To set 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.

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

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

NOTICE

The distance is set to the last set distance when the function is used for the first time after starting the vehicle.

The vehicle will maintain the set speed, when the lane ahead is clear.
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).
If the vehicle ahead speeds up, your vehicle will travel at a steady cruising speed after accelerating to the selected speed.
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.

WARNING

When using Smart Cruise Control:

The warning message appears and warning chime sounds if the vehicle is unable to maintain the selected distance from the vehicle ahead.
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.
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.
Playing the vehicle audio function at high volume may offset the function warning sounds.

CAUTION

If the vehicle ahead (vehicle speed: less than 30km/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.

In traffic situation

Use switch or pedal to accelerate

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. However, if the vehicle stops for more than 3 seconds, you must depress the accelerator pedal or push the RES+/SET- button to start driving.
If you push RES+ or SET- switch whilst Auto Hold and Smart Cruise Control switch (RES+ or SET-) operating the Auto Hold will be released regardless of accelerator pedal operation and the vehicle will start to move. The AUTO HOLD indicator changes from green to white. (if equipped with EPB (Electronic Parking Brake))

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, the Vehicle Distance control may not operate correctly.

Always keep the area in front of the sensor clean.

Radar check 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 whilst.

In this case, the function may not function temporarily, but it does not indicate a malfunction of smart cruise control toggle switch (RES+ or SET-). 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 function checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.