cruise control KIA NIRO 2020 Owner's Manual

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(Continued)- Highway interchange andtollgate
- Road surrounded by multi- ple steel constructions (sub-
way construction, steel tun-
nel, etc)
- Parking lot
- Lanes beside guard rail on a road
- Slippery road with rain, ice, or snow covered
- Abrupt curved road
- Steep hills
- Windy roads
- Off roads
- Rods under construction
- Rumble strip
- When driving near crash bar-
riers (Continued)(Continued)- When the vehicle sensingability decreases due to
vehicle modification that
causes a difference in the
level of the vehicle's front
and rear
- When driving with limited view (possibly due to bad
weather, such as fog, snow,
rain or sandstorm)
Pay particular attention to the driving conditions whenever
using the smart cruise control
system.
Smart Cruise Control system is not a substitute for safe
driving. It is the responsibility
of the driver to always check
the speed and distance of the
vehicle ahead.
Be careful when driving downhill using SCC system.
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Smart Cruise Control systemshould not be used when the
vehicle is being towed.
Always set the vehicle speed under the applicable speed
limit.
Unexpected situations may lead to accidents. Pay contin-
uous attention to road condi-
tions and your surroundings
even when the Smart Cruise
Control System is operating.

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Set SCC Reaction
The sensitivity of vehicle speed
when following the front vehicle to
maintain the set distance can be
adjusted.
The acceleration speed (reaction) for
following the front vehicle is set in
conjunction with the DRIVE MODE
button.
SCC Reaction
Fast:
Vehicle speed following the front
vehicle to maintain the set distance
is faster than normal speed.
Normal: Vehicle speed following the front
vehicle to maintain the set distance
is normal
Slow: Vehicle speed following the front
vehicle to maintain the set distance
is slower than normal speed.
Vehicle to vehicle distance
setting
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 Smart
Cruise Control system is on.
Select the appropriate distance
according to road conditions and
vehicle speed.
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In traffic situation
Use switch or pedal to accelerate
In traffic, your vehicle will stop if the
vehicle ahead of you stops. Also, if
the vehicle ahead of you starts
moving, your vehicle will start as
well. However, if the vehicle stops
you must depress the accelerator
pedal or push up the switch
(RES+) to start driving. If you push the smart cruise control
switch (RES+ or SET-) while Auto
Hold and smart cruise control is
operating the Auto Hold will be
released regardless of accelerator
pedal operation and the vehicle will
start to move. The AUTO HOLD
indicator changes from green to
white. (if equipped with EPB
(Electronic Parking Brake))
CAUTION
If the vehicle ahead (vehiclespeed: less than 20 mph (30km/h) disappears to the nextlane, the warning chime willsound and a message willappear. Adjust your vehiclespeed for vehicles or objectsthat can suddenly appear infront of you by depressing thebrake pedal according to theroad condition ahead and driv-ing condition.
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Warning message
When the sensor lens cover is
blocked with dirt, snow, or debris,
Smart Cruise Control system opera-
tion may stop temporarily. If this
occurs, a warning message will
appear on the LCD display. Remove
any dirt, snow, or debris and clean
the radar sensor lens cover before
operating Smart Cruise Control sys-
tem. Smart Cruise Control system
may not properly activate, if the radar
is totally contaminated, or if any sub-
stance is detected after turning ON
the engine (e.g. in an open terrain).
Smart Cruise Control system mal-
function message
The message 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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CAUTION
Do not install accessories around the sensor and do notreplace the bumper by your-self. It may interfere with thesensor performance.
Always keep the sensor and bumper clean.
Use only a soft cloth to wash the vehicle. Do not spray pres-surized water directly on thesensor or sensor cover.
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, SmartCruise Control system maynot operate correctly. In thiscase, a warning message maynot be displayed.
Have the system checked byan authorized Kia dealer.
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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:
(Continued) Do not damage the sensor or sensor area by a strongimpact. If the sensor movesslightly off position, SmartCruise Control system will notoperate correctly without anywarning or indicator from thecluster.
If this occurs, have your vehi-cle checked by an authorizedKia dealer as soon as possi-ble.
Use only a genuine Kia sensor cover for your vehicle. Do notpaint anything on the sensorcover.
If the front bumper becomes damaged in the area aroundthe radar sensor, Smart CruiseControl system may not oper-ate properly.
(Continued)(Continued) To prevent sensor cover dam- age from occurring, wash thecar with a soft cloth.
Do not tint the window or install stickers, accessoriesaround the inside mirrorwhere the camera is installed.
Make sure the frontal camera installation point does not getwet.
Do not place reflective objects(white paper or mirroretc.) on the crash pad. FCAsystem may activate unneces-sarily due to reflect of the sun-light.
Do not impact or arbitrarily remove any front view cameracomponents.
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1. Turn Smart Cruise Control system
on (the cruise indicator light will be
on but the system will not be acti-
vated).
2. Push the distance to distance switch for more than 2 seconds.
3. Choose between "Smart Cruise Control" and "Cruise Control".
When the system is canceled using
the CRUISE button or the CRUISE
button is used after the engine is
turned on, the Smart Cruise Control
mode will turn on.Limitations of the system
Smart Cruise Control system may
have limits to its ability to detect dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead due to
road and traffic conditions.
