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by chrisl
Wed Oct 17, 2018 3:17 am
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Ex door handle breaks off
Replies: 2
Views: 20944

Re: Ex door handle breaks off

I have had the same problem with the front passenger door. Replaced under warranty without any problem. Dealer told me that he has seen the same problem on the Sportage.
by chrisl
Wed Oct 17, 2018 3:10 am
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Apple car play
Replies: 3
Views: 21131

Re: Apple car play

I think you have to update to the latest version of Google maps for it to appear under CarPlay. Also note the latest version of Waze also works on CarPlay.
by chrisl
Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:41 am
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Real world fuel economy
Replies: 23
Views: 25316

Re: Real world fuel economy

Niro First Edition. I have only ever been able to manage above 60mpg when driving around say 20 miles at 30 to 40 mph. On motorways I have found the car very sensitive to indicated speeds between 70mph and 80 mph. A 300 mile motorway trip last week with cruise control used a lot and set at 76 mph st...
by chrisl
Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:31 am
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Parking Assist - Behaviour of the Front sensors
Replies: 4
Views: 7177

Re: Parking Assist - Behaviour of the Front sensors

Agreed 'deguy'. The fact that you have to push the button when moving forwards into a space is really annoying, and there is always the possibility that you think they are on but have forgotten to press the button. The light on the button is very small too so it is not easy to know if the sensors ar...
by chrisl
Sat Apr 08, 2017 7:06 am
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Hybrid Battery Charge Level
Replies: 22
Views: 38924

Hybrid Battery Charge Level

My battery is always between 50% to 75% charge level. Is this what other members expect or experience? It is usually nearer 50%, but gets to 75% on occasions. It does not seem to matter what journey lengths I do and in the course of 4,000 miles I have done a mix of short and 300 mile trips?