Kia Niro: Smart Cruise Control System / Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Unit-Radar Description and operation
| Description |
The smart cruise control unit is installed on the front right side of the chassis.A radar sensor is embedded in the front section of the unit. This sensor detects vehicles and objects in front of the vehicle.The radar sensor can detect up to 64 objects ahead of a vehicle. The alarm goes off when the vehicle deviates from the horizontal and vertical alignment reference points during operation. This sensor communicates with the dashboard, warning buzzer, smart cruise control switch, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), ECM, and TCM via CAN communication.The sensor controls vehicle speed through CAN communication between the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system and the ECM and TCM.
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Unit-Radar Components and components location
Component Location
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Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Unit-Radar Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
2.
Disconnect the SCC radar & unit connector (A).
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Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Electronic stability control (ESC)
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle
is actually going. ESC applies the brakes at individual wheels and intervenes with
engine management system to stabilize the ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Description and operation
Description
Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) is a hall sensor, which detects the camshaft
position by using a hall element.
It is related with Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) and detects the piston position
of each cylinder which cannot be detected by the CKPS.
The CMPS is inst ...
