KIA Niro: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
(Kia Niro Hybrid only)
A: Check forward safety systems
When Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist is not working properly, the warning
message will appear, and the (
)
and (
) warning lights will appear
on
the cluster. Kia recommends visiting an
authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
(Kia Niro EV only)
A: Check forward safety systems
A: Check forward/side safety system
When Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist is not working properly, the warning
message will appear, and the yellow
(
), (
) and (
) warning lights will
appear on the cluster. Kia recommends
visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled
A: Forward safety system disabled.
Radar blocked
A: Forward safety systems disabled.
Camera obscured
When the front windshield where the front view camera is located, front radar cover, bumper or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If this occurs the warning message, and
the yellow (
), (
) and (
) warning
lights will appear on the cluster.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate properly when snow, rain or foreign material is removed.
If Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate properly after obstruction (snow, rain, or foreign material) is removed (including trailer, carrier, etc.
from the rear bumper), Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
- Even though the warning message or warning light does not appear on the cluster, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate.
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain), where there is nothing to detect, or detecting sensor is covered in foreign material after turning ON the vehicle.
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Limitations of Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist (Kia Niro EV / Hybrid)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may
not operate properly, or it may operate
unexpectedly under the following circumstances:
The detecting sensor or the surroundings
are contaminated or damaged
The temperature around the front
view came
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Lane Keeping Assist is designed to help
detect lane markings (or road edges)
while driving over a certain speed. Lane
Keeping Assist will warn the driver if the
vehicle leaves the lane without using the
turn signal, or will automatically ass
Lane Keeping Assist settings
Lane safety
A: Driver assistance
Driving safety
Lane safety
With the vehicle on, touch Settings ?
Driver Assistance ? Driving Safety on
the instrument cluster or Settings ?
Vehicle ? Driver assistance ? Driving
safety on the inf
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) prevents
the wheels from locking to steer
and stabilize the vehicle.
If the ABS warning light ( ) stays
on,
contact a professional workshop as soon
as possible. Kia recommends to
Power/Charge
gauge
The Power/Charge Gauge shows the
energy consumption rate of the vehicle
and the charge/discharge status of the
regenerative brakes.
Power: It shows the energy consumption
rate of the vehicle when driving
uphill or accelerating. The mor
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