cruise control KIA NIRO 2017 User Guide

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SMART CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (SCC) (IF EQUIPPED)
➀Cruise indicator
➁ Set speed
➂ Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
The SCC allows you to program the
vehicle to maintain a set speed so
long as it is not limited by traffic. When
traffic is encountered the vehicle will
slow down to maintain a set distance
behind traffic without depressing the
accelerator or brake pedal. Use the SCC only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.
Limited visibility (rain, snow, smog, etc)
Cruise function should not be used when the vehicle is being towed to
prevent any damage.
\bSCC is the abbreviation for Smart
Cruise Control.
WARNING
- Smart Cruise Control
Inadvertent Activation
If the smart cruise control is left
on (CRUISE indicator in the
instrument cluster illuminated),
it can be activated inadvertent-
ly. Keep the advanced smart
cruise control system off
(CRUISE indicator turn off)
when the smart cruise control is
not in use to avoid setting a
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WARNING
The Smart Cruise Control System (SCC) is deactivated
when driving under the speed
of 6.0 mph (10 km/h). In this
case, the it will be unable to
maintain distance from the
vehicle ahead. It is the driver’s
responsibility to depress the
brake to maintain certain dis-
tance from the vehicle ahead.
For your safety, make sure to be well informed of the owner’s
manual before driving.

