles×1,000

8

16

24

32

40

48

56

64

72

80

88

96

104

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

Km×1,000

13

26

39

52

65

78

91

104

117

130

143

156

169

Rotate tires

Rotate every 8,000 miles (13,000 km)

Fuel additives ^*1

Add every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months

Engine oil and engine

(Gasoline)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

oil filter ^*2

1.6 GDi

Climate control air filter

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

Engine clutch actuator fluid

Air cleaner filter

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

Inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months,

Brake fluid

Replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 48 months

Inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months,

HSG belt ^*3

Replace every 64,000 miles (104,000 km) or 48 months

(Gasoline)

Spark plugs

Replace every 96,000 miles (156,000 km)

1.6 GDi

At first, replace at 120,000 miles (195,000 km) or 120 months,

Coolant (Engine/Inverter)

after that, replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 24 months

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Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models (CONT.)

MAINTENANCE

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

INTERVALS

Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

156

Miles×1,000

8

16

24

32

40

48

56

64

72

80

88

96

104

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

Km×1,000

13

26

39

52

65

78

91

104

117

130

143

156

169

Battery condition

Vacuum hose

Exhaust system

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brake discs and pads

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension ball joints

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Air conditioner compressor

Engine clutch actuator hose and lines

Parking brake

Driveshaft and boots

Fuel tank and fuel cap

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Fuel tank air filter ^*4

Cooling system

-

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

Dual clutch transmission fluid

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

-

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Maintenance

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Non Turbo Models

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer

to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.

R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary

MAINTENANCE

DRIVING

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

OPERATION

CONDITION

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)

A, B, C, D, E,

Engine oil and engine oil filter

R

or 6 months

F, G, H, I, J, K

Every 32,000 miles (52,000 km)

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt

R

C, D, E, K

or 24 months

A, C, D, E, F, G, H,

Dual clutch transmission fluid

R

Every 64,000 miles (104,000 km)

I, J

Climate control air filter

R

More frequently

C, E, G

Air cleaner filter

R

More frequently

C, E

Spark plugs

R

More frequently

A, B, F, G, H, I, K

Every 8,000 miles (13,000 km)

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt

I

C, D, E, K

or 12 months

Parking brake

I

More frequently

C, D, G, H, I

Brake discs, pads and calipers

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, J, K, I

Suspension ball joints

I

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE

DRIVING

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

OPERATION

CONDITION

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

I

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G, H, I

C, D, E, F,

Drive shafts and boots

I

More frequently

G, H, I, J

Severe driving conditions

A-Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km)

E-Driving in heavy dust condition

in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freez-

F-Driving in heavy traffic area

ing temperature

G-Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly

B-Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long

H-Using for towing or camping and driving with loading on the

dis- tances

roof.

C-Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-

I

- Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle

spread roads

towing

D-Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in

J -Frequently driving under high speed or rapid

very cold weather

acceleration/deceleration.

K-Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

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Maintenance

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil level

■ (Gasoline) 1.6 GDi

3. Turn the engine off, remove the oil

filler cap and pull the dipstick out.

Engine oil is used for lubricating,

Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to

cooling, and operating various

return to the oil pan.

hydraulic components in the engine.

4. Wipe the dipstick clean and rein-

Engine oil consumption while driving

sert it fully.

is normal, and it is necessary to

5. Pull the dipstick out again and

check and refill the engine oil regu-

check the level. Check if the oil

larly. Also, check and refill the oil

level is between the F-L line, and if

level within the recommended main-

it is below the L line, add enough

tenance schedule to prevent deterio-

oil to bring the level to F line.

ration of oil performance.

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Check the engine oil following the

CAUTION

below procedure.

1. Be sure the

vehicle

is on level

ground.

When you wipe the oil level

2. Start the engine and allow it to

gauge, you should wipe it with a

reach normal operating tempera-

clean cloth.

ture.

When mixed with debris, it can

cause engine damage.

WARNING - Radiator hose

Be very careful not to touch the

radiator hose when checking or

adding engine oil as it may be

hot enough to burn you.

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Maintenance

■ (Gasoline) 1.6 GDi

•

Do not spill engine oil when adding

Changing the engine oil and

or changing engine oil. Wipe off

filter

spilled oil immediately.

Have engine oil and filter changed by

•

The engine oil consumption may

an authorized Kia dealer according

increase while you break in a new

to the Maintenance Schedule at the

vehicle and it will be stabilized after

beginning of this chapter.

driving

4,000 miles (6,000 km).

•

If the maintenance schedule to

•

The engine oil consumption can be

replace engine oil is exceeded, the

affected by driving habits, climate

engine oil performance may deterio-

conditions, traffic conditions, oil

rate, and the engine condition may

quality, etc. Therefore, it is recom-

be affected. Therefore, replace the

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mended that you inspect the

engine oil according to the mainte-

Use a funnel to help prevent oil

engine oil level regularly and refill it

nance schedule.

from being spilled on engine com-

if necessary.

•

To keep the engine in optimal condi-

ponents.

tion, use the recommended engine

oil and filter. If the recommended

Use only the specified engine oil.

engine oil and filter are not used

(Refer to “Recommended lubricants

replace it according to the mainte-

and capacities” in chapter 8.)

nance schedule under severe usage

conditions.

•

The purpose of the maintenance

schedule for engine oil replace-

ment is to prevent oil deterioration

and it is irrelevant to oil consump-

tion. Check and refill engine oil reg-

ularly.

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Maintenance

WARNING - Used engine

oil

Used engine oil may cause irrita-

tion or cancer of the skin if left in

contact with the skin for pro-

longed periods of time. Always

protect your skin by washing

your hands thoroughly with

soap and warm water as soon as

possible after handling used oil.

