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Limitations of Smart Cruise Control

Smart Cruise Control may have limits to its ability to detect distance to the vehicle ahead due to road and traffic conditions.

Driving on a curved road

On curves, Smart Cruise Control may not immediately detect a moving vehicle in your lane, and then your vehicle could accelerate to the set speed. Also, the vehicle speed will rapidly decrease when the vehicle ahead is recognized suddenly.

Select the appropriate set speed on curves and adjust your vehicle speed by depressing the accelerator or brake pedal according to the road and driving conditions ahead.

Your vehicle speed can be reduced due to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. Adjust your vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal according to the road and driving conditions ahead.

Adjust your speed by depressing the brake pedal or applying the accelerator pedal according to road and driving conditions ahead. Check to be sure that the road conditions permit safe operation of Smart Cruise Control.

Driving on a sloped road

During uphill or downhill driving, Smart Cruise Control may not immediately detect a moving vehicle in your lane, and may cause your vehicle to accelerate to the set speed.

Also, the vehicle speed will rapidly down when the vehicle ahead is recognized suddenly.

Select the appropriate set speed on inclines and adjust your vehicle speed by depressing the accelerator or brake pedal according to the road and driving conditions ahead.

Changing lanes

A vehicle which moves into your lane from an adjacent lane cannot be recognized by the sensor until it is in the sensor's detection range.

The sensor may not detect immediately when a vehicle cuts in suddenly. Always pay attention to the traffic, road and driving conditions.

If a vehicle which moves into your lane is slower than your vehicle, your speed may decrease to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.

If a vehicle which moves into your lane is faster than your vehicle, your vehicle will accelerate to the selected speed.

Your vehicle may accelerate when a vehicle ahead of you disappears.

When you are warned that the vehicle ahead of you is not detected, drive with caution.

Recognizing the vehicle

Some vehicles ahead in your lane cannot be recognized by the sensor as follows:

  • Narrow vehicles such as motorcycles or bicycles

  • Vehicles offset to one side

  • Slow-moving vehicles or sudden-decelerating vehicles

  • Stopped vehicles

  • Vehicles with small rear profiles such as trailers with no loads

A vehicle ahead cannot be recognized correctly by the sensor if any of following occurs:

  • When the vehicle is pointing upwards due to overloading in the trunk (liftgate)

  • While making turns by steering

  • When driving to one side of the lane

  • When driving on narrow lanes or on curves

Adjust your vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal according to the road and driving conditions ahead.

When vehicles are at a standstill and the vehicle in front of you changes to the next lane, be careful when your vehicle starts to move because it may not immediately recognize the stopped vehicle in front of you.

In this case, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

Always look out for pedestrians when your vehicle is maintaining a distance with the vehicle ahead.

Always be cautious when approaching vehicles that are taller with higher clearance, or vehicles carrying loads that stick out of the back of the vehicle.

WARNING

When using Smart Cruise Control take the following precautions:

  • If an emergency stop is necessary, you must apply the brakes. Smart Cruise Control may not be able to completely stop the vehicle or avoid a collision in every situation.

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

  • Always maintain sufficient braking distance and decelerate your vehicle by applying the brakes if necessary.

  • Smart Cruise Control cannot recognize a stopped vehicle, pedestrians or an oncoming vehicle.

    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 the function’s reaction or may cause the function 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 selected speed and Vehicle Distance. The driver should not solely rely on the function but always pay attention to driving conditions and control your vehicle speed.

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

  • For safe operation, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual before use.

  • Do not use Smart Cruise Control on steep inclines or when towing another vehicle or trailer since such extreme loading can interfere with your vehicle's ability to maintain the selected speed.

NOTICE

Smart Cruise Control may not operate temporarily due to:

  • Electrical interference.

  • A modified suspension.

  • Differences of tire abrasion or tire pressure.

  • Installing different type of tires.