SMART CRUISE CONTROL (SCC)*

Smart Cruise Control is designed to maintain a predetermined distance from vehicles detected ahead by automatically adjusting the driving speed in certain circumstances.

When traffic is detected, the vehicle is designed to automatically slow to maintain a set distance from traffic without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal.

With SCC on and activated, the vehicle distance set, if the system detects a vehicle slowing or stopping, it can bring the vehicle to a complete stop. When the vehicle ahead starts to move forward, SCC re-engages and the vehicle will move forward automatically.

If the vehicle ahead stops for more than 3 seconds, resume driving by pressing the accelerator pedal, operating the (+) or (-) switch, or pressing the SCC RESUME switch.

Smart Cruise Control will adjust acceleration based on the drive mode selected in the Drive Mode Integrated Control system.

To set/adjust SCC speed:

Accelerate to your desired speed and press the Driving Assistbutton on the steering wheel to turn ON and set speed. The indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
Increase speed: Press the [+] switch up to increase the set vehicle speed
Decrease speed: Press the [-] switch down to decrease the set vehicle speed
The indicator light, set speed and vehicle distance will illuminate on the Instrument Panel screen

To pause or resume SCC operation: Press the pause/resume button . The SCC indicator on the Instrument Panel will turn gray.

To set the vehicle-to-vehicle distance: Press the Vehicle Distance button on the Infotainment System on the right of the steering wheel. The image on the LCD screen will change when scrolling through the settings.

To turn SCC system OFF: Press the Driving Assist button .

To adjust the sensitivity of the SCC system:

Go to Vehicle Settings in the Infotainment System by pressing the SETUP button.
Under DRIVER ASSISTANCE, select SMART CRUISE CONTROL and set the distance, acceleration, the reaction speed. When Based on Driving Style is selected, the driving style may be adjusted manually.

Quick Tips:

If your vehicle speed is between 0-20 mph when you press the Driving Assist button , the set speed will be set to 20 mph
When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your driving speed based on the vehicle detected ahead

Reminders:

SCC is also canceled when the driver’s door is opened, gear shift is changed out of D (Drive), EPB is activated and various other conditions
If SCC is left enabled, it can be activated inadvertently. Keep the system off when not in use to avoid setting a speed that the driver is not aware of
When following a vehicle, the system is designed to automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle detected in front

*See LEGAL page for legal information

Certain features are available on select Kia models.

The SCC system is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead. Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided.

Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.

Images are for illustrative purposes only and may vary on actual vehicle. Refer to section 7 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

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