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Smart Cruise Control operation

Operating conditions for basic function

Basic function

Smart Cruise Control operates when the following conditions are satisfied.

  • The gear is in D (Drive)

  • Your driving speed is within the operating speed range

    5~120 mph (10~200 km/h): when there is no vehicle in front

    0~120 mph (0~200 km/h): when there is a vehicle in front

  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or ABS is on

Smart Cruise Control does not operate in the following conditions.

  • The driver's door is opened

  • Engine RPM is high

  • EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) is applied

  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or ABS is controlling the vehicle

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist brake control is operating

  • Remote Smart Parking Assist brake control is operating (if equipped)

NOTICE

When stopped behind another vehicle, the driver can turn on Smart Cruise Control while the brake pedal is depressed.

Operating conditions for Acceleration Assist

Overtaking Acceleration Assist will operate when the turn signal indicator is turned on to the left (left-hand drive) or turned on to the right (right-hand drive) while Smart Cruise Control is operating, and the following conditions are satisfied:

  • Your driving speed is above 40 mph (60 km/h)

  • A vehicle is detected in front of your vehicle

Overtaking Acceleration Assist does not operate in the following conditions.

  • The hazard warning flasher is on

  • Vehicle speed is reduced to maintain distance with the vehicle in front

WARNING
  • When the turn signal indicator is turned on to the left (left-hand drive) or turned on to the right (right-hand drive) while there is a vehicle ahead, the vehicle may accelerate temporarily. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.

  • Regardless of your country's driving direction, Overtaking Acceleration Assist will operate when the conditions are satisfied. When using the function in countries with different driving direction, always check the road conditions at all times.

Turning on Smart Cruise Control

Press the Driving Assist button to turn on Smart Cruise Control. The speed will be set to the current speed on the cluster.

  • If there is no vehicle in front of you, the set speed will be maintained, but if there is a vehicle in front of you, the speed may decrease to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead. If the vehicle ahead accelerates, your vehicle will travel at a steady cruising speed after accelerating to the set speed.

NOTICE
  • If your vehicle speed is between 0~20 mph (0~30 km/h) when you press the Driving Assist button, Smart Cruise Control speed will be set to 20 mph (30 km/h).

  • If driver shifts to a lower gear, the driving speed may not reach the set speed.

Setting Vehicle Distance

Each time the Vehicle Distance button is pressed, the Vehicle Distance changes as follows:

NOTICE
  • If you drive at 56 mph (90 km/h), the distance is maintained as follows:

    • Distance 4 - approximately 172 ft. (52.5 m)

    • Distance 3 - approximately 130 ft. (40 m)

    • Distance 2 - approximately 106 ft. (32.5 m)

    • Distance 1 - approximately 82 ft. (25 m)

  • The distance is set to the last set distance when the engine is restarted, or when Smart Cruise Control was temporarily canceled.

Increasing set speed

Push up the + switch, and release it immediately. The set speed will increase by 1 mph (1 km/h) each time the switch is operated in this manner.

  • Push up the + switch, and hold it while monitoring the set speed on the cluster. The set speed will increase by 5 mph or 10 km/h each time the switch is operated in this manner. Release the switch when the desired speed is shown, and the vehicle will accelerate to that speed. Speed can increase the set speed to 120 mph (200 km/h).

WARNING

Check the driving condition before using the + switch. Driving speed may sharply increase when you push up and hold the + switch.

Decreasing set speed

Push down the - switch, and release it immediately. The set speed will decrease by 1 mph (1 km/h) each time the switch is operated in this manner.

  • Push down the - switch, and hold it while monitoring the set speed on the cluster. The set speed will decrease by 5 mph or 10 km/h each time the switch is operated in this manner. Release the switch at the speed you want to maintain. Speed can decrease the set speed to 20 mph (30 km/h).

Temporarily canceling Smart Cruise Control

Press the switch or depress the brake pedal to temporarily cancel Smart Cruise Control.

Resuming Smart Cruise Control

To resume Smart Cruise Control after the function was canceled, operate the +, - or switch.

If you push the + switch up or - switch down, the set speed will be set to the current speed on the cluster.

If you press the switch, vehicle speed will resume to the preset speed.

WARNING

Check the driving condition before press the switch. Driving speed may sharply increase or decrease when you press the switch.

Turning off Smart Cruise Control

Press the Driving Assist button to turn Smart Cruise Control off.

NOTICE

If your vehicle is equipped with Manual Speed Limit Assist, press and hold the Driving Assist button to turn off Smart Cruise Control. However Manual Speed Limit Assist will turn on.

CAUTION

Do not use the switches and buttons at the same time. Smart Cruise Control may not operate properly.

Displaying operating status

You can see the status of Smart Cruise Control operation in the Driving Assist view on the cluster. Refer to More Details.

Operating
Temporarily canceled

Smart Cruise Control will be displayed as below depending on the status of the function.

