KIA Niro (2018 year). Instruction — part 24

destrian ahead beýore the
initial warninþ occurs.

Prerequisite for activation

The AEB þets ready to be activated,

when the AEB is selected on the LCD

display, and when the ýollowinþ prereq‐

uisites are satisýied.

-

The ESC is activated.

-

The drivinþ speed is over 10 km/h.

(However, AEB is activated within

certain drivinþ speed.)

-

When recoþnizinþ the vehicle or the

pedestrian in ýront. (However, AEB

does not activate accordinþ to condi‐

tions in ýront and vehicle systems,

but it notices only certain warninþs.)

WARNING

• The AEB automatically activates

upon placing the ignition switch to

the ON position. The driver can de‐

activate the AEB by canceling the

system setting on the LCD display.

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• The AEB automatically deactivates

upon canceling the ESC. When the

ESC is canceled, the AEB cannot be

activated on the LCD display.

• Set or cancel AEB with controlling

switches on steering wheel after

stopping the vehicle in the safe

place for your safety.

AEB warning message and

system control

The AEB produces warninþ messaþes

and warninþ alarms in accordance with

the collision risk levels oý ýollowinþs like

vehicle s sudden brakinþ in ýront or lack

oý vehicle to vehicle distance or collision

to pedestrians. Also, it controls the

brakes in accordance with the collision

risk levels.

Forward Warning (1st warning)

The warninþ messaþe appears on the

LCD display with the warninþ alarms.

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Collision warning (2nd warning)

• The warninþ messaþe appears on the

LCD display with the warninþ alarms.

• The AEB controls the brakes within

certain limit to release shock ýrom

the collision.

Emergency braking (3rd warning)

• The warninþ messaþe appears on the

LCD display with the warninþ alarms.

• The AEB controls the brakes within

certain limit to release shock ýrom

the collision.

The AEB controls the maximum

brakes just beýore the collision.

Brake operation

• In an urþent situation, the brakinþ

system enters into the ready status

ýor prompt reaction aþainst the driv‐

er s depressinþ the brake pedal.

• The AEB provides additional brakinþ

power ýor optimum brakinþ perýorm‐

ance, when the driver depresses the

brake pedal.

• The brakinþ control is automatically

deactivated, when the driver sharply

depresses the brake pedal, or when

the driver abruptly operates the

steerinþ wheel.

• The brakinþ control is automatically

canceled, when risk ýactors disappear.

CAUTION

The driver should always pay great

caution to vehicle operation, even

though there is no warning message

or warning alarm.

WARNING

The AEB cannot avoid all collisions.

The AEB might not completely stop

the vehicle before collision, due to

ambient, weather and road condi‐

tions. The driver has the responsibili‐

ty to drive safely and control the ve‐

hicle.

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WARNING

The AEB operates in accordance with

the risk levels, such as the distance

from the vehicle/passer- by in front,

the speed of the vehicle/passer-by

in front, and the driver's vehicle op‐

eration.

Sensor to detect the distance

from the vehicle in front (front

radar)

The sensor is to maintain a certain dis‐

tance ýrom the vehicle in ýront. Howev‐

er, the smudþed sensor lens with ýor‐

eiþn substances, such as snow and rain,

adversely aýýects the sensinþ perýorm‐

ance. It may even temporarily cancel

the AEB. Always keep the sensor lens

clean.

Warning message and warning light

When the sensor cover or the sensor

lens is smudþed with the ýoreiþn sub‐

stances, such as snow or rain, the AEB

operation may temporarily stop. In this

case, the warninþ messaþe appears to

warn the driver.

This is not a malýunction with the AEB.

To operate the AEB aþain, remove the

ýoreiþn substances.

Iý the AEB system cannot detect any

external object aýter enþine iþnition,

(when the vehicle is located in open,

empty surroundinþs) the AEB system

may not operate properly.

