Kia Niro Hybrid, Owner'S Manual, Page: 388 / 646

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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.
Drivinþ your vehicle
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