Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 341

Vehicle driving controls
Smart regeneration system malfunction and limitations
Smart regeneration system malfunction
Check Smart
Regeneration System
The message will appear when the system is not functioning normally. The system will be
canceled and the word AUTO on the cluster will disappear and instead display regenera-
tive braking level. Check for foreign substances on the front radar. Remove any dirt, snow,
or foreign material that could interfere with the radar sensors. If the system still does not
operate normally, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recom-
mends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Limitations of smart regeneration system
Driving on a curved road
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Driving on a sloped road
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1. Check Smart Regeneration System
Limitations of smart regeneration system
When driving on the curve, the system may not detect the
vehicle in your lane and the regenerative braking level will
reduce automatically, making you feel that the vehicle is accel-
erating.
Also, if the system suddenly recognizes the vehicle in front, the
regenerative braking level will increase automatically, making
you feel that the vehicle is decelerating.
The driver must maintain a safe braking distance, and if neces-
sary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in
order to maintain a safe distance.
The smart regeneration system may recognize a vehicle in an
adjacent lane when driving on a curved road. In this case, the
system increase the braking level and slow the vehicle.
Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driv-
ing. If necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driv-
ing speed in order to maintain a safe distance. Also, when
necessary, you may depress the accelerator pedal to prevent
the system from unnecessarily decelerating your vehicle.
Always check the traffic conditions around the vehicle.
When driving on an uphill or downhill, the system may not
detect the vehicle in your lane and the regenerative braking
level will reduce automatically, making you feel that the vehicle
is accelerating.
Also, if the system suddenly recognizes the vehicle in front, the
regenerative braking level will increase automatically, making
you feel that the vehicle is decelerating.
The driver must maintain a safe braking distance, and if neces-
sary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in
order to maintain a safe distance.
Driving features of the vehicle
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