2018 KIA NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID check transmission fluid

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Driving your vehicle
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
as these may damage the paint fin-
ish.
Don’t let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to happen
when there is an accumulation of
snow or ice around or near the rear
brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk the parking brake may
freeze, apply it only temporarily while
you put the gear shift lever in P (Park,
Dual clutch transmission) and block
the rear wheels so the vehicle cannot
roll. Then release the parking brake.
Don't let ice and snow accu-
mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
vehicle to be sure the movement of
the front wheels and the steering
components are not obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropri-
ate emergency equipment. Some of
the items you may want to carry
include tow straps or chains, flash-
light, emergency flares, sand, shov-
el, jumper cables, window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, blan-
ket, etc.
TRAILER TOWING
We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.

What to do in an emergency
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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 clutchtransmission
To avoid serious damage to the
dual clutch transmission, limitthe vehicle speed to 10 mph(15 km/h) and drive less than 1mile (1.5 km) when towing.
Before towing, check the dual clutch transmission for fluidleaks under your vehicle. If thedual clutch transmission fluidis leaking, flatbed equipmentor a towing dolly must beused.

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Maintenance
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.

Maintenance
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At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and check the hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate dual clutch transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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Maintenance
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-
dence of heat and/or mechanical
damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and
excessive swelling indicate deterio-
ration. Particular attention should be
paid to examine those hose surfaces
nearest to high heat sources, such
as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure
that the hoses do not come in con-
tact with any heat source, sharp
edges or moving component which
might cause heat damage or
mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are pres-
ent. Hoses should be replaced
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage.
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is
replaced.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
Cooling system
Check the cooling system compo-
nents, such as the radiator, coolant
reservoir, hoses and connections for
leakage and damage. Replace any
damaged parts.
Coolant (Engine / Inverter)
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Dual clutch transmission Fluid
Inspect the dual clutch transmission
fluid according to the maintenance
schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.

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Index
"Driver's 3-point systemwith emergency locking retractor" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22\
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-92
Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93
Driving in the rain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-92
Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93
Dual clutch transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Shift-lock override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Dual clutch transmission shift indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-87
"Electric chromatic mirror (ECM) with UVO service" . 4-50
Electric power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Before Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
"Method to disconnect the (-) cable for regular maintenance" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 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
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 9-2
Engine clutch actuator fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34 Checking the Engine clutch actuator fluid level . . . 8-34
Engine compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6,8-3
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
26 Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Starting the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Illuminated engine start/stop button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine start/stop button illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-113
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-114
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 8-22 Engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
HSG (Hybrid starter & Generator) belt . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Fuel filter (for Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
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Index
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Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Coolant (Engine/Inverter). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Dual clutch transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Brake hoses and lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Exhaust pipe and muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Suspension mounting bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Drive shafts and boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Air conditioning refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-105
Exterior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-165 Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-165
Exterior overview (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Exterior overview (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . 5-35
Flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
"Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit" . . . 7-19
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Using the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Distributing the sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Checking the tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Floor mat anchor(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162
Fluid Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Engine clutch actuator fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Fog lamp/DRL bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-97
Fog light (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120
Folding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
4 Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Folding the outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Folding the rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Front seat adjustment (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Front seat adjustment (Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 8-96
Fuel filler lid (Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Opening the fuel filler lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34F