KIA Niro: Opening the hood
(Kia Niro Hybrid only)
- Hood release lever
- Hood secondary latch
- Hood
Operation
- Pull the hood release lever (1).
- Push the secondary latch (2) to the left.
- Lift the hood (3) upwards.
- Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary latch (2) to the left and lift the hood.
WARNING
- Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the gear to the P (Park) position and setting the parking brake.
- Grasp the support rod in the area wrapped in rubber. The rubber will help prevent you from being burned by hot metal when the engine is hot.
- The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole provided in the hood whenever you inspect the engine compartment. This will prevent the hood from falling and possibly injuring you.
Opening/closing the hood
(Kia Niro EV only)
- Hood release lever
- Hood secondary latch
Operation
- Pull the hood release lever (1).
- Push the secondary latch (2) to the left.
- Lift the hood upwards.
- To close the hood, lower the hood and let it drop. Make sure that it is properly locked into place.
WARNING
- Open the hood after turning off the vehicle on a flat surface, shifting the gear to the P (Park) position and setting the parking brake.
- Before closing the hood, ensure that all obstructions are removed from the hood opening. Closing the hood with an obstruction present in the hood opening may result in property damage or severe personal injury.
- Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the motor compartment. Doing so may cause a heat-induced fire.
- Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away. If it is not latched, the hood could open while the vehicle is being driven, causing total loss of visibility, which might result in an accident.
- Do not move the vehicle with the hood raised. The view will be blocked and the hood could fall or be damaged.
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Closing the hood
(Kia Niro Hybrid only)
Operation
Before closing the hood, check the
following:
All filler caps in the engine compartment
must be correctly
installed.
Gloves, rags or any other combustible
material must be removed from
the e
Opening the fuel filler door
Fuel filler door
Fuel tank cap
Operation
Turn the engine off.
Ensure all the doors are unlocked.
Press the rear center edge to open the
fuel filler door (1).
Remove the fuel tank cap (2) by turning
it counterclockwise.
Pla
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Voltage Check
Warning
Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and
Caution" before doing any work related with the high
voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious
electrical injuries.
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Rear Disc Brake
With EPB
Brake pad
Pad return spring
Caliper carrier
Pad retainer
Caliper body
Lever return spring
Stopper
Operating lever
Bleed screw
EPB actuator
Bleed screw
Caliper body
Caliper carrier
Pad retainer
Brake
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