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Speed setting (SCC)
To set cruise control speed:
1. Press the CRUISE button, to turn
the system on. The CRUISE indi-
cator in the instrument cluster will
illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed. (180 km/h) : when there is no
vehicle in front
(180 km/h) : when there is a vehi-
cle in front
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- Slippery road with rain, ice,or snow covered
- Abrupt curved road
- Steep hills
- Windy roads
- Off roads
- Rods under construction
- Rumble strip
- The sensing ability decreas- es if the level of front and rear
vehicle is changed from the
factory.
The smart cruise control sys- tem cannot recognize a
stopped vehicle, pedestrians or
an oncoming vehicle. Always
look ahead cautiously to pre-
vent unexpected and sudden
situations from occurring.
Use the smart cruise control system only when traveling on
open highways in good weath-
er conditions.
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WARNING
- Smart Cruise Control
Limitations
The smart cruise control is a supplemental system and is
not a substitute for safe driv-
ing practices. It is the respon-
sibility of the driver to always
check the speed and distance
to the vehicle ahead.
Do not use the smart cruise control when it may not be
safe to keep the car at a con-
stant speed. For instance.
- Highway interchange andtollgate
- Road surrounded by abnor- mally multiple steel con-
structions (subway con-
struction, steel tunnel, etc)
- Parking lot
- Lanes beside guard rail on a road
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3. Move the lever down (to SET-),and release it at the desired
speed. The set speed and vehicle
to vehicle distance on the LDC
screen will illuminate.
4. Release the accelerator pedal. The desired speed will automati-
cally be maintained.
If there is a vehicle in front of you, thespeed may decrease to maintain thedistance to the vehicle ahead.
On a steep grade, the vehicle mayslow down or speed up slightly whilegoing uphill or downhill. To increase cruise control set
speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
Move the lever up (to RES+), and hold it. Your vehicle set speed will
increase by 5 mph (10 km/h).
Release the lever at the speed you
want.
Move the lever up (to RES+), and release it immediately. The cruising
speed will increase by 1 mph (1.0
km/h) each time you move the
lever up (to RES+) in this manner. SCC will operate to a maximum
setting of 110 mph (180 km/h).
However all local speed limit laws
must be followed.
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To decrease the cruise control
set speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
Move the lever down (to SET-), and hold it. Your vehicle set speed will
decrease by 5 mph (10 km/h).
Release the lever at the speed you
want.
Move the lever down (to SET-), and release it immediately. The cruising
speed will decrease by 1 mph (1.0
km/h) each time you move the lever
down (to SET-) in this manner.
You can set the cruise control to any speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
To temporarily accelerate with the
cruise control on:
If you want to speed up temporarily
when the cruise control is on,
depress the accelerator pedal.
Increased speed will not interfere
with cruise control operation or
change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your
foot off the accelerator.
If you move the lever down (to SET-)
at increased speed, the cruising
speed will be set again.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Be careful when accelerating tem-
porarily, because the speed is not
regulated automatically at this time
even if there is a vehicle in front of
you.
SCC will be temporarily canceled
when:
Cancelled manually
The smart cruise control is temporar-
ily canceled when the brake pedal is
depressed or the CANCEL button is
pressed. The speed and vehicle to
vehicle distance indicator on the
cluster will disappear and the
CRUISE indicator is illuminated con-
tinuously.
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Cancelled automatically
The driver's door is opened.
The shift lever is shifted to N(Neutral), R (Reverse) or P(Parking).
The EPB (electronic parking brake) is applied.
The vehicle speed is over 120 mph (190 km/h)
The ESC, ABS or TCS is operating.
The ESC is turned off.
The sensor or the cover is dirty or blocked with foreign matter.
When the vehicle is stopped for over 5 minutes.
The driver starts driving by pushing the lever up (RES +) or down
(SET -) or depressing the acceler-
ator pedal approximately 3 sec-
onds after the vehicle is stopped by
the Smart Cruise Control System
with no other vehicle ahead or a
vehicle stopped far away in front.
The engine speed is in dangerous range. The SCC system has malfunc-
tioned.
The accelerator pedal is continu- ously depressed for long time.
Each of these actions will cancel the
SCC operation. (The set speed and
vehicle-to-vehicle distance on the
LCD display will go off.)
If the SCC is cancelled automati-
cally, the SCC will not resume even
though the RES+ or SET- lever is
moved. Also, the EPB (electronic
parking brake) will be applied when
the vehicle is stopped.
- When activating the AEB (AssistEmergency Braking)
If the SCC is cancelled by a reason
not mentioned, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the system is automatically can-
celled, the warning chime will sound
and a message (“Smart Cruise
Control canceled”) will appear for a
few seconds.
You must adjust the vehicle speed by
depressing the accelerator or brake
pedal according to the road condi-
tions ahead and driving condition.
Always check the road conditions.
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To resume cruise control set
speed:
If any method other than the CRUISE
button was used to cancel cruising
speed and the system is still activat-
ed, the cruising speed will automati-
cally resume when you move the
lever up/down (to RES+ or SET-).
If you move the lever up (to RES+),
the speed will resume to the recently
set speed. When the speed of the
vehicle is greater than or equal to 6.2
mph (10 km/h) but less than 20 mph
(30 km/h), the smart cruise control
system will be reset only when there
is a vehicle in front.
To turn cruise control off:
Press the CRUISE button. (the
CRUISE indicator in the instrument
cluster will go off).
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WARNING - Following Distance
To avoid collisions, always be aware of the selected speed
and vehicle to vehicle dis-
tance settings when activat-
ing your smart cruise control
system.
Always maintain sufficient braking distance and deceler-
ate your vehicle by applying
the brakes if necessary.
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Vehicle to vehicle distance
setting (SCC)
To set vehicle to vehicle distance:
This function allows you to program
the vehicle to maintain relative dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead without
depressing the accelerator pedal or
brake pedal.The vehicle to vehicle distance will
automatically activate when the SCC
is on.
Select the appropriate distance
according to road conditions and
vehicle speed.
Each time the button is pressed, the
vehicle to vehicle distance changes
as follows:
For example, if you drive at 56 mph
(90 km/h), the distance is maintained
as follows;
Distance 4 - approximately 172 feet
(52.5 m)
Distance 3 - approximately 130 feet (40 m)
Distance 2 - approximately 106 feet (32.5 m)
Distance 1 - approximately 82 feet
(25 m)
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NOTICE
The smart cruise control system
remember the last vehicle to vehicle
distance which the driver used in the
vehicle with AEB.
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If the vehicle ahead (vehicle speed:
less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) moves to
the next lane, the warning chime will
sound and a message will appear.
If a vehicle enters into your lane mov-
ing less than the designated speed,
you can adjust your vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal.
Radar to detect distance to thevehicle ahead
The sensor detects distance to the
vehicle ahead.
If the sensor is covered with dirt or
other foreign matter, the vehicle to
vehicle distance control may not
operate correctly.
Always keep the sensor clean. Radar check message
If the radar or cover is dirty or
obscured with foreign matter such as
snow, this message (“Smart Cruise
Control disabled temporarily”) will
appear and it will disappear after for
a while. In this case, the system may
not function temporarily, but it does
not indicate a malfunction of the
Advanced Smart Cruise Control
System. Clean the radar or cover by
using a soft cloth and it will operate
normally.
SCC (Smart Cruise Control)
malfunction message
The message (“Check Smart Cruise
Control System”) will appear when
the vehicle to vehicle distance control
system is not functioning normally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the system
checked.
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Always keep the sensor and
bumper clean.
Use only a genuine Kia sensor cover for your vehicle.
Do not install accessories around the sensor and do not replace the
bumper by yourself. It may interfere
with the sensor performance.
Impact damage to the sensor or sensor area may cause the sensor
to move slightly off position and
result in the SCC not operating
correctly without any warning or
indicator from the cluster. If this
occurs, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.To adjust the sensitivity of
Smart Cruise Control
The sensitivity of vehicle speed when
following the front vehicle to maintain
the set distance can be adjusted. Go
to the User Settings Mode (Driving
Assist) and select SCC (Smart
Cruise Control). You may select one
of the three stages you prefer.
Slow:
Vehicle speed following the front
vehicle to maintain the set distance
is slower than normal speed.
Normal: Vehicle speed following the front
vehicle to maintain the set distance
is normal
Fast: Vehicle speed following the front
vehicle to maintain the set distance
is faster than normal speed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The system remembers the last
selected mode.
To convert to cruise control
mode:
The driver may choose to only use
the cruise control mode (speed con-
trol function) by doing as follows:
1.Turn the SCC on (the cruise indi-
cator light will be on but the system
will not be activated).
2.Push the distance to distance switch for more than 2 seconds.
3.Choose between "Smart cruise control (SCC) mode" and "Cruise
control (CC) mode".
When using the cruise control mode,
you must manually assess the dis-
tance to other vehicles as the system
will not automatically brake to slow
down for other vehicles.
CAUTION - Sensor Damage
To prevent sensor cover dam-age from occurring, wash thecar with a soft cloth.

Index
4I
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Clothes hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145
Coasting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster . . . . . . . 4-51
Compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Consumer assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 8-27 Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Inverter coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Recommended coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-96
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 To cancel cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49
To decrease the cruising speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49
To increase cruise control set speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48
To resume cruising speed at more thanapproximately 20mph (30 km/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50
To set cruise control speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on. . 6-49
To turn cruise control off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62 Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Dashboard, see instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Day/night rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Daytime running light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Defogging (Windshield) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Defroster (Rear window) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113
Defrosting (Windshield) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-\
2
Disarmed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination . . 4-52
Displays, see instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Distance to empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
Door locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
20 Central door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
From inside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
From outside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Drinks holders, see cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136
Driver position memory system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
"Driver's 3-point systemwith emergency locking retractor" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-82
Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-83D