Kia Niro: Assist emergency braking (AEB) / Limitation of the system
The AEB is an assistant system for a driver in a certain risky driving condition and it does not take every responsibility for all risks from driving condition.
The AEB monitors the driving situations through the radar and the camera sensor. Thus, for a situation out of the sensing range, the AEB may not normally operate. The driver should pay great caution in the following situations. The AEB operation may be limited.
System malfunction
When the AEB is not working properly, the AEB warning light ()
will illuminate and the warning message will appear for a few seconds. After
the message disappears, the master warning light ...
Recognizing vehicles
- The radar or the camera is contaminated with foreign substances.
- It heavily rains or snows.
- There is interruption by electric waves.
- There is severe irregular reflection from the radar.
- ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud,
sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking.
Avoid sudden braking or steering.
When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with a light u ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Dual clutch transmission shift indicator in sports mode
If the driver selects “Sports mode” and changes gear, both higher and lower,
the gear will automatically change to manual “Sports mode”. Depending on the selected
gear, the gear display range will be from 1 to 6.
Shifting up : ↑1, ↑2, ↑3, ↑4, ↑5
Shifting down : ↓2, ...