KIA Niro Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction — part 24

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- Driving on a curve
The AEB performance decreases
while driving on a curve. The AEB
may not recognize the vehicle in front
even in the same lane. It may unnec-
essarily produce the warning mes-
sage and the warning alarm, or it
may not produce the warning mes-
sage and the warning alarm at all.
While driving on a curve, exercise
caution, and, if necessary, depress
the brake pedal.

While driving on a curve, the AEB
may recognize the vehicle in front in
the next lane. Exercise caution, and, if
necessary, depress the brake pedal.
Or, depress the accelerator pedal to
maintain the driving speed. Always,
take a look around the vehicle for
your safety.

- Driving on a slope
The AEB performance decreases
while driving upward or downward on
a slope, not recognizing the vehicle
in front in the same lane. It may
unnecessarily produce the warning
message and the warning alarm, or it
may not produce the warning mes-
sage and the warning alarm at all.
When the AEB suddenly recognizes
the vehicle in front while passing
over a slope, you may experience
sharp deceleration.
Always keep your eyes forward while
driving upward or downward on a
slope, and, if necessary, depress the
brake pedal.

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- Changing lanes
Even though the vehicle in the next
lane enters into your lane, it may not
be recognized by the AEB, until it
enters the AEB sensing range.
Especially when the vehicle in the
next lane abruptly enters into your
lane, it is more likely not be recog-
nized. Always be attentive to driving
conditions.

When the stopped vehicle in front
gets out of the lane, it may not be
recognized by your AEB. Always be
attentive to driving conditions.

- Recognizing the vehicle
When the vehicle in front has heavy
loading extended rearward, or when
the vehicle in front has higher ground
clearance, it may induce a haz-
ardous situation.

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Recognizing pedestrians

- The pedestrian is not fully captured

by the camera sensor, or the
pedestrian does not walk in the
upright position.

- The pedestrian moves very fast.
- The pedestrian abruptly appears in

front.

- The pedestrian wears clothes sim-

ilar in color to the background.

- Conditions outside are too bright or

too dark.

- The vehicle drives at night or in the

darkness.

- There is an item similar in shape a

person’s body structure.

- The pedestrian is small.
- The pedestrian has impaired

mobility.

- The pedestrian blends in with their

surroundings.

- Sensor recognition is limited by

rain, snow, fog, etc.

- There is a group of pedestrians.

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NOTICE

The system may temporarily cancel
due to the strong electric waves.

• 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 pedestri-

an, not carts, bicycles, motorcy-
cles, luggage bags, or strollers.

WARNING -

Testing the
AEB

The AEB does not operate in
certain situations. Thus, never
test-operate the AEB against a
person or an object. It may
cause a severe injury or even
death.

WARNING -

AEB and
Towing

Cancel the AEB in the User
Settings on the LCD display,
before towing another vehicle.
While towing, the brake applica-
tion may adversely affect your
vehicle safety.

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The cruise control system allows you
to program the vehicle to maintain a
constant speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to function
above approximately 20 mph (30
km/h).
If the cruise control is left on,
(CRUISE indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster illuminated) the cruise
control can be switched on acciden-
tally. Keep the cruise control system
off (CRUISE indicator light 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
driving in heavy or varying traffic, or
on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-cov-
ered) or winding roads or over 6%
up-hill or down-hill roads.

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NOTICE

• During normal cruise control oper-

ation, when the SET switch is acti-
vated or reactivated after applying
the brakes, the cruise control will
energize after approximately 3 sec-
onds. This delay is normal.

• To activate cruise control, depress

the brake pedal at least once after
turning the engine start/stop but-
ton to the ON position or starting
the engine. This is to check if the
brake switch which is important
part to cancel cruise control is in
normal condition.

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM

WARNING

- Misuse of

Cruise Control

Do not use cruise control if the
traffic situation does not allow
you to drive safely at a constant
speed and with sufficient dis-
tance to the vehicle in front.

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To set cruise control speed:

1. Press the CRUISE button on the

steering wheel to turn the system
on. The CRUISE indicator light in
the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed,

which must be more than 20 mph
(30 km/h).

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

and release it at the desired
speed. The SET indicator light in
the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate. Release the accelerator at
the same time. The desired speed
will automatically be maintained.

