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3. Move the switch down (to SET-),and release it at the desired
speed. The cruise set indicator
light will illuminate. Release the
accelerator pedal at the same
time. The desired speed will auto-
matically be maintained.
On a steep grade, the vehicle mayslow down or speed up slightly whilegoing downhill.
To increase cruise control set
speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
Move the switch up (to RES+) and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.
Release the switch at the speed
you want.
Move the switch up (to RES+) and release it immediately. The cruising
speed will increase by 1 mph (or 1
km/h ) each time you move the
switch up (to RES+) in this manner.
To decrease the cruising
speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
Move the switch down (to SET-)and hold it. Your vehicle will gradu-
ally slow down. Release the switch
at the speed you want to maintain.
Move the switch down (to SET-) and release it immediately. The
cruising speed will decrease by 1
mph (or 1 km/h) each time you
move the switch down (to SET-) in
this manner.
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To temporarily accelerate with
the cruise control on:
If you want to speed up temporarily
when the cruise control is on,
depress the accelerator pedal.
Increased speed will not interfere
with cruise control operation or
change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
To cancel cruise control, do
one of the following:
Depress the brake pedal.
Shift into N (Neutral) if equipped
with an Dual clutch transmission.
Press the CANCEL button located on the steering wheel.
Decrease the vehicle speed lower than the memory speed by approx-
imately 12 mph (20 km/h).
Decrease the vehicle speed to less than approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).
Each of these actions will cancelcruise control operation (the
cruise
set
indicator light will go off), but it
will not turn the system off. If you wish to resume cruise control opera-tion, move up the switch (to RES+)located on your steering wheel. Youwill return to your previously presetspeed.
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To resume cruising speed at
more than approximately 20
mph (30 km/h).
If any method other than the
CRUISE button was used to cancel
cruising speed and the system is still
activated, the most recent set speed
will automatically resume when the
RES+ switch is pushed.
It will not resume, however, if the
vehicle speed has dropped below
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
To turn cruise control off, do
one of the following:
Press the CRUISE button (thecruise indicator light will be turn off).
If your vehicle equipped the speed limit system, press the CRUISE
button twice. (The cruise indicator
light will be turn off.)
Turn the ignition off.
Both of these actions cancel cruise control operation. If you want toresume cruise control operation,repeat the steps provided in “To setcruise control speed” on the previouspage.
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➀ Cruise indicator ( CRUISE)
➁ Set speed
\b Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Smart Cruise Control system allows
you to program the vehicle to maintain
constant speed and distance detect-
ing the vehicle ahead without depress-
ing the accelerator or brake pedal.
To see SCC screen on the LCD dis-
play on the cluster, select Driving
Assist ( ). For more informations,
refer to “LCD Display Modes” in
chapter 4.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
To activate Smart Cruise Control,
depress the brake pedal at least once
after placing the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position or starting the
engine. This is to check if the brake
switch which is important part to
cancel smart cruise control is in nor-
mal condition.
Smart Cruise Control switch
CANCEL : Cancels cruise control
operation.
CRUISE : Turns cruise control sys- tem on or off.
RES + : Sets or increases cruise control speed.
SET - : Sets or decreases cruise control speed.
: Sets vehicle-to-vehicle distance
SMART CRUISE CONTROL (SCC) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
For your safety, please read the
owner's manual before using
Smart Cruise Control system.
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Smart Cruise Control speed Toset Smart Cruise Control Speed :
1. Press the CRUISE button, to turn the system on. The Cruise indica-
tor ( CRUISE) in the instru-
ment cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed. Smart Cruise Control speed can
be set as follows: km/h) : when there is no vehicle
in front
km/h) : when there is a vehicle in
front 3. Move the switch down (to SET-),
and release it at the desired
speed. The set speed and vehicle
to vehicle distance on the LCD
screen will illuminate.
4. Release the accelerator pedal. The desired speed will automati-
cally be maintained.
If there is a vehicle in front of you, the
speed may decrease to maintain the
distance to the vehicle ahead.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
slow down or speed up slightly while
going uphill or downhill. Vehicle speed may decrease on an
upward slope and increase on a
downward slope.
The speed will be set to 0 ~ 20 mph
(0 ~30 km/h) when there is a vehicle
ahead and your vehicle speed is 0 ~
20 mph (0 ~30 km/h).
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 SCC system Not Operating
Conditions
The driver’s door is opened.
The vehicle is shifted to N (Neutral) / R (Reverse) / P (Parking).
The parking brake is applied.
The vehicle speed is not within the specified SCC range.
The ESC (Electronic Stability Control), TCS (Traction Control
System)or ABS is operating. The ESC (Electronic Stability
Control), TCS (Traction Control
System)or ABS is off.
The ESC (Electronic Stability
Control), TCS (Traction Control
System)or ABS is operating.
The sensor cover is extremely con- taminated.
The engine performance is abnor- mal.
