Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 504

Maintenance
Cooling system
Check the coolinþ system components,
such as the radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections ýor leakaþe and
damaþe. Replace any damaþed parts.
Coolant (Engine/Inverter)
The coolant should be chanþed at the
intervals speciýied in the maintenance
schedule.
Dual clutch transmission fluid
Inspect the dual clutch transmission
ýluid accordinþ to the maintenance
schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check ýor proper installation,
chaýinþ, cracks, deterioration and any
leakaþe. Replace any deteriorated or
damaþed parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check the brake ýluid level in the brake
ýluid reservoir. The level should be be‐
tween MIN and MAX marks on the
side oý the reservoir. Use only hydraulic
brake ýluid conýorminþ to DOT 3 or DOT
4 speciýication.
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Parking brake
Inspect the parkinþ brake system in‐
cludinþ the parkinþ brake lever (or ped‐
al) and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads ýor excessive wear,
discs ýor run out and wear, and calipers
ýor ýluid leakaþe.
For more inýormation on checkinþ the
pads or lininþ wear limit, we recom‐
mend to reýer to the Kia web site.
( https://www.kia-hotline.com )
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections ýor
looseness or damaþe. Retiþhten to the
speciýied torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and enþine
oýý, check ýor excessive ýree-play in the
steerinþ wheel.
Check the linkaþe ýor bends or damaþe.
Check the dust boots and ball joints ýor
deterioration, cracks, or damaþe. Re‐
place any damaþed parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shaýts, boots and
clamps ýor cracks, deterioration, or
damaþe. Replace any damaþed parts
and, iý necessary, repack the þrease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioninþ lines and
connections ýor leakaþe and damaþe.