KIA Niro Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction — part 29

What to do in an emergency

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NOTICE

Before using the tire repair kit,
please read carefully the instruction
attached on the sealant bottle.
Detach the speed limit label on the
sealant case and put it on a highly
visible place. Always drive within
the speed limit.

Using the Tire Mobility Kit

Carefully follow below steps.
1. Shake the sealant bottle.

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WARNING

Before using the Tire Mobility
Kit, follow the instructions on
the sealant bottle.
Remove the label with the
speed restriction from the
sealant bottle and apply it to the
steering wheel.
Please note the expiry date on
the sealant bottle.

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2. Connect the filling hose (3) onto

the connector of the sealant bottle
(A).

3. Ensure that button (9) on the com-

pressor is not pressed.

4. Unscrew the valve cap from the

valve of the defective wheel and
screw filling hose (3) of the sealant
bottle onto the valve.

5. Insert the sealant bottle into the

housing of the compressor (5) so
that the bottle is upright.

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NOTICE

If a visable foreign object has punc-
tured the tire, do not remove it
before using Tire Mobility Kit.

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NOTICE

If the sealant is injected when the
tire air pressure injection valve and
sealant injection hose are not fully
interlocked, the sealant may over-
flow and clog the valve.

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for 18 inch tire

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6. Ensure that the compressor is

switched off, position 0.

7 Connect between compressor and

the vehicle power outlet (4) using
the cable and connectors.

8. With the engine start/stop button

position on or ignition switch posi-
tion on, switch on the compressor
and let it run for approximately 5 ~
7 minutes to fill the sealant up to
proper pressure. (refer to the Tire
and Wheels, chapter 9). The infla-
tion pressure of the tire after filling
is unimportant and will be
checked/corrected later. Be careful
not to overinflate the tire and stay
away from the tire when filling it.

9. Switch off the compressor.
10. Detach the hoses from the

sealant bottle connector and
from the tire valve.

Return the Tire Mobility Kit to its stor-
age location in the vehicle.

Distributing the sealant

11. Immediately drive approximately

4 ~ 6 miles (7 ~ 10 km or, about
10 min) to evenly distribute the
sealant in the tire.

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). If possible, do not fall
below a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).
While driving, if you experience any
unusual vibration, ride disturbance or
noise, reduce your speed and drive
with caution until you can safely pull
off of the side of the road.

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WARNING

- Carbon

monoxide

Carbon monoxide poisoning
and suffocation is possible if
the engine is left running in a
poorly ventilated or unventilat-
ed location (such as inside a
building).

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WARNING

- Tire pressure

Do not attempt to drive your
vehicle if the tire pressure is
below 29 psi (200 kPa). This
could result in an accident due
to sudden tire failure.

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Call for road side service or towing.
When you use the Tire Mobility Kit,
the tire pressure sensors and wheel
may be stained by sealant. Therefore,
remove the tire pressure sensors and
wheel stained by sealant and have
your vehicle inspected by an author-
ized Kia dealer.

Checking the tire inflation
pressure

1. After driving approximately 4 ~ 6

miles (7 ~ 10 km or about 10 min),
stop at a safe location.

2. Connect the filling hose (3) of the

compressor (clip mounted side)
directly and then connect the fill
ing hose (3) (opposite side) to the
tire valve.

3. Connect between compressor and

the vehicle power outlet using the
cable and connectors.

4. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to

the recomended tire inflation.

With the ignition switch on, pro-

ceed as follows.

- To increase the inflation pres-

sure :

Switch on the compressor,

position I. To check the current
inflation pressure setting, briefly
switch off the compressor.

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NOTICE

The pressure gauge may show high-
er than actual reading when the
compressor is running. To get an
accurate tire reading, the compres-
sor needs to be turned off.

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To reduce the inflation pres-

sure:

Press the button (9) on the

compressor.

