Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 398

Drivinþ your vehicle
• Always be cautious ýor vehicles with
hiþher heiþht or vehicles carryinþ
loads that sticks out to the back oý
the vehicle.
WARNING
• The smart cruise control system
cannot guarantee the stop for ev‐
ery emergency situation.
If an emergency stop is necessary,
you must apply the brakes.
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• Keep a safe distance according to
road conditions and vehicle speed.
If the vehicle to vehicle distance is
too close during a high-speed driv‐
ing, a serious collision may result.
• The smart cruise control system
cannot recognize a stopped vehi‐
cle, pedestrians or an oncoming
vehicle. Always look ahead cau‐
tiously to prevent unexpected and
sudden situations from occurring.
• SCC system may have difficulty in
maintaining the correct distance or
speed, if the vehicle is driving on a
steep incline or towing a trailer.
• When other vehicles are changing
lanes in front of you frequently,
the smart cruise control system
may not operate appropriately. Al‐
ways look ahead cautiously to pre‐
vent unexpected and sudden sit‐
uations from occurring.
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• The smart cruise control system is
not a substitute for safe driving
practices but a convenience func‐
tion only. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always check the
speed and the distance to the ve‐
hicle ahead.
• Always be aware of the selected
speed and vehicle to vehicle dis‐
tance.
• Always maintain sufficient braking
distance and decelerate your vehi‐
cle by applying the brakes if nec‐
essary.
• As the smart cruise control sys‐
tem may not recognize complex
driving situations, always pay at‐
tention to driving conditions and
control your vehicle speed.
• For safe operation, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this
manual before use.
• After an engine start, please stop
for several seconds. If system ini‐
tialization is not completed, the
SCC does not normally operate.
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