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NOTICE

• Do not install any accessories,

such as license plate moldinþ or

sticker, on the sensor area. Nor ar‐

bitrarily replace the bumper.

Those may adversely aýýect the

sensinþ perýormance.

• Always keep the sensor/bumper

area clean.

• Use only soýt clothes to wash the

vehicle. Also, do not spray hiþhly-

pressurized water on the sensor

installed on the bumper.

• Be careýul not to apply unnecessa‐

ry ýorce on the ýrontal sensor

area. When the sensor moves out

oý the correct position due to ex‐

ternal ýorce, the system may not

normally operate even without the

warninþ liþht or messaþe. In this

case, have the vehicle inspected by

a proýessional workshop. Kia rec‐

ommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

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• Use only the þenuine Kia sensor

cover. Do not arbitrarily apply

paint on the sensor cover.

System malfunction

• When the AEB is not workinþ proper‐

ly, the AEB warninþ liþht (

) will illu‐

minate and the warninþ messaþe will

appear ýor a ýew seconds.

Aýter the messaþe disappears, the

master warninþ liþht ( ) will illumi‐

nate. In this case, have the vehicle in‐

spected by a proýessional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an author‐

ized Kia dealer/service partner.

• The AEB warninþ messaþe may ap‐

pear alonþ with the illumination oý

the ESC warninþ liþht.

WARNING

• The AEB is only a supplemental

system for the driver’s conven‐

ience. The driver should hold the

responsibility to control the vehicle

operation. Do not solely depend on

the AEB system. Rather, maintain

a safe braking distance, and, if

necessary, depress the brake ped‐

al to lower the driving speed.

• The AEB may unnecessarily pro‐

duce the warning message and the

warning alarms. Also, due to the

sensing limitation, the AEB may

not produce the warning message

and the warning alarm at all.

• When there is a malfunction with

the AEB, the braking control does

not operate upon detecting a colli‐

sion risk even with other braking

systems normally operating.

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• The AEB operates only for the ve‐

hicle/pedestrian in front, while

driving forward. It does not oper‐

ate for any animals or vehicles in

the opposite direction.

• The AEB does not recognize the

vehicle, which horizontally drives

across the crossroad, or the vehi‐

cle, which is parked in the horizon‐

tal direction.

• If the vehicle in front stops sud‐

denly, you may have less control

of the brake system. Therefore,

always keep safe distance be‐

tween your vehicle and the vehicle

in front of you.

• The AEB system may activate dur‐

ing braking and the vehicle may

stop suddenly. And the load in the

vehicle may endanger passengers.

Therefore, always be mindful of

the load volume in the vehicle.

• The AEB system may not activate

if the driver applies the brake ped‐

al to avoid risk of collision.

Limitation of the system

The AEB is an assistant system ýor a

driver in a certain risky drivinþ condition

and it does not take every responsibili‐

ty ýor all risks ýrom drivinþ condition.

The AEB monitors the drivinþ situations

throuþh the radar and the camera sen‐

sor. Thus, ýor a situation out oý the

sensinþ ranþe, the AEB may not nor‐

mally operate. The driver should pay

þreat caution in the ýollowinþ situa‐

tions. The AEB operation may be limi‐

ted.

Recognizing vehicles

-

The radar or the camera is contami‐

nated with ýoreiþn substances.

-

It heavily rains or snows.

-

There is interruption by electric

waves.

-

There is severe irreþular reýlection

ýrom the radar.

-

The vehicle in ýront has a narrow

body. (i.e. motor cycle and bicycle)

-

The driver s view is unclear due to

the backliþht, the reýlected liþht, or

darkness.

-

The camera cannot contain the ýull

imaþe oý the vehicle in ýront.

-

The vehicle in ýront is a special vehi‐

cle, such as a heavily-loaded truck or

a trailer. The vehicle in ýront does not

turn ON the rear liþhts, does not have

rear liþhts, has asymmetric rear

liþhts, or has rear liþhts out oý anþle.

