Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 415

BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The Blind spot detection system uses a
radar sensor to alert the driver while
drivinþ.
It senses the rear side territory oý the
vehicle and provides inýormation to the
driver.
1. Blind spot detection
Warninþ ranþe is dependent on
your vehicle speed. However, iý the
speed oý your vehicle is ýaster by
10 km/h or more than other nearby
vehicles, the warninþ is not operat‐
ed.
2. Lane chanþe assist
When vehicles are approachinþ to
your vehicle at hiþh speed, the
warninþ is operated.
3. Rear cross traýýic alert
When your vehicle moves back‐
ward, the sensor detects approach‐
inþ vehicles to the leýt or riþht side
direction and warninþ is operated.
WARNING
• Always check the road condition
while driving for unexpected situa‐
tions even though the Blind spot
detection system is operating.
• Blind spot detection system is a
system made for convenience. Do
not solely rely on the system but
always pay attention to drive
safely.
Blind Spot Detection/Lane
Change Assist
Operating conditions
The indicator on the switch will illumi‐
nate when the Blind spot detection
system switch is pressed with the iþni‐
tion switch ON. Iý the vehicle speed ex‐
ceeds 30 km/h (18.6 mph), the system
will activate.
Iý you press the switch aþain, the
switch indicator and system will be
turned oýý.
Iý the iþnition switch is turned OFF and
ON the system returns to the previous
state.
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