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SCC Reaction

  • Fast:

Vehicle speed following the front vehicle to maintain the set distance is faster than normal speed.

  • Normal:

Vehicle speed following the front vehicle to maintain the set distance is normal

  • Slow:

Vehicle speed following the front vehicle to maintain the set distance is slower than normal speed.

Function operating

Operating conditions

Smart Cruise Control will operate when the following conditions are satisfied.

Basic function

  • The gear is in D (Drive)

  • The driver's door is closed

  • Your vehicle speed is within the operating speed range 10~180 km/h (5~110 mph)

  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control), TCS (Traction Control System) or ABS is on

  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control), TCS (Traction Control System) or ABS is not operating

  • Engine rpm is not in the red zone

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist brake control is not operating

  • Remote Smart Parking Assist brake control is not operating

  • ISG system is not operating

Overtaking 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) whilst Smart Cruise Control is operating, and the following conditions are satisfied:

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

  • The hazard warning flasher is off

  • A vehicle is detected in front of your vehicle

  • Deceleration is not needed 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) whilst there is a vehicle ahead, the vehicle may accelerate temporarily. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.

  • Regardless of your countries 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.

Function display and control

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

Operating
Temporarily cancelled
  • When operating

(1) Whether there is a vehicle ahead and the selected distance level are displayed.

(2) Set speed is displayed.

(3) Whether there is a vehicle ahead and the target headway are displayed.

  • When temporarily cancelled

(1) CRUISE indicator is displayed.

(2) The previous set speed is shaded.

(3) Vehicle ahead and distance level are not displayed.

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 vehicle speed is low, even though the vehicle distance have changed, the change of the target vehicle distance may be small.

To temporarily accelerate

If you want to speed up temporarily when Smart Cruise Control is on, depress the accelerator pedal. whilst the speed is increasing, the set speed, distance level and target distance will blink on the cluster.

Warning

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

Function temporarily cancelled

Smart Cruise Control will be temporarily cancelled automatically when:

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

  • The vehicle speed is less than 10 km/h (5 mph).

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

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

If the function is temporarily cancelled, the 'Smart Cruise Control canceled' (or 'SCC (Smart Cruise Cntrl) cancelled') warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to alert the driver.

Warning

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

Function conditions not satisfied

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

Alerting road conditions ahead

In the following situation, the 'Watch for surrounding vehicles' warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to alert the driver of road conditions ahead.

The vehicle in front disappears when Smart Cruise Control is maintaining the distance with the vehicle ahead whilst driving in low speed.

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!

whilst Smart Cruise Control is operating, when the collision risk with the vehicle ahead is high, the 'Collision Warning' warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to alert the driver. Always have your eyes on the road whilst 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

Take the following precautions when using Smart Cruise Control :

  • 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 headway distance.

  • Keep a safe distance according to road conditions and vehicle speed. If the headway 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, the function 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 normally if interfered 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 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 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 country.

Notice
  • Smart Cruise Control may not operate for 15 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.