2019 KIA NIRO HYBRID EV steering wheel

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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.

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Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially important in dusty or sandy
areas and when the vehicle is used
on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

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Maintenance
Keep paint and trim in good con-
dition
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing through, the atten-
tion of a qualified body and paint
shop is recommended.
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
highly corrosive and may damage
painted surfaces in just a few hours.
Always remove bird droppings as
soon as possible.
Don't neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor
mats and carpeting and cause corro-
sion. Check under the mats periodi-
cally to be sure the carpeting is dry.
Use particular care if you carry fertil-
izers, cleaning materials or chemi-
cals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in prop-
er containers and any spills or leaks
should be cleaned up, flushed with
clean water and thoroughly dried.Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume,
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand clean-
er, and air freshener from contacting
the interior parts because they may
cause damage or discoloration. If
they do contact the interior parts,
wipe them off immediately. If neces-
sary, use a vinyl cleaner, see product
instructions for correct usage.
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.

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Index
Smart key immobilizer system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-91 Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94
Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95
Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94
Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95
Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-91
Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95
Reducing the risk of a rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-91
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 Electronic power steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-47
Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149 Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
Luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151
Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-39 Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40 Sunroof open warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Sunshade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42\
Tilting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Disarmed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Changing a tire with TPMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Check tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Low tire pressure position telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Low tire pressure telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41, 9-4 All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Low aspect ratio tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55
Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-41
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41\
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54
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