Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 430

Drivinþ your vehicle
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window wash‐
er system ýrom ýreezinþ, add an ap‐
proved window washer anti-ýreeze sol‐
ution in accordance with instructions on
the container. Window washer anti-
ýreeze is available ýrom an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner and most au‐
to parts outlets. Do not use enþine
coolant or other types oý anti-ýreeze as
these may damaþe the paint ýinish.
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parkinþ
brake can ýreeze in the enþaþed posi‐
tion. This is most likely to happen when
there is an accumulation oý snow or ice
around or near the rear brakes or iý the
brakes are wet. Iý there is a risk the
parkinþ brake may ýreeze, apply it only
temporarily while you put the shiýt lev‐
er in P (Dual clutch transmission) and
block the rear wheels so the vehicle
cannot roll. Then release the parkinþ
brake.
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Don't let ice and snow
accumulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the ýenders and in‐
terýere with the steerinþ. When drivinþ
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the vehicle to be sure
the movement oý the ýront wheels and
the steerinþ components is not ob‐
structed.
Carry emergency equipment
Dependinþ on the severity oý the
weather, you should carry appropriate
emerþency equipment. Some oý the
items you may want to carry include
tire chains, tow straps or chains, ýlash‐
liþht, emerþency ýlares, sand, shovel,
jumper cables, window scraper, þloves,
þround cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.