ESP KIA NIRO 2019 Repair Manual

Driving your vehicle
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Driving at night
Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight,
here are some important tips to
remember:
Slow down and keep more dis-
tance between you and other vehi-
cles, as it may be more difficult to
see at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's head-
lights.
Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed. (On vehicles not
equipped with the automatic head-
light aiming feature.) Dirty or
improperly aimed headlights will
make it much more difficult to see
at night.
Avoid staring directly at the head- lights of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not
prepared for the slick pavement.
Here are a few things to consider
when driving in the rain: A heavy rainfall will make it harder
to see and will increase the dis-
tance needed to stop your vehicle,
so slow down.
Keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape. Replace
your windshield wiper blades when
they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.
If your tires are not in good condi- tion, making a quick stop on wet
pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be
sure your tires are in good shape.
Turn on your headlights to make it easier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large pud- dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking
operation returns.

What to do in an emergency
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Charging method for 12V battery
(A) It is recommended to charge the12V battery by starting and run-
ning the vehicle (HEV Ready
Mode) for a minimum of 30 min-
utes if a 12V reset, or jump start
has been used.
(B) If you cannot start the vehicle :
After connecting the jumper cables at the recommended locations, you
should press “12V batt Reset”
switch(1) to charge the battery.
The voltage range of the charger should be 13.3~14V and its current
range should be less than 60A.
(13.8V is recommended).
External power source using 12V
battery(Except the use of dash cameras)
The use of external power acces-
sories may reduce performance and
function of the vehicle. Especially,
the use of dash cameras may cause
a shut off the power of the vehicle
prior to the dash camera’s automatic
shut-down.
If the power of the car is shut off,
start the vehicle as explained above
(refer to “Over discharge of 12V bat-
tery”)
CAUTION
• The use of an improper charg- er with a voltage and currentrange higher than specifiedmay cause overheating anddamage to the 12V battery.
The use of an incorrect charg- er will lead to a power shut-offto save the 12V battery. Stopusing the incorrect chargeronce the power of the vehicleis shut off.

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What to do in an emergency
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehi-
cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-
ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pres-
sure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the
Proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When
the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximate-
ly one minute and then remain con-
tinuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue upon subsequent vehi-
cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-
tion exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.

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What to do in an emergency
You may not be able to identify a low
tire by simply looking at it. Always
use a good quality tire pressure
gauge to measure the tire's inflation
pressure. Please note that a tire that
is hot (from being driven) will have a
higher pressure measurement than a
tire that is cold (from sitting station-
ary for at least 3 hours and driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) during that
3 hour period).
Allow the tire to cool before measur-
ing the inflation pressure. Always be
sure the tire is cold before inflating to
the recommended pressure.
A cold tire means the vehicle has
been sitting for 3 hours and driven for
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3
hour period.
Never use tire sealant if your vehicle
is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System. The liquid
sealant can damage the tire pres-
sure sensors. The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors such as
nails or road debris.
If you feel any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the
accelerator, apply the brakes grad-
ually and with light force, and slow-
ly move to a safe position off the
road.
✽ ✽ NOTICE - Protecting TPMS
Tampering with, modifying, or dis-
abling the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) components may
interfere with the system's ability to
warn the driver of low tire pressure
conditions and/or TPMS malfunc-
tions. Tampering with, modifying,
or disabling the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) compo-
nents may void the warranty for
that portion of the vehicle.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the device.

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IntroductionWith the Tire Mobility Kit you stay
mobile even after experiencing a tire
puncture.
The system of compressor and seal-
ing compound effectively and com-
fortably seals most punctures in a
passenger car tire caused by nails or
similar objects and reinflates the tire.
After you ensured that the tire is prop-
erly sealed you can drive cautiously
on the tire (up to 120 miles (200 km))
at a max. speed of 50 mph (80 km/h)
in order to reach a service station or
tire dealer to have the tire replace-
ment.
It is possible that some tires, espe-
cially with larger punctures or damage
to the sidewall, cannot be sealed
completely.
Air pressure loss in the tire may
adversely affect tire performance.
For this reason, you should avoid
abrupt steering or other driving
maneuvers, especially if the vehicle is
heavily loaded or if a trailer is in use.
The Tire Mobility Kit is not designed
or intended as a permanent tire
repair method and is to be used for
one tire only.This instruction shows you step by
step procedure to temporarily seal
the puncture.
Read the section “Notes on the safe
use of the Tire Mobility Kit”.
ODE067021L
ODEP068021
■for 18 inch tire
■for 16 inch tire