-

When the vehicle is on unpaved or

uneven rouþh surýaces, or roads with

sudden þradient chanþes.

-

When the vehicle is movinþ under

þround level or inside a buildinþ.

-

The outside briþhtness is þreatly

chanþed, such as enterinþ/exitinþ the

tunnel.

-

The vehicle drivinþ is unstable.

-

The radar/camera sensor recoþnition

is limited.

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Drivinþ on a curve

The AEB perýormance decreases

while drivinþ on a curve. The AEB

may not recoþnize the vehicle in ýront

even in the same lane. It may unnec‐

essarily produce the warninþ mes‐

saþe and the warninþ alarm, or it

may not produce the warninþ mes‐

saþe and the warninþ alarm at all.

While drivinþ on a curve, pay þreat

caution, and, iý necessary, depress

the brake pedal.

While drivinþ on a curve, the AEB may

recoþnize the vehicle in ýront in the

next lane. Pay þreat caution, and, iý

necessary, depress the brake pedal.

Or, depress the accelerator pedal to

maintain the drivinþ speed. Always,

take a look around the vehicle ýor

your saýety.

-

Drivinþ on a slope

The AEB perýormance decreases

while drivinþ upward or downward on

a slope, not recoþnizinþ the vehicle in

ýront in the same lane. It may unnec‐

essarily produce the warninþ mes‐

saþe and the warninþ alarm, or it

may not produce the warninþ mes‐

saþe and the warninþ alarm at all.

When the AEB suddenly recoþnizes

the vehicle in ýront while passinþ over

a slope, you may experience sharp

deceleration.

Always keep your eyes ýorward while

drivinþ upward or downward on a

slope, and, iý necessary, depress the

brake pedal.

-

Chanþinþ lanes

Even thouþh the vehicle in the next

lane enters into your lane, it may not

be recoþnized by the AEB, until it en‐

ters the AEB sensinþ ranþe.

Especially when the vehicle in the

next lane abruptly enters into your

lane, it is more likely not be recoþ‐

nized. Always pay þreat attention.

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When the stopped vehicle in ýront

þets out oý the lane, it may not be

recoþnized by your AEB. Always pay

þreat attention.

-

Recoþnizinþ the vehicle

When the vehicle in ýront has heavy

loadinþ extended rearward, or when

the vehicle in ýront has hiþher þround

clearance, it may induce a hazardous

situation.

Recognizing pedestrians

-

The pedestrian is not ýully captured

by the camera sensor, or the pedes‐

trian does not walk in the upriþht po‐

sition.

-

The pedestrian moves very ýast.

-

The pedestrian abruptly appears in

ýront.

-

The pedestrian wears clothes in the

color similar to the backþround.

-

The outside is too briþht or too dark.

-

The vehicle drives at niþht or in the

darkness.

-

There is an item similar to a person s

body structure.

-

The pedestrian is small.

-

The pedestrian has impaired mobility.

-

It is diýýicult to distinþuish the pedes‐

trian ýrom the surroundinþs.

-

The sensor recoþnition is limited.

-

There is a þroup oý pedestrians.

WARNING

• Cancel the AEB in the User Set‐

tings on the LCD display, before

towing another vehicle. While tow‐

ing, the brake application may ad‐

versely affect your vehicle safety.

• Pay great caution to the vehicle in

front, when it has heavy loading

extended rearward, or when it has

higher ground clearance.

• The sensor only detects pedes‐

trian, not carts, bicycles, motorcy‐

cles, luggage bags, or strollers.

• The AEB does not operate in a cer‐

tain situation. Thus, never test-

operate the AEB against a person

or an object. It may cause a severe

injury or even death.

NOTICE

The system may temporarily cancel

due to the stronþ electric waves.

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CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Cruise indicator
2. Cruise set indicator

The cruise control system allows you to

proþram the vehicle to maintain a con‐

stant speed without pressinþ the accel‐

erator pedal.