CAUTION

- Tire pressure

sensor

When you use the Tire Mobility
Kit including sealant not
approved by Kia, the tire pres-
sure sensors may be damaged
by sealant. The sealant on the
tire pressure sensor and wheel
should be removed when you
replace the tire with a new one
and inspect the tire pressure
sensors at an authorized dealer.

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Technical Data

18 inch tire

16 inch tire

System Voltage

DC 12 V

DC 12 V

Working Voltage

DC 10 – 15 V

DC 10 – 15 V

Amperage rating

MAX. 15 ± 1 A

(at DC 12V operation)

MAX. 10 ± 1 A

(at DC 12V operation)

Suitable for use at temperatures

- 22 ~ + 158 °F

(- 30 ~ + 70 °C)

- 22 ~ + 158 °F

(- 30 ~ + 70 °C)

Max. working pressure

87 psi (6 bar)

87 psi (6 bar)

Size

Compressor

6.3 X 5.9 X 2.2 in.

(161 X 150 X 55.8 mm)

6.3 X 5.9 X 2.2 in.

(161 X 150 X 55.8 mm)

Sealant bottle

ø 3.3 X 4.1 in.

(ø 85 X 104 mm)

ø 3.3 X 3.2 in.

(ø 85 X 81 mm)

Compressor weight

1.77 ± 0.07 lbs

(805 ± 30g)

1.62 ± 0.06 lbs

(735 ± 25g)

Sealant volume

18.3 cu. in (300 ml)

12.2 cu. in. (200 ml)

❈ Sealant and spare parts can be obtained and replaced at an authorized vehicle or tire

dealer. Empty sealant bottles may be disposed of at home. Liquid residue from the
sealant should be disposed of by your vehicle or tire dealer or in accordance with local
waste disposal regulations.

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TOWING

Towing service

If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a commer-
cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting
and towing procedures are neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle. The use of wheel dollies (1) or
flatbed is recommended.

On FWD vehicles, it is acceptable to
tow the vehicle with the rear wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and
the front wheels off the ground. If any
of the loaded wheels or suspension
components are damaged or the
vehicle is being towed with the front
wheels on the ground, use a towing
dolly under the front wheels. When
being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used,
the front of the vehicle should always
be lifted, not the rear.

WARNING

- Side and

curtain Air bag

If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bag, set the
ignition switch to LOCK or ACC
position when the vehicle is
being towed.
The side and curtain air bag
may deploy when the ignition is
ON, and the rollover sensor
detects the situation as a
rollover.

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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC

position.

2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

Removable towing hook
(if equipped)

1. Open the liftgate, and remove the

towing hook from the tool case.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing

the upper (front) / lower (rear) part
of the cover on the bumper.

CAUTION

- Towing gear

position

Failure to place the transaxle
shift lever in N (Neutral) may
cause internal damage to the
transaxle.

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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3. Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.

4. Remove the towing hook and

install the cover after use.

Emergency towing

If towing is necessary, have it
done by an authorized Kia dealer
or a commercial tow truck service.

If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
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
short distance and at low speed.
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.

• The drivers of both vehicles should

communicate with each other fre-
quently.

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Rear

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• Attach a towing strap to the tow

hook.

• Use only a cable or chain specifical-

ly intended for use in towing vehi-
cles. Securely fasten the cable or
chain to the towing hook provided.

• Before emergency towing, check if

the hook is not broken or damaged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply it

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.

• Use a towing strap less than 16

feet (5 m) long. Attach a white or
red cloth (about 12 inches (30 cm)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.

• Drive carefully so that the towing

strap is not loosened during tow-
ing.

CAUTION

Using a portion of the vehicle
other than the tow hooks for
towing may damage the body of
your vehicle.

WARNING

- Emergency

Towing Precautions

Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which
would place excessive stress
on the emergency towing hook
and towing cable or chain. The
hook and towing cable or
chain may break and cause
serious injury or damage.

