Smart Cruise Control vehicle distance setting
Setting vehicle distance
This function allows you to program the vehicle to maintain relative distance to the vehicle ahead without depressing the accelerator pedal or brake pedal.
The vehicle distance will automatically activate when Smart Cruise Control is on.
Select the appropriate distance according to road conditions and vehicle speed.
For example, if you drive at 90 km/h (56 mph), the distance maintain as follows;
Distance 4 - approximately 52.5 m Distance 3 - approximately 40 m Distance 2 - approximately 32.5 m Distance 1 - approximately 25 m
The distance is set to the last set distance when the function is used for the first time after starting the vehicle.
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The vehicle will maintain the set speed, when the lane ahead is clear.
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The vehicle will slow down or speed up to maintain the selected distance, when there is a vehicle ahead of you in the lane. (A vehicle will appear in front of your vehicle in the LCD display only when there is an actual vehicle in front of you)
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If the vehicle ahead speeds up, your vehicle will travel at a steady cruising speed after accelerating to the selected speed.
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If distance from the front vehicle has been changed due to accelerating or decelerating of front vehicle, the distance on the LCD may be changed.
When using Smart Cruise Control:
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The warning message appears and warning chime sounds if the vehicle is unable to maintain the selected distance from the vehicle ahead.
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If the warning message appears and warning chime sounds, depress the brake pedal to actively adjust the vehicle speed, and the distance to the vehicle ahead.
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Even if the warning message does not appear and warning chime does not sound, always pay attention to the driving conditions to prevent dangerous situations from occurring.
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Playing the vehicle audio system at high volume may offset the function warning sounds.
If the vehicle ahead (vehicle speed: less than 30 km/h) disappears to the next lane, the warning chime will sound and a message will appear. Adjust your vehicle speed for vehicles or objects that can suddenly appear in front of you by depressing the brake pedal according to the road condition ahead and driving condition.
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, vehicle distance control may not operate correctly.
Always keep the area in front of the sensor clean.
Warning message
If the radar or cover is dirty or obscured with foreign matter such as snow, this message will appear and it will disappear after for a while.
In this case, the function may not function temporarily, but it does not indicate a malfunction of Smart Cruise Control. Clean the radar or cover by using a soft cloth and it will operate normally.
Smart Cruise Control may not properly activate, if the radar is totally contaminated, or if any substance is not detected after turning ON the vehicle (e.g. in an open terrain).
Smart Cruise Control malfunction message
The message will appear when the vehicle distance control function is not functioning normally.
In this case, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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Do not install accessories around the sensor and do not replace the bumper by yourself. It may interfere with the sensor performance.
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Always keep the sensor and bumper clean.
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Use only a soft cloth to wash the vehicle. Do not spray pressurized water directly on the sensor or sensor cover.
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Be careful not to apply unnecessary force on the radar sensor or sensor cover. If the sensor is forcibly moved out of proper alignment, Smart Cruise Control may not operate correctly. In this case, a warning message may not be displayed.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Do not damage the sensor or sensor area by a strong impact. If the sensor moves slightly off position, Smart Cruise Control will not operate correctly without any warning or indicator from the cluster. If this occurs, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
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Use only a genuine Kia sensor cover for your vehicle. Do not paint anything on the sensor cover.
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If the front bumper becomes damaged in the area around the radar sensor, Smart Cruise Control may not operate properly.
Adjusting the sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control
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Go to the 'User Settings in the cluster → Driver Assistance → SCC Reaction'.
You may select one of the three stages you prefer.
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Slow: Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead to maintain the set distance is slower than normal speed.
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Normal: Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead to maintain the set distance is normal
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Fast: Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead to maintain the set distance is faster than normal speed.
The last selected mode remains in the function.