KIA NIRO PHEV 2020 Owners Manual

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Steering control
If both lanes are recognized properly
(lane color: white), the steering
wheel indicator ( ) lights up in
green and then the steering control
is initiated.When the system cannot provide
temporary steering inputs, the indi-
cator flashes green and then
changes to white. Even when HDA
system cannot provide temporary
steering inputs, it still controls the
distance from other vehicles.
(For information on non-operating
conditions of steering wheel control,
please refer to “Limitations of LFA
system” in this chapter.
Warning related to steering
wheel
The hands-off warning appears
when the system detects that the dri-
ver's hands are not on the steering
wheel while HDA system is in work.
(First warning: warning message,
Second warning: warning message
with warning sound)
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When the hands-off warning
lasts for a certain period of
time
If the driver still does not have their
hands on the steering wheel after the
message "Keep hands on steering
wheel", HDA system will be can-
celed. However, if Smart Cruise
Control is reactivated manually by
the driver, Highway Driving Assist
system will reactivate.
To activate Smart Cruise control
refer to "Smart Cruise Control
(SCC)" in this chapter. HDA system will not be in the
ENABLED state and/or the steering
wheel will not be assisted when:
The turn signal is turned on before
changing a lane. If you change
lanes without the turn signal on,
the steering wheel might be con-
trolled.
The vehicle is not driven in the mid- dle of the lane when the system is
turned on or right after changing a
lane.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control or VSM (Vehicle Stability
Management) is activated.
The vehicle is driven on a sharp curve.
Vehicle speed is over 95 mph (153 km/h)
The vehicle makes sharp lane changes.
CAUTION
The hands-off warning may be delayed depending on roadconditions. Always keep yourhands on the steering wheelwhile driving.
If you hold the steering wheel lightly, it may be perceivedthat the steering wheel is notheld at all and trigger thehands-off warning.
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The vehicle brakes suddenly.
Only one lane marker is detected.
The lane is very wide or narrow.
There are more than two lanemarkers on the road (e.g. construc-
tion area).
Radius of a curve is too small.
The vehicle is driven on a steep incline.
The steering wheel is turned sud- denly.Automatic speed setting
If HDA system operating conditions
are all met and setting speed match-
es with the legal highway speed limit,
HDA system will enter the automatic
speed setting mode. (The set speed
and the "AUTO" symbol will be dis-
played in green with an indicative
sound) In the automatic speed set-
ting mode, the set speed is automat-
ically adjusted to the changing speed
limits of highway sections. If the driver directly changes the
speed, it enters the manual speed
setting mode and the set speed is
displayed in white and the “AUTO”
symbol will disappear.
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HDA malfunction
This message shows that there is a
problem with HDA system, so have
your vehicle inspected by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
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NOTICE
• High Driving Assist is limited in
other countries.
• High Driving Assist only operates based on the speed limits of the
highway but it does not work with
the speed cameras.
• The time gap could occur between the navigation speed warning and
system operation.
• The system is not designed to work on highways other than mentioned
as a controlled access road. The
system automatically cancels
when you leave the highway.
• If there is a problem with Highway Driving Assist, the sys-
tem cannot be activated in the
Infotainment System screen.
• If your vehicle is 1640 ft. (500 m) ahead and behind of an open toll-
gate, the system is automatically
canceled. Also, it is converted to
Smart Cruise Control automati-
cally with a pop-up message on the
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• In the automatic speed setting
mode, the vehicle automatically
accelerates or decelerates when
the highway speed limit changes.
• If your vehicle speed exceeds 95 mph (153 km/h), Highway Driving
Assist is automatically canceled.
Also, it is converted to Smart
Cruise Control automatically with
a pop-up message on the naviga-
tion.
• If you enter a rest area on the highway or a IC/JC
(intersection/junction) without a
destination set, the system is can-
celed later than when the vehicle
actually leaves the highway.
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* Refer to “Smart Cruise Control(SCC)” in this chapter. for cautions
and warnings about vehicle to
vehicle distance control and front
radar.
* Refer to “Lane Following Assist (LFA) “ in this chapter. for cautions
and warnings about steering con-
trol and front camera.CAUTION
Highway Driving Assist systemmay not function properly in thefollowing situations:
The navigation is not working properly.
The navigation is not updated. The real-time GPS or map information provided haserrors.
The navigation is overloaded by performing functions suchas route search, video play-back, voice recognition, etc.are performing simultaneously.
The navigation is recalculat- ing the route while driving.
GPS signals are blocked in areas such as a tunnel.
The driver goes off course or the route to the destination ischanged or canceled by reset-ting the navigation.
The vehicle enters a service station or rest area
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(Continued) The speed limit of selected highway section is changeddue to road conditions.
Android Auto or Car Play is operating.
The navigation cannot detect the current vehicle position(ex: elevated roads includingoverpass adjacent to generalroads or nearby roads exist ina parallel way).
The navigation is being updat- ed while driving.
The navigation is being reset while driving.
The road is slippery due to bad weather such as rain orsnow.
If your vehicle tows a trailer or another vehicle, you shouldrelease Highway DrivingAssist system. Operating thebrake system or steering sys-tem while towing mayadversely affect the safety.