  • When operating

    1. Whether there is a vehicle ahead and the selected distance level

    2. Set speed

    3. Whether there is a vehicle ahead and the target vehicle distance

  • When temporarily canceled

    1. Vehicle (shaded)

    2. Previous set speed (shaded)

NOTICE
  • The actual distance with the front vehicle is displayed.

  • The target distance may vary according to the vehicle speed and the set distance level. If the vehicle speed is low, even though the vehicle distance have changed, the change of the target vehicle distance may be small.

  • The images and colors in the instrument cluster may differ depending on the cluster type or theme selected from the settings menu.

Accelerating temporarily

If you want to speed up temporarily when Smart Cruise Control is on, depress the accelerator pedal for a certain amount. While depressing the accelerator pedal for a certain amount, the set speed, distance level and target distance will blink on the cluster. However, if the accelerator pedal is insufficiently depressed, the vehicle may slow down.

WARNING

Be careful when accelerating temporarily, because the speed is not controlled automatically even if there is a vehicle in front of you.

Temporarily canceling Smart Cruise Control

Smart Cruise Control will be temporarily canceled automatically when:

  • The vehicle speed is above 120 mph (190 km/h)

  • The accelerator pedal is continuously depressed for a certain period of time

  • The conditions for Smart Cruise Control to operate is not satisfied

If Smart Cruise Control is temporarily canceled, the warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to warn the driver.

NOTICE

If Smart Cruise Control is temporarily canceled while the vehicle is at a standstill with the function operating, EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may be applied.

WARNING

When Smart Cruise Control is temporarily canceled, distance with the front vehicle will not be maintained. Always have your eyes on the road while driving, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

Smart Cruise Control conditions not satisfied

If the Driving Assist button, +, - or switch is operated when Smart Cruise Control’s operating conditions are not satisfied, the warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound.

In traffic situation

In traffic, your vehicle will stop if the vehicle ahead of you stops. Also, if the vehicle ahead of you starts moving, your vehicle will start as well. In addition, after the vehicle has stopped and a certain time has passed, the warning message will appear on the cluster. Depress the accelerator pedal or operate the + switch, - switch or switch to start driving.

Warning road conditions ahead

In the following situation, the warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to warn the driver of road conditions ahead.

WARNING

Always pay attention to vehicles or objects that may suddenly appear in front of you, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

Collision Warning

While Smart Cruise Control is operating, when the collision risk with the vehicle ahead is high, the warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to warn the driver. Always have your eyes on the road while driving, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

WARNING

In the following situations, Smart Cruise Control may not warn the driver of a collision.

  • The distance from the front vehicle is near, or the vehicle speed of the other vehicle is faster or similar with your vehicle

  • The speed of the front vehicle is very slow or is at a standstill

  • The accelerator pedal is depressed right after Smart Cruise Control is turned on

WARNING
  • Smart Cruise Control does not substitute for proper and safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.

  • Smart Cruise Control may not recognize unexpected and sudden situations or complex driving situations, so always pay attention to driving conditions and control your vehicle speed.

  • Keep Smart Cruise Control off when the function is not in use to avoid inadvertently setting a speed.

  • Do not open the door or leave the vehicle when Smart Cruise Control is operating, even if the vehicle is stopped.

  • Always be aware of the selected speed and vehicle distance.

  • Keep a safe distance according to road conditions and vehicle speed. If the vehicle distance is too close during high-speed driving, a serious collision may result.

  • When maintaining distance with the vehicle ahead, if the front vehicle disappears, Smart Cruise Control may suddenly accelerate to the set speed. Always be aware of unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.

  • Vehicle speed may decrease on an upward slope and increase on a downward slope.

  • Always be aware of situations such as when a vehicle cuts in suddenly.

  • When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, we recommend that Smart Cruise Control is turned off due to safety reasons.

  • Turn off Smart Cruise Control when your vehicle is being towed.

  • Smart Cruise Control may not operate properly if interfered with by strong electromagnetic waves.

  • Smart Cruise Control may not detect an obstacle in front and lead to a collision. Always look ahead cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.

  • Vehicles moving in front of you with a frequent lane change may cause a delay in Smart Cruise Control's reaction or may cause Smart Cruise Control to react to a vehicle actually in an adjacent lane. Always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.

  • Always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely, even though a warning message does not appear or an audible warning does not sound.

  • If any other function’s warning message is displayed or warning sound is generated, Smart Cruise Control warning message may not be displayed and warning sound may not be generated.

  • You may not hear the warning sound of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist if the surrounding is noisy.

  • The vehicle manufacturer is not responsible for any traffic violation or accidents caused by the driver.

  • Always set the vehicle speed under the speed limit in your state.

NOTICE
  • Smart Cruise Control may not operate in few seconds after the vehicle is started or the front view camera or front radar is initialized.

  • You may hear a sound when the brake is controlled by Smart Cruise Control.