warning KIA NIRO PHEV 2021 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 function cannot provide
temporary steering inputs, the indi-
cator flashes green and then
changes to white. Even when HDA
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” in
this chapter.
Warning related to steering
wheel
The hands-off warning appears
when the function detects that the
driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel while HDA 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 will be canceled.
However, if Smart Cruise Control is
reactivated manually by the driver,
Highway Driving Assist will reacti-
vate.
To activate Smart Cruise control
refer to "Smart Cruise Control
(SCC)" in this chapter.HDA 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 function 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 road
conditions. Always keep your
hands on the steering wheel
while driving.
If you hold the steering wheel
lightly, it may be perceived
that the steering wheel is not
held at all and trigger the
hands-off warning.
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HDA malfunction
This message shows that there is a
problem with HDA, so have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
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
function operation.
• The function is not designed to
work on highways other than
mentioned as a controlled access
road. The function automatically
cancels when you leave the high-
way.
• If there is a problem with
Highway Driving Assist, the func-
tion 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 function is automatically
canceled. Also, it is converted to
Smart Cruise Control automati-
cally with a pop-up message on the
navigation.
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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 function 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 dis-
tance control and front radar.
* Refer to “Lane Following Assist
(LFA) “ in this chapter. for cautions
and warnings about steering con-
trol and front view camera.CAUTION
Highway Driving Assist may not
function properly in the follow-
ing situations:
The navigation is not working
properly.
The navigation is not updated.
The real-time GPS or map
information provided has
errors.
The navigation is overloaded
by performing functions such
as 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 is
changed or canceled by reset-
ting the navigation.
The vehicle enters a service
station or rest area
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The speed limit of selected
highway section is changed
due to road conditions.
Android Auto or Car Play is
operating.
The navigation cannot detect
the current vehicle position
(ex: elevated roads including
overpass adjacent to general
roads or nearby roads exist in
a 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 or
snow.
If your vehicle tows a trailer or
another vehicle, you should
release Highway Driving
Assist system. Operating the
brake system or steering sys-
tem while towing may
adversely affect the safety.

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Function description
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
uses radar sensors to monitor 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.
Function setting and activa-
tion
Function setting
The driver can activate the function
by placing the START/STOP button
to the ON position and by selecting
‘User Settings Driver Assistance
Parking Safety Rear Cross-
Traffic Safety’. RCCW turn on and
get activated.
When the vehicle is turned off then
on again, the functions always get
ready to be activated.
When the function 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
warn for unexpected situa-
tions even though RCCW is
operating.
RCCW is supplemental func-
tions to assist you. Do not
entirely rely on the functions.
Always pay attention, while
driving, for your safety.
RCCW is not substitutes for
proper and safe driving.
Always drive safely and use
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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 function may also
change. Check the warning activa-
tion time before changing it.
Operating conditions
The function will activate when vehi-
cle speed is below 7 mph (10 km/h)
and with the shift lever in R
(Reverse).
* The function will not activate when
the vehicle speed exceeds 7 mph
(10 km/h). The function will activate
again when the speed is below 5
mph (8 km/h).
The function’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 func-
tion control
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning
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 cam-
era function 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 function’s warning or brake may not operate properlyif the left or right of your vehi-cle's rear bumper is blocked bya vehicle 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 function’s warning sounds.
If any other warning sound such as seat belt warningchime is already generated,RCCW warning may notsound.
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Detecting Sensor
The rear corner 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 function.
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CAUTION
The function may not work
properly when the bumper has
been damaged, or if the rear
bumper has been replaced or
repaired.
The function may turn off due
to strong electromagnetic
waves.
Always keep the sensors clean.
NEVER arbitrarily disassem-
ble the sensor component nor
apply 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 of
proper alignment, the function
may not operate correctly. In
this case, a warning message
may not be displayed.
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WARNING
Drive safely even though the
vehicle is equipped with Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning. Do not solely rely on
the function 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 may
not operate properly or
unnecessarily operate
depending on traffic and driv-
ing conditions.

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Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
system disabled. Radar blocked
This warning message may appear
when:
- One or both of the sensors on the
rear bumper is blocked by dirt or
snow or a foreign object.
- Driving in rural areas where the
sensor does not detect another
vehicle for an extended period of
time.
- When there is inclement weather
such as heavy snow or rain.A trailer or carrier is installed. (To use
BCW, remove the trailer or carrier
from your vehicle.)
If any of these conditions occur, the
light on Blind-Spot Safety button and
the function will turn off automatically.
When BCW canceled warning mes-
sage is displayed in the cluster,
check to make sure that the rear
bumper is free from any dirt or snow
in the areas where the sensor is
located. Remove any dirt, snow, or
foreign material that could interfere
with the radar sensors.
After any dirt or debris is removed,
BCW should operate normally after
about 10 minutes of driving the vehi-
cle.
If the function does not work normal-
ly even though the foreign sub-
stance, trailer or carrier, or other
equipment is removed, have the sys-
tem checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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Take your vehicle to an author-
ized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
Do not apply foreign objects
such as a bumper sticker or a
bumper guard near the radar
sensor or apply paint to the
sensor area. Doing so may
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If there is a problem with BCW, a
warning message will appear and the
light on the switch will turn off. The
function will turn off automatically.
In this case, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Non-operating condition
Outside rearview mirror may not
warn the driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror housing
is damaged or covered with debris.
- The window is covered with debris.
- The windows are severely tinted.
- The mirror is covered with dirt,
snow, or debris.
Limitations of the function
The driver must be cautious in the
below situations, because the func-
tion may not detect other vehicles or
objects in certain circumstances.
When a trailer or carrier is
installed.
The vehicle drives in inclement
weather such as heavy rain or
snow.
The sensor is polluted with rain,
snow, mud, etc.
The rear bumper where the sensor
is located is covered with a foreign
object such as a bumper sticker, a
bumper guard, a bike rack, etc.
The rear bumper is damaged, or
the sensor is out of the original
default position.
The vehicle height gets lower or
higher due to heavy loading in a
liftgate, abnormal tire pressure,
etc.
When the temperature of the rear
bumper is high.
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