• If the disabled vehicle is

unable to be moved, do not
forcibly continue the towing.
We recommend that you con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer
or a commercial tow truck
service for assistance.

• Tow the vehicle as straight

ahead as possible.

• Keep away from the vehicle

during towing.

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Emergency towing precautions

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so

the steering wheel isn’t locked.

• Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

• Release the parking bake.
• Press the brake pedal with more

force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.

• More steering effort will be

required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.

• If you are driving down a long hill,

the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.

• If the car is being towed with all

four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transaxle is in neutral.
Be sure the steering is unlocked by
placing the ignition switch in the
ACC position. A driver must be in
the towed vehicle to operate the
steering and brakes.

CAUTION

- Dual clutch

transmission

• To avoid serious damage to the

dual clutch transmission, limit
the vehicle speed to 10 mph
(15 km/h) and drive less than 1
mile (1.5 km) when towing.

• Before towing, check the dual

clutch transmission for fluid
leaks under your vehicle. If the
dual clutch transmission fluid
is leaking, flatbed equipment
or a towing dolly must be
used.

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IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS

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NOTICE

Any gas or electrolyte leakage from
your vehicle is not only poisonous
but also flammable. Upon witness-
ing one of those, open the windows,
and remain a safe distance from the
vehicle out of the road. Immediately
contact an authorized Kia dealer
and advise them that a hybrid vehi-
cle is involved.

• If you need towing, refer to

"Towing" in the previous pages.

• When the vehicle is severely dam-

aged, remain a safe distance of 50
feet (15 meter) or more between
your vehicle and other
vehicles/flammables.

If a fire occurs :
Immediately call emergency services
(911) and advise the emergency
responders that a hybrid vehicle is
involved.

WARNING

- High voltage

components

• For your safety, do not touch

high voltage cables, connec-
tors and package modules.
High voltage components are
orange in color.

• Exposed cables or wires may

be visible inside or outside of
the vehicle. Never touch the
wires or cables, because an
electrical shock, an injury, or a
death may occur.

WARNING

- Submersion

in water

Do not touch your vehicle if it
has been submerged in water.
The high-voltage battery may
cause shock or may catch fire.
Immediately contact the author-
ities and advise them of the
condition of your vehicle and
that a hybrid vehicle is involved.

Maintenance

Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

• Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-22
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26

• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28

• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
• Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
• Inverter coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
• Recommended coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33

• Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33

Engine clutch actuator fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34

• Checking the engine clutch actuator fluid level . . . . 8-34

Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36

• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36

Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37

• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37

Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38

• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38

Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40

• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40

Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42

• Blade inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42

Battery (Plug-in Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45

• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47

Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48

• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-48
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53

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• Tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-60
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-60
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-60
• Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-60
• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61
• Low aspect ratio tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-63

• Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-64
• Engine compartment fuse replacement. . . . . . . . . . . 8-66
• Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-69

Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-91

• Bulb replacement precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-91
• Light bulb position (Front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-92
• Light bulb position (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-93
• Light bulb position (Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-93
• Headlamp (HID type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 8-94
• Headlamp (LED type) replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-95
• Headlamp (High/Low beam) bulb replacement . . . 8-95
• Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement. . . . . . . . . 8-96
• Fog lamp/DRL bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-97
• Stop and tail lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-97
• Tail lamp (inside) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-99
• Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . 8-100
• Back-up lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-100

• High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . 8-100
• License plate lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 8-101
• Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . 8-101
• Map lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 8-102
• Map lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 8-102
• Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . 8-102
• Room lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . 8-103
• Room lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . 8-104
• Liftgate room lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . 8-104

Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-105

• Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-105
• Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-110

Emission control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-113

• Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-113
• Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:

Onboard refueling vapor recovery) system . . . . . . 8-113

• Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-114

California perchlorate notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-116

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Maintenance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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

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

Maintenance

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Plug-in Hybrid (Kappa 1.6 GDI)

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

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