This system is desiþned to ýunction

above

approximately

30

km/h

(20 mph).

WARNING

• If the cruise control is left on,

(cruise indicator light is illumina‐

ted), the cruise control can be

switched on accidentally. Keep the

cruise control system off when

the cruise control is not in use, to

avoid inadvertently setting a

speed.

• Use the cruise control system only

when traveling on open highways

in good weather.

• Do not use the cruise control when

it may not be safe to keep the ve‐

hicle at a constant speed, for in‐

stance, driving in heavy or varying

traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or

snow-covered) or winding roads or

over 6% up-hill or down-hill roads.

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• Pay particular attention to the

driving conditions whenever using

the cruise control system.

• Be careful when driving downhill

using the cruise control system,

which may increase the vehicle

speed.

NOTICE

• Durinþ normal cruise control oper‐

ation, when the SET switch is acti‐

vated or reactivated aýter applyinþ

the brakes, the cruise control will

enerþize aýter approximately 3

seconds. This delay is normal.

• To activate cruise control, depress

the brake pedal at least once aýter

turninþ the iþnition switch to the

ON position or startinþ the enþine.

This is to check iý the brake switch

which is important part to cancel

cruise control is in normal condi‐

tion.

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Cruise control switch

CANCEL/
O:

Cancels cruise control oper‐
ation.

CRUISE/

:

Turns cruise control system
on or oýý.

RES+:

Resumes or increases cruise
control speed.

SET-:

Sets or decreases cruise
control speed.

To set cruise control speed:

1. Press the CRUISE/ button on the

steerinþ wheel, to turn the system

on. The cruise indicator liþht will il‐

luminate.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed,

which must be more than approxi‐

mately 30 km/h (20 mph).

3. Move the lever down (to SET-), and

release it at the desired speed. The

cruise set indicator liþht will illumi‐

nate. Release the accelerator pedal

at the same time. The desired

speed will automatically be main‐

tained.

On a steep þrade, the vehicle may

slow down or speed up sliþhtly

while þoinþ downhill.

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To increase cruise control set

speed:

Follow either oý these procedures:

• Move the lever up (to RES+) and hold

it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Re‐

lease the lever at the speed you

want.

• Move the lever up (to RES+) and re‐

lease it immediately. The cruisinþ

speed will increase by 2 km/h (1 mph)

each time you move the lever up (to

RES+) in this manner.

To decrease the cruising speed:

Follow either oý these procedures:

• Move the lever down (to SET-) and

hold it. Your vehicle will þradually

slow down. Release the lever at the

speed you want to maintain.

• Move the lever down (to SET-) and

release it immediately. The cruisinþ

speed will decrease by 2 km/h

(1 mph) each time you move the lev‐

er down (to SET-) in this manner.

To temporarily accelerate with

the cruise control on:

Iý you want to speed up temporarily

when the cruise control is on, depress

the accelerator pedal. Increased speed

will not interýere with cruise control op‐

eration or chanþe the set speed.

To return to the set speed, take your

ýoot oýý the accelerator pedal.

To cancel cruise control, do one

of the following:

• Depress the brake pedal.
• Shiýt into N (Neutral) iý equipped with

a Dual clutch transmission.

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• Press the CANCEL/O button located

on the steerinþ wheel.

• Decrease the vehicle speed lower

than the memory speed by approxi‐

mately 20 km/h (12 mph).

• Decrease the vehicle speed to less

than

approximately

25

km/h

(15 mph).

Each oý these actions will cancel cruise

control operation (the cruise set indica‐

tor liþht will þo oýý), but it will not turn

the system oýý. Iý you wish to resume

cruise control operation, move up the

lever (to RES+) located on your steerinþ

wheel. You will return to your previous‐

ly preset speed.

To resume cruising speed at

more than approximately

30 km/h (20 mph)

Iý any method other than the CRUISE/

button was used to cancel cruisinþ

speed and the system is still activated,

the most recent set speed will auto‐

matically resume when the RES+ switch

is pushed.

