Kia Optima Hybrid 2019 Cruise Control System User Manual

Introduction

The Kia Optima Hybrid 2019 has a cruise control system that allows the driver to select a constant speed without having to continuously press the pedal. This function guarantees a calm and comfortable driving experience while also improving fuel efficiency, whether you’re cruising down the freeway or maneuvering through downtown traffic. You can easily activate and modify your preferred cruising pace using the system’s user-friendly interface, giving you total control over your driving experience. It measures and detects the distance between your Optima Hybrid and the car in front of you using cutting-edge radar and video technologies.

The Kia Optima Hybrid 2019 Cruise Control System is a crucial element that completes the car’s already outstanding array of technical innovations, so get ready to enjoy a new level of driving pleasure and convenience. Take on the road ahead with assurance, knowing that your Optima Hybrid has got your back and will always provide a comfortable and enjoyable ride. Safe travels!

FORWARD COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (FCA) (CAMERA TYPE) (IF EQUIPPED)

The FCA system is designed to detect and monitor the vehicle ahead in the roadway through camera recognition to warn the driver that a collision is imminent, and if necessary, apply emergency braking.

Camera type FCA system does not operate for pedestrians in front.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when using the forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA):

• This system is only a supple-mental system and it is not intended to, nor does it replace the need for extreme care and attention of the driver. The sensing range and objects detectable by the sensors are limited. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.
• NEVER drive too fast in accordance with the road conditions or while cornering.
• Always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring. FCA does not stop the vehicle completely and does not avoid collisions.

System setting and activation
System setting
The driver can activate the FCA by placing the ignition switch to the ON position and by selecting:
“User Settings → Driver assistance

Forward Safety”

• If you select “Active assist”, the FCA system activates. The FCA produces warning messages and warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels. Also, it controls the brakes in accordance with the collision risk levels.
• If you select “Warning only”, the FCA system activates and pro-duces only warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels. You should control the brake directly because the FCA system do not control the brake.
• If you select “Off”, the FCA system deactivates.
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• The warning light illuminates on the LCD display, when you cancel the FCA system. The driver can
• monitor the FCA ON/OFF status on the LCD display. Also, the warning light illuminates when the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is turned off. When the warning light remains ON with the FCA activated, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
  The driver can select the initial warning activation time on the LCD display.
  Go to the “User Settings → Driver assistance → Warning timing → Normal/Later”.

The options for the initial Forward Collision Warning includes the following:

Normal:
When this condition is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated normally. This setting allows for a nominal amount of distance between the vehicle ahead before the initial warning occurs.

Later:
When this condition is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated later than normal. This set-ting reduces the amount of distance between the vehicle ahead before the initial warning occurs.
Select ‘Later’ when traffic is light and when driving speed is slow.
If the vehicle in front puts on a burst of speed, the driver can notice the warning alarm is early even though the later option is selected.

• Prerequisite for Activation
  The FCA gets ready to be activated, when the Active Assist or Warning Only under the Forward Safety is selected on the LCD display, and when the following prerequisites are satisfied. The ESC is activated.
• The driving speed is over 10km/h.(However, FCA is activated within certain driving speed.)
• When recognizing the vehicle in front. (However, FCA does not activate according to conditions in front and vehicle systems, but it notices only certain warnings.)
  • FCA does not operate properly or it only produces a warning alarms in accordance with the driving or vehicle condition.
  • If the warning only under the Forward Safety is selected, FCA produces only warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels.

WARNING

• The FCA automatically activates upon placing the ignition switch to the ON position. The driver can deactivate the FCA by canceling the system setting on the LCD display.
• The FCA automatically deactivates upon canceling the ESC. When the ESC is canceled, the FCA cannot be activated on the LCD display. The FCA warning light will illuminate, but it does not indicate a malfunction of the system.
•  Set or cancel FCA with con-trolling switches on steering wheel after stopping the vehicle in the safe place for your safety.

FCA warning message and system control

The FCA produces warning messages and warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels of followings like vehicle’s sudden braking in front or lack of vehicle to vehicle distance. Also, it controls the brakes in accordance with the collision risk levels.

Collision Warning (1st warning) 

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The warning message appears on the LCD display with the warning alarms.

