If you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on, depress the accelerator pedal. Increased speed will not interfere with cruise control operation or change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Auto Defogging Actuator Components and components location
Components Location
1. Auto Defogging Actuator
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Rear Seat Back Cover Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear seat back cover [RH]
2. Rear seat back cover [LH]
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