The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system is activated.
The engine RPM is in the red zone.
The front radar is abnormal.
To increase Smart Cruise Control system set speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
Move the switch up (to RES+), and hold it. Your vehicle set speed will
increase by 5 mph (10 km/h).
Release the switch at the speed
you want.
Move the switch up (to RES+), and release it immediately. The cruising
speed will increase by 1.0 mph (1.0
km/h) each time you move the
switch up (to RES+) in this manner.
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Although SCC will operate to amaximum setting of up to 110 mph
(180km/h), all local speed limit
laws must always be followed.To decrease Smart Cruise Control
system set speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
Move the switch down (to SET-), and hold it. Your vehicle set speed will
decrease by 5 mph (10 km/h).
Release the switch at the speed
you want.
Move the switch down (to SET-), and release it immediately. The
cruising speed will decrease by 1.0
mph (1.0 km/h) each time you
move the switch down (to SET-) in
this manner.
You can set the speed to 20 mph (30 km/h).
To temporarily accelerate with
Smart Cruise Control system on :
If you want to speed up temporarily
when the cruise control is on,
depress the accelerator pedal.
Increased speed will not interfere
with SCC system operation or
change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your
foot off the accelerator.
If you move the switch down (to SET-)
at increased speed, the cruising
speed will be set again.
WARNING
Check driving conditions before
using the switch as driving
speed increases rapidly when
you push up and hold the
switch.
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WARNING
Be careful when accelerating
temporarily, because the speed
is not controlled automatically
at this time even if there is a
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Smart Cruise Control system will
be temporarily canceled when:
Canceled manually
Smart Cruise Control system is tem-
porarily canceled when the brake
pedal is depressed or the CANCEL
button is pressed. The speed and
vehicle to vehicle distance indicator
on the cluster is disappeared and the
cruise indicator ( CRUISE) is illu-
minated continuously. Canceled automatically
SCC system will automatically can-
cel in the following situations:
The driver's door is opened.
The shift lever is shifted to N
(Neutral), R (Reverse) or P (Paking).
The EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) is applied.
The vehicle speed is over 120 mph (190 km/h)
The ESC, ABS or TCS is operating.
The ESC is turned off.
The sensor or the cover is dirty or blocked with foreign matter.
The accelerator pedal is continu- ously depressed for long time.
The engine speed is in dangerous range.
SCC system has malfunctioned.
When the braking control is operat- ed for Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist system
The vehicle stops and goes repeat- edly for a long period of time. When the parking brake is locked
Speed of the vehicle has been
decreased to less than 5 mph (10
km/h)
Engine has some problems
Each of these actions will cancel SCC
system operation. (The set speed of
the cluster is displayed in gray shades
and the distance indicator with the
vehicle ahead is disappeared.)
In a condition the smart cruise con-
trol is cancelled automatically, Smart
Cruise Control system will not oper-
ate even though the RES+ or SET-
switch is moved.
The EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)
is applied when SCC auto release
condition occurs while SCC is in use.
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To restart Smart Cruise Controlsystem :
If any method other than the
CRUISE button was used to cancel
cruising speed and the system is still
activated, the cruising speed will
automatically resume when you
move the switch up (to RES+).
If you move the switch up (to RES+),
the speed will resume to the recently
set speed. However, if vehicle speed
drops below 5 mph (10 km/h), it will
resume when there is a vehicle in
front of your vehicle.
CAUTION
If Smart Cruise Control systemis cancelled by other than thereasons mentioned, have thesystem checked by an author-ized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
If the system is automaticallycancelled, the warning chimewill sound and a message willappear for a few seconds.
You must adjust the vehiclespeed by depressing the accel-erator or brake pedal accordingto the road condition ahead anddriving condition.
Always check the road condi-tions. Do not rely on the warningchime.
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✽ ✽
NOTICE
To reduce the risk of an accident,
always check the road conditions
when reactivating the smart cruise
control using the RES+ switch to
ensure the road conditions permit
safe use of the cruise control.
To turn Smart Cruise Control sys-
tem off:
Press the CRUISE button. (the
CRUISE indicator in the instrument
cluster will go off).
When Smart Cruise Control system
is not needed, press the [CRUISE]
switch and deactivate the system.
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WARNING
Take the following precautions :
If Smart Cruise Control sys- tem is left on, (cruise indicator
in the instrument cluster illu-
minated) Smart Cruise
Control system can be acti-
vated unintentionally. Keep
Smart Cruise Control system
off (cruise indicator turn off)
when Smart Cruise Control
system is not used.
Do not leave the vehicle when it is stopped by SCC system.
If it is necessary to leave the
vehicle, turn off SCC system
and move the gear shift to P
(Parking), engage the parking
brake, and turn off the engine
while depressing the brake
pedal.
Use SCC system only on roads with good traffic conditions.
Do not use SCC system in the
following situations because
of the high risk of an accident.
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