2021 Kia Niro Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
Introduction
The 2021 Kia Niro, which offers drivers a seamless balance of performance, efficiency, and safety, is at the forefront of innovation in the rapidly growing field of automotive technology. The Smart Cruise Control (SCC) technology, a ground-breaking innovation that completely changes the way you navigate motorways and city streets, is at the core of this cutting-edge experience.
Adaptive Speed Management**: SCC makes use of cutting-edge radar and sensor technologies to track the movement of traffic in your vicinity. By automatically adjusting your car’s pace to match that of the traffic around it, it makes for a stress-free journey without the need to often press the stop and accelerator pedals. Continual Traffic Flow: Bid adieu to the frustrating stop-and-go of backed-up traffic. Your everyday commute or long road journey will be more enjoyable thanks to SCC’s seamless acceleration and deceleration, which guarantees a smooth flow and lowers tiredness.
Smart Cruise Control
- Cruise indicator
( CRUISE) - Set speed
- Vehicle distance
Smart Cruise Control allows you to program the vehicle to maintain constant speed and distance detecting the vehicle ahead without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
To see SCC screen on the LCD dis-play on the cluster, select Driving Assist (
). For more informations, refer to “LCD Display Modes” in chapter 4.
WARNING
For your safety, please read the owner’s manual before using Smart Cruise Control.
NOTICE
To activate Smart Cruise Control, depress the brake pedal at least once after placing the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position or starting the engine. This is to check if the brake switch which is important part to cancel Smart Cruise Control is in normal condition.
Driving Assist button
CRUISE : Turns Smart Cruise Control on or off.
RES + : Sets or increases Smart Cruise Control speed.
SET – : Sets or decreases Smart Cruise Control speed.
Sets vehicle distance
CANCEL : Cancels Smart Cruise Control operation.
Smart Cruise Control speed To set Smart Cruise Control Speed :
- Press the Driving Assist button, to turn the function on. The Cruise indicator ( CRUISE) in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
- Accelerate to the desired speed. Smart Cruise Control speed can be set as follows:
- 5 mph (10 km/h) ~ 110 mph (180 km/h) : when there is no vehicle in front
- 0 mph (0 km/h) ~ 110 mph (180 km/h) : when there is a vehicle in front
- Push the switch down (to SET-), and release it at the desired speed. The set speed and vehicle distance on the LCD screen will illuminate.
- Release the accelerator pedal. The desired speed will automatically be maintained.
If there is a vehicle in front of you, the speed may decrease to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may slow down or speed up slightly while going uphill or downhill.
Vehicle speed may decrease on an upward slope and increase on a downward slope.
The speed will be set to 0 ~ 20 mph (0 ~30 km/h) when there is a vehicle ahead and your vehicle speed is 0 ~ 20 mph (0 ~30 km/h).
SCC Not Operating Conditions
The vehicle is shifted to N (Neutral/ R (Reverse) / P (Parking).
The ESC (Electronic Stability Control), TCS (Traction Control System)or ABS is operating.
The ESC (Electronic Stability Control), TCS (Traction Control System)or ABS is operating.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is activated.
The front radar is abnormal.
- Push the switch up (to RES+), and hold it. Your vehicle set speed will increase by 5 mph (10 km/h). Release the switch at the speed you want.
Push the switch up (to RES+), and release it immediately. The cruising speed will increase by 1.0 mph (1.0 km/h) each time you move the switch up (to RES+) in this manner. - Although SCC will operate to a maximum setting of up to 110 mph (180km/h), all local speed limit laws must always be followed.
WARNING
Check driving conditions before u sing the switch as driving speed increases rapidly when you push up and hold the switch.
To decrease Smart Cruise Control set speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
- Push the switch down (to SET-), and hold it. Your vehicle set speed will decrease by 5 mph (10 km/h). Release the switch at the speed you want.
Push the switch down (to SET-), and release it immediately. The cruising speed will decrease by 1.0 mph (1.0 km/h) each time you move the switch down (to SET-) in this manner. - You can set the speed to 20 mph (30 km/h).
To temporarily accelerate with Smart Cruise Control on :
If you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on, depress the accelerator pedal. Increased speed will not interfere with SCC operation or change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your foot off the accelerator.
If you move the switch down (to SET-) at increased speed, the cruising speed will be set again.
WARNING
Be careful when accelerating temporarily, because the speed is not controlled automatically at this time even if there is a vehicle in front of you.
Smart Cruise Control will be Temporarily Canceled when:
Canceled Manually
Smart Cruise Control is temporarily canceled when the brake pedal is depressed or the CANCEL button is pressed. The speed and vehicle distance indicator on the cluster is disappeared and the cruise indicator ( CRUISE) is illuminated continuously.
Canceled Automatically
SCC will automatically cancel in the following situations:
- The driver’s door is opened.
The shift lever is shifted to N (Neutral), R (Reverse) or P (Paking).
The EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) is applied.
The vehicle speed is over 120 mph (190 km/h)
The ESC, ABS or TCS is operating.
The ESC is turned off.
The sensor or the cover is dirty or blocked with foreign matter. - The accelerator pedal is continuously depressed for long time.
The engine speed is in dangerous range.
SCC has malfunctioned.