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This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
three conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the device.Radio frequency radiation
exposure information:
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed
and operated with a minimum dis-
tance of 8 in (20 cm) between the
radio (antenna) and your body.
This transmitter must not be colocat-
ed or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.

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System description
Rear Cross-Traffic CollisionWarning system
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
system uses radar sensors to moni-
tor the approaching cross traffic from
the left and right side of the vehicle
when your vehicle is in reverse.
The blind spot detection range varies
relative to the approaching vehicle
speed.
System setting and activation
System setting
The driver can activate the sys- tems by placing the START/STOP
button to the ON position and by
selecting ‘User Settings →Driver
Assistance →Parking Safety →
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety’. The
RCCW turn on and get activated.
When the vehicle is turned off then on again, the systems always get
ready to be activated.
When the system is initially turned on and when the vehicle is turned
off then on again, the warning light
will illuminate for 3 seconds on the
outside rearview mirror.
REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC COLLISION WARNING (RCCW) (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
Always be aware of road con-ditions while driving and be
alert for unexpected situations
even though RCCW system is
operating.
RCCW system is supplemen- tal systems to assist you. Do
not entirely rely on the sys-
tems. Always pay attention,
while driving, for your safety.
RCCW system is not substi- tutes for proper and safe driv-
ing. Always drive safely and
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Warning Timing
The driver can select the initial warn-
ing activation time in the Cluster by
selecting “User Settings →Driver
Assistance →Warning Timing”. The
options for the initial Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning includes the
following: - Normal:
When this condition is selected, the
initial RCCW is activated normally. If
this setting feels too sensitive
change the option to ‘Later’.
The warning activation time may feel
late if the side/rear vehicle abruptly
accelerates.
- Later:
Select this warning activation time
when the traffic is light and you are
driving in a low speed. However, if
you change the warning activation
time, the warning activation time of
vehicle's other system may also
change. Check the warning activa-
tion time before changing it.
Operating conditions
The system will activate when vehi-
cle speed is below 7 mph (10 km/h)
and with the shift lever in R
(Reverse).
* The system will not activate when
the vehicle speed exceeds 7 mph
(10 km/h). The system will activate
again when the speed is below 5
mph (8 km/h).
The system's detecting range is
approximately 0 ~ 82 ft. (0.5 ~ 20 m)
An approaching vehicle will be
detected if their vehicle speed is with-
in 5 ~ 22.5 mph (8 km/h ~ 36 km/h)
Note that the detecting range may
vary under certain conditions. As
always, use caution and pay close
attention to your surroundings when
backing up your vehicle.
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Warning message and system
control
Rear Cross-Traffic CollisionWarning system
If the vehicle detected by the sensors
approaches from the rear left/right
side of your vehicle, the warning
chime will sound, the warning light
on the outside rearview mirror will
blink and a message will appear on
the LCD display. If the rear view mon-
itor system is in activation, a mes-
sage will also appear on the
‘Infortainment System’.
The warning will stop when:
- The vehicle moving at the rear left/right side of your vehicle is not
in the detection range.
- The vehicle is right behind your vehicle.
- The vehicle is not driving towards your vehicle.
- The vehicle’s approaching speed is decreased.CAUTION
When the operation condition of RCCW is met, the warningwill occur every time a vehicleapproaches the side or rear ofyour stopped (0 mph (0 km/h)vehicle speed) vehicle.
The system's warning or brake may not operate properly if theleft or right of your vehicle'srear bumper is blocked by avehicle or obstacle.
The driver should always use extreme caution while operat-ing the vehicle, whether or notthe warning light on the outerside view mirror illuminates orthere is a warning alarm.
Playing the vehicle audio sys- tem at high volume may pre-vent occupants from hearingthe system's warning sounds.
If any other warning sound such as seat belt warningchime is already generated,the RCCW warning may notsound.
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Detecting Sensor
The rear radars are located inside
the rear bumper for detecting the
side and rear areas.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for proper operation of the system.
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CAUTION
The system may not work
properly when the bumper hasbeen damaged, or if the rearbumper has been replaced orrepaired.
The system may turn off due to strong electromagnetic waves.
Always keep the sensors clean. NEVER arbitrarily disassem- ble the sensor component norapply any impact on the sen-sor component.
Be careful not to apply unnec- essary force on the radar sen-sor or sensor cover. If the sen-sor is forcibly moved out ofproper alignment, the systemmay not operate correctly. Inthis case, a warning messagemay not be displayed.
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WARNING
Drive safely even though thevehicle is equipped with Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning system. Do not sole-
ly rely on the system but
check your surrounding when
backing the vehicle up.
The driver is responsible for accurate brake control.
Always pay extreme caution while driving. Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning sys-
tem may not operate properly
or unnecessarily operate
depending on traffic and driv-
ing conditions.