On curves
On curves, Smart Cruise Control system may not detect a moving
vehicle in your lane, and then your
vehicle could accelerate to the set
speed. Also, the vehicle speed will
rapidly down when the vehicle
ahead is recognized suddenly.
Select the appropriate set speed on curves and adjust your vehicle
speed by depressing the accelera-
tor or brake pedal according to the
road condition ahead and driving
condition.
WARNING
When using the cruise control
mode, you must manually
adjust the distance to other
vehicles as the system will not
automatically brake to slow
down for other vehicles.
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Your vehicle speed can be reduceddue to a vehicle in the adjacent
lane. Adjust your vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal
according to the road condition
ahead and driving condition. Apply
the accelerator pedal and select
the appropriate set speed. Check
to be sure that the road conditions
permit safe operation of the smart
cruise control.
On inclines
During uphill or downhill driving,Smart Cruise Control system may
not detect a moving vehicle in your
lane, and cause your vehicle to
accelerate to the set speed. Also,
the vehicle speed will rapidly down
when the vehicle ahead is recog-
nized suddenly.
Select the appropriate set speed on inclines and adjust your vehicle
speed by depressing the accelera-
tor or brake pedal according to the
road condition ahead and driving
condition.
Lane changing
A vehicle which moves into yourlane from an adjacent lane cannot
be recognized by the sensor until it
is in the sensor's detection range.
The sensor may not detect imme- diately when a vehicle cuts in sud-
denly. Always pay attention to the
traffic, road and driving conditions.
If a vehicle which moves into your lane is slower than your vehicle,
your speed may decrease to main-
tain the distance to the vehicle
ahead.
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Always be cautious for vehicles
with higher height or vehicles car-
rying loads that sticks out to the
back of the vehicle.
WARNING
Smart Cruise Control systemcannot guarantee stopping
for every emergency situa-
tion.
If an emergency stop is nec-
essary, you must apply the
brakes.
Keep a safe distance accord- ing to road conditions and
vehicle speed. If the vehicle to
vehicle distance is too close
during high-speed driving, a
serious collision may result.
Smart Cruise Control system cannot recognize a stopped
vehicle, pedestrians or an
oncoming vehicle. Always
look ahead cautiously to react
to unexpected and sudden sit-
uations.
SCC system may have diffi- culty in maintaining the cor-
rect distance or speed, if the
vehicle is driving on a steep
incline or towing a trailer.
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When other vehicles arechanging lanes in front of you
frequently, Smart Cruise
Control system may not oper-
ate appropriately. Always look
ahead cautiously to react to
unexpected and sudden situa-
tions.
Smart Cruise Control system is not a substitute for safe
driving practices but a con-
venience function only. It is
the responsibility of the driver
to always check the speed
and the distance to the vehi-
cle ahead.
Always be aware of the select- ed speed and vehicle to vehi-
cle distance.
Always maintain sufficient braking distance and deceler-
ate your vehicle by applying
the brakes if necessary.
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CAUTION
Smart Cruise Control systemmay not operate temporarilydue to electrical interference.
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As Smart Cruise Control sys- tem may not recognize com-
plex driving situations, always
pay attention to driving condi-
tions and control your vehicle
speed.
For safe operation, carefully read and follow the instruc-
tions in this manual before
use.
If another warning sound, such as the fasten seat belt
warning, is played, the SCC
system warning sound may
not occur.
When driving with SCC set, the system may not detect
parked vehicles ahead. Be
careful if this occurs and do
not rely solely on SCC func-
tion.
Please turn off SCC system when the vehicle is being
towed.
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If the vehicle ahead is nolonger detected while you are
driving with the set distance,
the vehicle may accelerate
until it reached the set speed.
If this occurs, be cautious and
control your vehicle speed if
needed.
Be cautious and be careful of dangerous situations when
driving on a slippery road.
Beware of dangerous situa- tions as you may quickly pass
the vehicle driving in the next
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Lane Following Assist system is
designed to center the vehicle in the
chosen lane by using a front mount-
ed camera on top of the windshield.
It can only become active in combi-
nation with Smart Cruise Control
and therefore assists the driver in his
task to control the lateral movement
of the vehicle.
* LFA stands for Lane Following
Assist.
LANE FOLLOWING ASSIST (LFA) (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
It is the driver's responsibility to operate the steering wheel
for safe driving.
Do not turn the steering wheel hastily if LFA is operating.
LFA system assists the steer- ing wheel control so that the
vehicle can stay in the center
of the lane. LFA system does
not automatically control the
steering wheel at all times,
which means the driver must
keep hands on the wheel at all
times while driving.
When using LFA system, always be aware of surround-
ings and road conditions that
may interrupt or stop LFA sys-
tem.
CAUTION
- Do not attach glass tinting, stickers, accessories to thewindshield where the frontcamera near the indoor mirroris placed.
- The removal or re-assembly of the front camera to attach tint-ing, stickers, accessories mayrequire LFA system to be thor-oughly inspected and modi-fied. In such case, have yourvehicle inspected by anauthorized Kia dealer.
- Inspection or modification may be required when replac-ing parts related to the wind-shield or front camera, steer-ing. we recommend that thesystem be checked by anauthorized Kia dealer.
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