Do not leave used engine oil

within the reach of children.

CAUTION

The engine oil is very hot imme-

diately after the vehicle has

been driven and can cause

burns during replacement.

Replace the engine oil after the

engine oil has cooled down.

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Maintenance

COOLANT

The high-pressure cooling system

Checking the coolant level

•

Turn the engine off and wait until it

has a reservoir filled with year round

cools down. Use extreme care

antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is

when removing the radiator cap.

WARNING

filled at the factory.

Wrap a thick towel around it, and

Removing radiator

turn it counterclockwise slowly to

Check the antifreeze protection and

cap

the first stop. Step back while the

coolant level at least once a year: at

pressure is released from the cool-

the beginning of the winter season,

ing system.

and before traveling to a colder cli-

mate.

When you are sure all the pressure

Never attempt to remove the

has been released, press down on

radiator cap while the engine is

the cap, using a thick towel, and

operating or hot. Doing so

CAUTION -

Radiator cap

continue turning counterclockwise

might lead to cooling system

Never attempt to remove the

to remove it.

and engine damage and could

radiator cap while the engine is

•

Even if the engine is not operating,

result in serious personal injury

operating or hot. Doing so

do not remove the radiator cap or

from escaping hot coolant or

might lead to cooling system

the drain plug while the engine and

steam.

and engine damage.

radiator are hot. Hot coolant and

steam may still blow out under

pressure, causing serious injury.

The engine coolant and/or inverter

coolant level is influenced by the

hybrid system temperature. Before

checking or refilling the engine

coolant and/or inverter coolant,

turn the hybrid vehicle off.

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Maintenance

Engine coolant

Inverter coolant

WARNING - Cooling fan

Use caution when

working near the

blade of the cooling

fan. The electric

motor (cooling fan) is

controlled by engine coolant

temperature, refrigerant pres-

sure and vehicle speed. It may

sometimes operate even when

the engine is not running.

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Check the condition and connections

The coolant level should be filled

of all cooling system hoses and

between MAX and MIN marks on the

heater hoses. Replace any swollen

side of the coolant reservoir when

or deteriorated hoses.

the engine is cool.

The coolant level should be filled

If the coolant level is low, add enough

between MAX and MIN marks on the

specified coolant to provide protec-

side of the coolant reservoir when

tion against freezing and corrosion.

the engine is cool.

Bring the level to MAX, but do not

overfill. If frequent additions are

If the coolant level is low, add enough

required, see an authorized Kia deal-

specified coolant to provide protec-

er for a cooling system inspection.

tion against freezing and corrosion.

Bring the level to MAX, but do not

overfill. If frequent additions are

required, see an authorized Kia deal-

er for a cooling system inspection.

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Maintenance

Recommended coolant

For mixture percentage, refer to the

■ Engine coolant reservoir cap

following table.

•

When adding coolant, use only

deionized water or soft water for

Mixture Percentage

your vehicle and never mix hard

Ambient

(volume)

water in the coolant filled at the fac-

Temperature

Antifreeze

Water

tory. An improper coolant mixture

5°F (-15°C)

35

65

can result in serious malfunction or

engine damage.

-13°F (-25°C)

40

60

-31°F (-35°C)

50

50

•

The engine in your vehicle has alu-

-49°F (-45°C)

60

40

minum engine parts and must be

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protected by an ethylene-glycol

■ Inverter coolant reservoir cap

with phosphate based coolant to

prevent corrosion and freezing.

•

DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol

coolant or mix them with the spec-

ified coolant.

•

Do not use a solution that contains

more than 60% antifreeze or less

than

35% antifreeze. This would

reduce the effectiveness of the

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solution.

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Maintenance

■ Engine room rear view

✽ NOTICE

WARNING

Make sure the coolant cap is proper-

Radiator cap

ly closed after refill of coolant.

Otherwise the engine could be over-

heated while driving.

■ Engine room front view

Do not remove the radiator cap

when the engine and radiator

are hot. Scalding hot coolant

and steam may blow out under

pressure which may result in

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serious injury.

2. Make sure that the tiny protru-

sions inside the coolant cap

should be securely interlocked.

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1. Check if the radiator cap label is

straight front.

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Maintenance

BRAKE FLUID

Checking the brake fluid level

In the event the brake system

CAUTION

- Proper fluid

requires frequent additions of fluid,

Only use brake fluid in brake

the vehicle should be inspected by

system. Small amounts of

an authorized Kia dealer.

improper fluids (such as engine

When changing and adding brake

oil) can cause damage to the

fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it

brake system.

come in contact with your eyes. If

brake fluid should come in contact

with your eyes, immediately flush

Periodically check that the fluid level

them with a large quantity of fresh

in the brake fluid reservoir is

tap water. Have your eyes examined

between MIN and MAX. The level will

by a doctor as soon as possible.

fall with accumulated mileage. This is

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a normal condition associated with

the wear of brake linings. If the fluid

CAUTION - Brake fluid

Check the fluid level in the reservoir

level is excessively low, have the

Do not allow brake fluid to con-

periodically. The fluid level should be

brake system checked by an author-

tact the vehicle's body paint, as

between MAX (Maximum) and MIN

ized Kia dealer.

paint damage will result.

(Minimum) marks on the side of the

reservoir.

Before removing the reservoir cap

Use only the specified brake fluid.

Brake fluid, which has been exposed

and adding brake fluid, clean the

(Refer to “Recommended lubricants

to open air for an extended time

area around the reservoir cap thor-

and capacities” in chapter 8.)

should never be used as its quality

oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-

cannot be guaranteed. It should be

ination.

disposed of properly.

Never mix different types of fluid.

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