oil pressure KIA NIRO 2017 Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Engine Oil PressureWarning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” in chapter 8). If
the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible. If the warning light stays on while the
engine is running, it indicates that
there may be serious engine dam-
age or malfunction. In this case,
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the warn- ing light stays on after the engine
is started, turn the engine off
immediately. In this case, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Low Tire Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated.
❈ For more details, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 7.
CAUTION - Engine
damage
If the engine is not stopped
immediately after the engine oilpressure warning light is illumi-nated and stays on while theengine is running, seriousengine damage may result.

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This warning light remains on after
blinking for approximately 60 seconds
or repeats blinking and off at the
intervals of approximately 3 seconds:
When there is a malfunction with
the TPMS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
❈ For more details, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 7. The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
If you notice any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the
accelerator pedal, apply the brakes
gradually with light force, and slow-
ly move to a safe position off the
road.Master Warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light informs the driv- er of the following situations
- Blind Spot Detection fail
- Smart Cruise Control fail
- Blind Spot Detection automaticcancelation
- Smart Cruise Control radar fail
- Engine oil shortage and so on
The Master Warning Light illumi-
nates when more than one of the
above warning situations occur. At
this time, the LCD Modes Icon will
change from ( ) to ( ).
If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned off
and the LCD Modes Icon will be
changed back to its previous icon ( ).
WARNING - Low tire pressure
Significantly low tire pressure makes the vehicle unstable
and can contribute to loss of
vehicle control and increased
braking distances.
Continued driving or low pres- sure tires will cause the tires to
overheat and fail.

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Features of your vehicle
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air condi-
tioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative impact on the air con-
ditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
It is important that the correcttype and amount of oil andrefrigerant is used, otherwisedamage to the vehicle mayoccur. To prevent damage, theair conditioning system in yourvehicle should only be servicedby trained and certified techni-cians.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-1234yf
Because the refriger-
ant is mildly inflam-
mable and at very
high pressure, the air
conditioning system
should only be serv-
iced by trained and
certified technicians.
It is important that the correct
type and amount of oil and
refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause dam-
age to the vehicle and personal
injury.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your
vehicle's air conditioning sys-
tem is under very high pres-
sure. If proper service proce-
dures are not followed an explo-
sion may result. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death,
the air conditioning system in
your vehicle should only be
serviced by trained and certi-
fied technicians.

Audio system
58 Adjust the volume to levels that
allow the driver to hear sounds
from outside of the vehicle. Driving
in a state where external sounds
cannot be heard may lead to acci-
dents.
Pay attention to the volume setting when turning the device on. A sud-
den output of extreme volume
upon turning the device on could
lead to hearing impairment. (Adjust
the volume to a suitable levels
before turning off the device.)
If you want to change the position of device installation, please
inquire with your place of purchase
or service maintenance center.
Technical expertise is required to
install or disassemble the device. Turn on the car ignition before
using this device. Do not operate
the audio system for long periods
of time with the ignition turned off
as such operations may lead to
battery discharge.
In case of product malfunction, please contact your place of pur-
chase or After Service center.
Placing the audio system within an electromagnetic environment may
result in noise interference.
WARNING - Driver
distraction
Operating the device while driv-
ing could lead to accidents due
to a lack of attention to external
surroundings. First park the
vehicle before operating the
device.
CAUTION - LCD Monitor
Do not subject the device to severe shock or impact. Directpressure onto the front side ofthe monitor may cause damageto the LCD or touch screen.
CAUTION
When cleaning the device, make sure to turn off theaudio system and use a dryand smooth cloth.
Do not place beverages close to the audio system. Spillingbeverages may lead to systemmalfunction.
Never use tough materials, chemical cloths, or solvents(alcohol, benzene, thinners,etc.) as such materials maydamage the device panel orcause color/quality deteriora-tion.
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oilfrom contacting the dashboardbecause they may cause dam-age or discoloration.

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Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pres-
sures will result in overheating and
possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction
or tire failure.
Never exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure shown on the tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
High speed travel consumes more
fuel than urban motoring. Do not for-
get to check both the engine coolant
and engine oil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
result in overheating of the engine.
WARNING- Under/over
inflated tires
Always check the tires for proper
inflation before driving.
Underinflated or overinflated
tires can cause poor handling,
loss of vehicle control, and sud-
den tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.
For proper tire pressures, refer to
“Tires and wheels” in chapter 9.
WARNING- Tire tread
Always check the tire tread
before driving your vehicle.
Worn-out tires can result in loss
of vehicle control. Worn-out tires
should be replaced as soon as
possible. For further information
and tread limits, refer to "Tires
and wheels" in chapter 8.

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
• Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-21
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27\
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
• Inverter coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
• Recommended coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
• Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Engine clutch actuator fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
• Checking the engine clutch actuator fluid level . . . . 8-32
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-43
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-43
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
55
• Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55\
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Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check 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 transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
Check the dual clutch transmission P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
WARNING- Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure.
WARNING
When you open the engine
hood, turn the Hybrid system
off. If not, it may result in death
or serious injury because of the
high voltage flow.

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Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-
responds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labora-
tory test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure:
The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi).
Accessory Weight: This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, dual clutch trans-
mission, power seats, and air condi-
tioning.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure:
The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi) before a tire has
built up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: A code molded into
the sidewall of a tire signifying that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.

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Maintenance
High-pressure washing
When using high-pressure wash-ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with
a high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure water
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water. Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
tain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
als with a spot remover will usually
strip the wax from the finish. Be sure
to re-wax these areas even if the rest
of the vehicle does not yet need wax-
ing.
Do not apply wax on embossed
unpainted unit, as it may tarnish the
unit.
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CAUTION - Wet engine
Water washing in the engine
compartment including highpressure water washing maycause the failure of electricalcircuits located in the enginecompartment.
Never allow water or other liq- uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle asthis may damage them.

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✽
NOTICE - Natural leather seat
cover (If equipped)
Natural leather has visible pores,
scars or blood vessels, etc. Pressure
marks or wrinkles may be made
when used. Prolonged exposure to
sunlight or heat may cause discol-
oration. These things occur due to
the natural characteristics of
cowhides. If the leather is exposed to
rain or gets wet, remove water with
a dry cloth and dry the leather in the
shade to minimize damage. Make
sure to keep sharp objects away
from the leather as these can create
scratches on the surface. For light-
colored leather, be careful of spots
or color transfer, such as from jeans.
✽ ✽NOTICE - Fabric seat cover
(If equipped)
Please clean the fabric seats regular-
ly with a vacuum cleaner in consid-
eration of fabric material character-
istics. If they are heavily soiled with
beverage stains, etc., use a suitable
interior cleaner. To prevent damage
to seat covers, wipe off the seat cov-
ers down to the seams with a large
wiping motion and moderate pres-
sure using a soft sponge or
microfiber cloth.
Velcro closures on clothing or sharp
objects may cause snagging or
scratches on the surface of the seats.
Make sure not to rub such objects
against the surface.
CAUTION - Electrical
components
Never allow water or other liq-
uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle as thismay damage them.
CAUTION - Leather
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alco-hol content solutions. If you usehigh alcohol content solutionsor acid/alkaline detergents, thecolor of the leather may fade orthe surface may get stripped off.