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Using the Tire Mobility Kit
Carefully follow below steps.
1. Shake the sealant bottle.
ODE067006N
ODEP067048
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.
CAUTION
Before using the tire repair kit,please read carefully theinstruction attached on thesealant bottle. Detach the speedlimit label on the sealant caseand put it on a highly visibleplace. Always drive within thespeed limit.

IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Any gas or electrolyte leakage from
your vehicle is not only poisonous
but also flammable. Upon witness-
ing one of those, make sure your car
is parked in a safe area away from
any roads, open the windows, and
maintain a safe distance away from
the vehicle. Immediately contact an
authorized Kia dealer and advise
them that a hybrid vehicle 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.
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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 . . . 8-15
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21\
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Inverter coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Recommended coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Engine clutch actuator fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Checking the engine clutch actuator fluid level 8-27
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
• Checking the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Battery (Plug-in Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-41
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-41
Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
forming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
Should you have any doubts con-
cerning the inspection or servicing of
your vehicle, we strongly recom-
mend that you have an authorized
Kia dealer perform this work.
An authorized Kia dealer has factory-
trained technicians and genuine Kia
parts to service your vehicle proper-
ly. For expert advice and quality serv-
ice, see an authorized Kia dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury.Owner’s responsibility
✽ ✽NOTICE
Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsi-
bility.
You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-
dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor-
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle war-
ranties.
Detailed warranty information is
provided in your Warranty &
Consumer Information manual.
Repairs and adjustments required as
a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered.
We recommend you have your vehi-
cle maintained and repaired by an
authorized Kia dealer. An authorized
Kia dealer meets Kia’s high service
quality standards and receives tech-
nical support from Kia in order to pro-
vide you with a high level of service
satisfaction.
✽ ✽NOTICE - NHTSA Safety
Corrosion Alert
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) has
issued a general warning to all vehi-
cle owners of all brands regarding
the risks associated with vehicle
underbody corrosion. From your
initial purchase, take the following
steps to prevent unsafe corrosion
damage to your vehicle:
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• Wash the undercarriage of yourvehicle regularly during the win-
ter and whenever your vehicle has
been exposed to such salts or
chemicals.
• Do a thorough washing of the undercarriage at the end of the
winter.
• Use professional service techni- cians or governmental inspection
stations to annually inspect for
corrosion.
• Immediately seek an inspection of your vehicle if you become visual-
ly aware of corrosion flaking or
scaling or if you become aware of
a change in vehicle performance,
such as soft or spongy brakes, flu-
ids leaking, impairment of direc-
tional control, suspension noises
or rattling metal straps.
NHTSA further advises that after
a vehicle is 7 years old, it is essen-
tial that you take these indicated
maintenance steps to ensure that
you protect yourself from unsafe
corrosion conditions.Owner maintenance precau-
tions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section,
several procedures can be done only
by an authorized Kia dealer with spe-
cial tools.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Warranty & Consumer
Information manual provided with
the vehicle. If you're unsure about
any servicing or maintenance proce-
dure, have it done by an authorized
Kia dealer.
WARNING- Maintenance
work
Do not wear jewelry or loose
clothing while working under
the hood of your vehicle with
the engine running. These can
become entangled in moving
parts, if you must run the
engine while working under the
hood, make certain that you
remove all jewelry (especially
rings, bracelets, watches, and
necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose
clothing before getting near the
engine or cooling fans.
WARNING- Touching metal parts
Do not touch metal parts
(including strut bars) while the
engine is operating or hot.
Doing so could result in serious
bodily injury. Turn the engine off
and wait until the metal parts
cool down to perform any main-
tenance work on the vehicle.