When the braking control is operated for Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
The vehicle stops and goes repeatedly for a long period of time. - When the parking brake is locked
Speed of the vehicle has been decreased to less than 5 mph (10 km/h)
Engine has some problems
Each of these actions will cancel SCC operation. (The set speed of the clus-ter is displayed in gray shades and the distance indicator with the vehicle ahead is disappeared.)
In a condition Smart Cruise Control is cancelled automatically, Smart Cruise Control will not operate even though the RES+ or SET- switch is moved.
The EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) is applied when SCC auto release condition occurs while SCC is in use.
CAUTION
If Smart Cruise Control is can-celled by other than the reasons mentioned, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
If the function is automatically cancelled, the warning chime will sound and a message will appear for a few seconds.
You must adjust the vehicle speed by depressing the accelerator or brake pedal according to the road condition ahead and driving condition.
Always check the road conditions. Do not rely on the warning chime.
To restart Smart Cruise Control:
If any method other than the Driving Assist button was used to cancel cruising speed and the function is still activated, the cruising speed will automatically resume when you move the switch up (to RES+).
If you move the switch up (to RES+), the speed will resume to the recently set speed. However, if vehicle speed drops below 5 mph (10 km/h), it will resume when there is a vehicle in front of your vehicle.
NOTICE
To reduce the risk of an accident, always check the road conditions when reactivating Smart Cruise Control using the RES+ switch to ensure the road conditions permit safe use of Cruise Control.
Press the Driving Assist button. (the CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will go off).
When Smart Cruise Control is not needed, press the Driving Assist but-ton and deactivate the function.
WARNING
Take the following precautions :
- If Smart Cruise Control is left on, (cruise indicator in the instrument cluster illuminated) Smart Cruise Control can be activated unintentionally. Keep Smart Cruise Control off (cruise indicator turn off) when Smart Cruise Control is not used.
Do not leave the vehicle when it is stopped by SCC. If it is necessary to leave the vehicle, turn off SCC and move the gear shift to P (Parking), engage the parking brake, and turn off the engine while depressing the brake pedal.
Use SCC only on roads with good traffic conditions. Do not use SCC in the following situations because of the high risk of an accident.- Highway interchange and tollgate
- Road surrounded by multiple steel constructions (sub-way construction, steel tunnel, etc)
- Parking lot
- Lanes beside guard rail on a road
- Slippery road with rain, ice, or snow covered
- Abrupt curved road
- Steep hills
- Windy roads
- Off roads
- Rods under construction
- Rumble strip
- When driving near crash barriers
- When the vehicle sensing ability decreases due to vehicle modification that causes a difference in the level of the vehicle’s front and rear
- When driving with limited view (possibly due to bad weather, such as fog, snow, rain or sandstorm)
- Pay particular attention to the driving conditions whenever using Smart Cruise Control.
Smart Cruise Control is not a substitute for safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance of the vehicle ahead.
Be careful when driving downhill using SCC.- Smart Cruise Control should not be used when the vehicle is being towed.
- Always set the vehicle speed under the applicable speed limit.
- Unexpected situations may lead to accidents. Pay continuous attention to road conditions and your surroundings even when Smart Cruise Control is operating.
FAQs
By automatically adjusting your car’s speed to maintain a safe following distance from the car in front of you, Smart Cruise Control (SCC), a sophisticated driver assistance technology in the 2021 Kia Niro, helps to lessen driver fatigue on lengthy trips.
SCC maintains a predetermined distance by automatically accelerating and braking as necessary to keep a consistent and safe following distance. It uses radar and cameras to identify vehicles ahead.
Press the “CRUISE” button on the steering wheel to turn on SCC, and then choose the desired speed. Once activated, the system will employ radar and cameras to regulate your speed and separation from the car in front of you.
SCC lessens the necessity of making continual speed adjustments in traffic, improving driving comfort and safety. It lessens tension while driving on the highway and aids in collision prevention.
The distance control switch on the steering wheel can be used to change the following distance. Usually, there are several distance settings available.
Yes, a lot of SCC systems—like the one in the 2021 Kia Niro—are made to function in stop-and-go traffic. If traffic stops, the system will bring the car to a complete stop and resume when it starts moving again.
SCC works best on open roads and highways with clearly delineated lanes. In some difficult driving situations, such as torrential rain, snow, or extremely tight turns, it could have restrictions.
Yes, if the traffic in front of you stops, SCC will bring your Kia Niro to a complete stop. Once the traffic is going again, it will automatically start to accelerate again
It is possible to disable SCC by using the brakes or the accelerator. By applying brake pressure, SCC can also be turned off momentarily.
The basic purpose of SCC is to identify and keep a safe distance from other cars. It might not be designed with bikers and pedestrians in mind.
No, SCC is not an autonomous driving system; it is an assistance tool. At all times, you must pay attention and be prepared to take the wheel.
By pushing the “CANCEL” button on the steering wheel or by disabling the cruise control system with the designated controls, you can disable SCC.
The sophisticated driver assistance systems in your car include SCC, which may occasionally need software updates or calibration during routine maintenance.
Depending on trim levels and extra packages, SCC availability may change. For detailed information, it’s best to contact a Kia dealership or the owner’s handbook for your car.
SCC cannot avoid all incidents, but it can significantly lower the likelihood of rear-end collisions by keeping a safe following distance. It’s crucial to drive safely and pay attention at all times.
Useful Links
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