Kia Sportage: Smart Cruise Control conditions not satisfied

A: Smart Cruise Control conditions not met

If the Driving Assist button, + switch, - switch or ( 3) switch is operated when Smart Cruise Control's operating conditions are not satisfied, a warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound.

In traffic situation

A: 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.

In addition, after the vehicle has stopped and a certain time have passed, a warning message like above will appear on the cluster. Depress the accelerator pedal or operate the + switch, - switch or ( ) switch to start driving.

Warning road conditions ahead

A: Watch for surrounding vehicles

In the following situation, the warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to warn the driver of road conditions ahead.

• The vehicle in front disappears when Smart Cruise Control is maintaining the distance with the vehicle ahead while driving below a certain 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

A: Collision Warning

While Smart Cruise Control is operating, when the collision risk with the vehicle ahead is high, a warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to warn the driver.

Always have your eyes on the road while 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 f r om the front vehicle is near, and the vehicle speed of the front 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 detect 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 when Smart Cruise Control is operating, even if the vehicle is stopped.
• Always be aware of the selected speed and vehicle distance.
• Keep a safe distance according to road conditions and vehicle speed. If the vehicle distance is too close during high-speed driving, a serious collision may result. Always pay attention to the road condition ahead.
• 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 sloped road and increase on a downward sloped road.
• 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 be canceled 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 Smart Cruise Control if the surroundings are noisy. Always pay attention to the road condition ahead.
• The vehicle manufacturer is not responsible for any traffic violation or accidents caused by the driver while Smart Cruise Control is operating.
• 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 restarted or the front view camera or front radar is initialized.
• You may hear a sound when the brake is controlled by Smart Cruise Control.

NOTICE

The images or colors may be displayed differently depending on the specifications of the instrument cluster or theme.

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