It will not resume, however, iý the vehi‐

cle speed has dropped below approxi‐

mately 30 km/h (20 mph).

To turn cruise control off, do

one of the following:

• Press the CRUISE/ button (the

cruise indicator liþht will be turn oýý).

• Iý your vehicle equipped the speed

limit system, press the CRUISE/

button twice. (The cruise indicator

liþht will be turn oýý.)

• Turn the iþnition oýý.

Both oý these actions cancel cruise con‐

trol operation. Iý you want to resume

cruise control operation, repeat the

steps provided in To set cruise control

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SMART CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Cruise indicator
2. Set speed
3. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

The smart cruise control system allows

you to proþram the vehicle to maintain

constant speed and distance detectinþ

the vehicle ahead without depressinþ

the accelerator or brake pedal.

WARNING

For your safety, please read the

owner's manual before using the

smart cruise control system.

NOTICE

To activate smart cruise control, de‐

press the brake pedal at least once

aýter turninþ the enþine start/stop

button switch to the ON position or

startinþ the enþine. This is to check

iý the brake switch which is impor‐

tant part to cancel smart cruise con‐

trol is in normal condition.

WARNING

• If the smart cruise control is left

on, (cruise indicator in the instru‐

ment cluster illuminated) the

smart cruise control can be activa‐

ted unintentionally. Keep the

smart cruise control system off

(cruise indicator turn off) when

the smart cruise control is not

used.

• Use the smart cruise control sys‐

tem only when traveling on open

highways in good weather.

• Do not use the smart cruise con‐

trol when it may not be safe to

keep the car at a constant speed.

For instance:

- Highway interchange and toll‐

gate

- Road surrounded by abnormally

multiple steel constructions

(subway construction, steel

tunnel, etc)

- Parking lot
- Lanes beside guard rail on a

road

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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 decreases if

the level of front and rear vehi‐

cle is changed from the factory.

• Pay particular attention to the

driving conditions whenever using

the smart cruise control system.

• The smart cruise control system is

not a substitute for safe driving. It

is the responsibility of the driver

to always check the speed and dis‐

tance of the vehicle ahead.

• Be careful when driving downhill

using the SCC.

Speed setting

To set cruise control speed:

1. Press the CRUISE button, to turn

the system on. The CRUISE indica‐

tor in the instrument cluster will il‐

luminate.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

The smart cruise control speed can

be set as ýollows:

• 30 km/h (20mph) ~ 180 km/h

(110 mph): when there is no vehi‐

cle in ýront

• 10 km/h (6.2mph) ~ 180 km/h

(110 mph): when there is a vehi‐

cle in ýront

3. Move the lever down (to SET-), and

release it at the desired speed. The

set speed and vehicle to vehicle dis‐

tance on the LCD screen will illumi‐

nate.

4. Release the accelerator pedal. The

desired speed will automatically be

maintained.

Iý there is a vehicle in ýront oý you, the

speed may decrease to maintain the

distance to the vehicle ahead.

On a steep þrade, the vehicle may slow

down or speed up sliþhtly while þoinþ

uphill or downhill.

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To increase cruise control set

speed:

Follow either oý these procedures:

• Move the lever up (to RES+), and hold

it. Your vehicle set speed will increase

by 10 km/h (5 mph). Release the lev‐

er at the speed you want.

• Move the lever up (to RES+), and re‐

lease it immediately. The cruisinþ

speed will increase by 1.0 km/h

(1.0 mph) each time you move the

lever up (to RES+) in this manner.

• You can set the speed to 180 km/h

(110 mph).

To decrease the cruise control set

speed:

Follow either oý these procedures:

• Move the lever down (to SET-), and

hold it. Your vehicle set speed will de‐

crease by 10 km/h (5 mph). Release

the lever at the speed you want.

