Kia Niro: Vehicle to vehicle distance setting / Radar check message
If the radar or cover is dirty or obscured with foreign matter such as snow, this message (“Smart Cruise Control disabled temporarily”) will appear and it will disappear after for a while. In this case, the system may not function temporarily, but it does not indicate a malfunction of the smart cruise control System. Clean the radar or cover by using a soft cloth and it will operate normally.
If the radar front is polluted after the engine has been turned on, or the radar cannot detect any external object (when the vehicle is located in open, empty surroundings), the smart cruise control system may not operate properly.
Radar to detect distance to the vehicle ahead
The sensor detects the distance to the vehicle ahead.
If the sensor is covered with dirt or other foreign matter, the vehicle to vehicle
distance control may not operate correctly.
Always keep t ...
SCC (smart cruise control) malfunction message
The message (“Check Smart Cruise Control System”) will appear when the vehicle
to vehicle distance control system is not functioning normally.
We recommend have the system checked by an authori ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Troubleshooting
Signal Waveform
This example shows a typical Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) and Camshaft Position
Sensor (CMPS) waveforms at idle. The PCM controls the injection and ignition timing
by using these signals.
Generally, the CKPS signal is used to detect the piston position whe ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Appearance care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label directions when using any chemical cleaner
or polish. Read all warning and caution statements that appear on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from rust and deterioration, wash it thor ...