Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 387

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)
smart cruise control can be activa‐
ted unintentionally. Keep
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,
tunnel, etc)
- Parking lot
- Lanes beside guard rail on a
road
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