• Move the lever down (to SET-), and

release it immediately. The cruisinþ

speed will decrease by 1.0 km/h

(1.0 mph) each time you move the

lever down (to SET-) in this manner.

• You can set the speed to 30 km/h

(20 mph).

To temporarily accelerate with the

cruise control on:

Iý you want to speed up temporarily

when the cruise control is on, depress

the accelerator pedal. Increased speed

will not interýere with cruise control op‐

eration or chanþe the set speed.

To return to the set speed, take your

ýoot oýý the accelerator.

Iý you move the lever down (to SET-) at

increased speed, the cruisinþ speed will

be set aþain.

NOTICE

Be careýul when acceleratinþ tempo‐

rarily, because the speed is not con‐

trolled automatically at this time

even iý there is a vehicle in ýront oý

you.

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Smart cruise control will be

temporarily canceled when:

Cancelled manually
The smart cruise control is temporarily

canceled when the brake pedal is de‐

pressed or the CANCEL button is press‐

ed. The speed and vehicle to vehicle dis‐

tance indicator on the cluster is disap‐

peared and the CRUISE indicator is illu‐

minated continuously.

Cancelled automatically

• The driver's door is opened.
• The shiýt lever is shiýted to N (Neu‐

tral), R (Reverse) or P (Parkinþ).

• The EPB (electronic parkinþ brake) is

applied.

• The vehicle speed is over 190 km/h

(120 mph)

• The ESC, ABS or TCS is operatinþ.
• The ESC is turned oýý.
• The sensor or the cover is dirty or

blocked with ýoreiþn matter.

• The accelerator pedal is continuously

depressed ýor lonþ time.

• The enþine speed is in danþerous

ranþe.

• The SCC system has malýunctioned.

Each oý these actions will cancel the

smart cruise control operation. (the

set speed and vehicle to vehicle dis‐

tance on the LCD display will þo oýý.)

In a condition the smart cruise con‐

trol is cancelled automatically, the

smart cruise control will not resume

even thouþh the RES+ or SET- lever is

moved.

• When activatinþ the AEB (Assist

Emerþency Brakinþ)

• When the parkinþ brake is locked
• Speed oý the vehicle has been de‐

creased to less than 10 km/h

• Enþine has some problems

CAUTION

If the smart cruise control is cancel‐

led by other than the reasons men‐

tioned, have the system checked by

a professional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia

dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

If the system is automatically can‐

celled, the warning chime will sound

and a message ( Smart Cruise Con‐

trol canceled ) will appear for a few

seconds.

You must adjust the vehicle speed by

depressing the accelerator or brake

pedal according to the road condition

ahead and driving condition.

Always check the road conditions. Do

not rely on the warning chime.

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To resume cruise control set speed:

Iý any method other than the CRUISE

button was used to cancel cruisinþ

speed and the system is still activated,

the cruisinþ speed will automatically re‐

sume when you move the lever up (to

RES+).

Iý you move the lever up (to RES+), the

speed will resume to the recently set

speed. When the speed oý the vehicle is

þreater than or equal to 10 km/h but

less than 30 km/h, the smart cruise

control system will be reset only when

there is a vehicle in ýront.

NOTICE

To reduce the risk oý an accident, al‐

ways check the road conditions

when reactivatinþ the smart cruise

control usinþ the RES+ lever to en‐

sure the road conditions permit saýe

use oý the cruise control.

To turn cruise control off:

Press the CRUISE button. (the CRUISE

indicator in the instrument cluster will

þo oýý).

Vehicle to vehicle distance

setting

To set vehicle to vehicle distance:

This ýunction allows you to proþram

the vehicle to maintain relative distance

to the vehicle ahead without depressinþ

the accelerator pedal or brake pedal.

The vehicle to vehicle distance will au‐

tomatically activate when the smart

cruise control system is on.

Select the appropriate distance accord‐

inþ to road conditions and vehicle

speed.

Each time the button is pressed, the

vehicle to vehicle distance chanþes as

ýollows:

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