On a steep grade, the vehicle may
slow down or speed up slightly while
going downhill.

To increase cruise control set
speed:

Follow either of these procedures:
• Move the lever up (to RES+) and

hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.
Release the lever at the speed you
want.

• Move the lever up (to RES+) and

release it immediately. The cruising
speed will increase by 1.0 mph (2
km/h ) each time the lever is operat-
ed in this manner.

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To decrease the cruising
speed:

Follow either of these procedures:
• Move the lever down (to SET-) and

hold it. Your vehicle will gradually
slow down. Release the lever at the
speed you want to maintain.

• Move the lever down (to SET-) and

release it immediately. The cruising
speed will decrease by 1.0 mph (2
km/h) each time the lever is operat-
ed in this manner.

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 the cruise control operation or
change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your
foot off the accelerator.

To cancel cruise control, do
one of the following:

• Depress the brake pedal.
• Shift into N (Neutral) with a dual

clutch transmission.

• Press the CANCEL switch.
• Decrease the vehicle speed lower

than the memory speed by 12 mph
(20 km/h).

• Decrease the vehicle speed to less

than approximately 15 mph (25
km/h).

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Each of these actions will cancel
cruise control operation (the SET
indicator light in the instrument clus-
ter will go off), but it will not turn the
system off. If you wish to resume
cruise control operation, & you have
not met any of the five (5) cancel
modes, move the lever up (to RES+).
You will return to your previously pre-
set speed. If you have met one of the
five cancel modes, pressing the
(RES+) will set the current speed
your at, & will not resume to the pre-
vious memory speed.

To resume cruising speed at
more than approximately 20
mph (30 km/h):

If any method other than the
CRUISE ON-OFF switch was used
to cancel cruising speed and the sys-
tem is still activated, the most recent
set speed will automatically resume
when you move the lever up.
It will not resume, however, if the
vehicle speed has dropped below
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

To turn cruise control off, do
one of the following:

• Press the CRUISE button (the

CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster will go off).

• Turn the engine start/stop button off.
Both of these actions will cancel the
cruise control operation. If you want
to resume the cruise control opera-
tion, repeat the steps provided in “To
set cruise control speed” on the pre-
vious page.

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SMART CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (SCC) (IF EQUIPPED)

➀ Cruise 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.

❈ SCC 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
speed which the driver is not
aware of.

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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.

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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.

• 20 mph (30 km/h) ~ 110 mph

(180 km/h) : when there is no
vehicle in front

• 6.2mph (10 km/h) ~ 110 mph

(180 km/h) : when there is a vehi-
cle in front

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• The smart cruise control sys-

tem cannot recognize a
stopped vehicle, pedestrians
or an oncoming vehicle.
Always look ahead cautiously
to prevent unexpected and
sudden situations from occur-
ring.

• Use the smart cruise control

system only when traveling
on open highways in good
weather 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, driv-
ing in heavy or varying traffic,
or on slippery (rainy, icy or
snow-covered) or winding
roads or over 6% uphill or
down-hill roads.

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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, the
speed may decrease to maintain the
distance to the vehicle ahead.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
slow down or speed up slightly while
going 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.

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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.
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When activating the AEB

(Autonomous Emergency Braking)

If the SCC is cancelled by a reason
not mentioned, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

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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.
Do not rely on the warning chime.

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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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Distance 4

Distance 3

Distance 2

Distance 1

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• The vehicle will maintain the set

speed, when the lane ahead is clear.

• The vehicle will slow down or

speed up within selected speed to
maintain the selected distance,
when there is a vehicle ahead of
you in the lane. (A vehicle will
appear in front of your vehicle in
the LCD display only when there is
an actual vehicle in front of you)

• If the vehicle ahead speeds up,

your vehicle will travel at a steady
cruising speed after accelerating to
the selected speed.

• The warning chime sounds and

LCD display blinks if it is hard to
maintain the selected distance to
the vehicle ahead.

• If the warning chime sounds,

actively adjust the vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal
according to the road condition
ahead and driving condition.

• Even if the warning chime is not acti-

vated, always pay attention to the
driving conditions to prevent danger-
ous situations from occurring.

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Distance 2

Distance 3

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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 the
vehicle 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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