The FCA controls the brakes within certain limit to release shock from the collision.

• • If you select “Warning only”, the FCA system activates and pro-duces only warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels. You should control the brake directly because the FCA system do not control the brake.
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• Emergency braking (2nd warning)
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• The warning message appears on the LCD display with the warning alarms.
• The FCA controls the brakes with-in certain limit to release shock from the collision.
  The FCA controls the maximum brakes just before the collision.

   

  • If you select “Warning only”, the FCA system activates and pro-duces only warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels. You should control the brake directly because the FCA system do not control the brake.

Brake operation

•  In an urgent situation, the braking system enters into the ready status for prompt reaction against the driver’s depressing the brake pedal.
• The FCA provides additional braking power for optimum braking performance, when the driver depresses the brake pedal.
• The braking control is automatically deactivated, when the driver sharply depresses the brake or accelerator pedal, or when the driver abruptly operates the steer-ing wheel.
• The braking control is automatically canceled, when risk factors dis-appear.

CAUTION

The driver should always pay great caution to vehicle operation, even though there is no warning message or warning alarm.

WARNING

The FCA cannot avoid all collisions. The FCA might not completely stop the vehicle before collision, due to ambient, weather and road conditions. The driver has the responsibility to drive safely and control the vehicle.

WARNING

The FCA operates in accordance with the risk levels, such as the distance from the vehicle in front, the speed of the vehicle in front, and the driver’s vehicle operation.
For the system to activate, do not attempt risky driving.

FCA front View Camera Sensor

In order for the FCA system to operate properly, always make sure the sensor is clean and free of dirt, snow, and debris.
Dirt, snow, or foreign substances on the lens may adversely affect the sensing performance of the sensor.

Warning Message and Warning Light

When the camera is blocked with dirt, snow, or debris, the FCA operation may temporarily stop. In this case, the warning message appears to warn the driver.
This is not a malfunction with the FCA. To operate the FCA again, remove the foreign substances.
The FCA may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain), where any substances are not detected after turning ON the engine.

WARNING

The FCA system may not activate without any warning messages according to driving condition, traffic on the road, weather, road condition, etc.

NOTICE

• Doing so may adversely affect the sensing performance of the sensor.
• Always keep the sensor clean and free of dirt and debris.
• Be careful not to apply unnecessary force on the sensor. If the sensor is forcibly moved out of proper alignment, the FCA system may not operate correctly. In this case, a warning message may not be dis-played. In this case, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system inspected.
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• Use only genuine parts to repair or replace a damaged
• Do not tint the window or install stickers, accessories around the inside mirror where the camera is installed.
• Make sure the frontal camera installation point does not get wet.
• Do not impact or arbitrarily remove any camera components.
• Do not place reflective objects(white paper or mirror etc.) on the crash pad.
  The system may activate unnecessarily due to reflect of the sunlight.
• Excessive audio volume may disturb the sound of the system warning alarm.
• For more cautions for the camera sensor, refer to the Lane Keeping Assist system in this chapter.
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• System malfunction

When the FCA is not working properly, the FCA warning light ( ) will illuminate and the warning message will appear for a few seconds. After the message disappears, the master warning light ( ) will illuminate. In this case, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system inspected.

• The FCA system will get deactivated for the sake of driver’s safety when the ESC warning light comes on. The FCA warning message will appear at the same time, too. But that doesn’t necessarily mean the malfunction of the FCA system.

Both FCA warning light and warning message will disappear once the ESC warning light issue is resolved.

WARNING

• The FCA is only a supplemental system for the driver’s convenience. The driver should hold the responsibility to control the vehicle operation. Do not solely depend on the FCA system. Rather, maintain a safe braking distance, and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce the driving speed.
• In certain instances and under certain driving conditions, the FCA system may activate unintentionally. This initial warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime.
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• Also, in certain instances the camera recognition system may not detect the vehicle ahead. The FCA system may not activate and the warning message will not be dis-played.
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• Even if there is any problem with the brake control function of the FCA system, the vehicle’s basic braking performance will operate normally. However, brake control function for avoiding collision will not activate.
• If the vehicle in front stops suddenly, you may have less control of the brake system. Therefore, always keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
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• The FCA system may activate during braking and the vehicle may stop suddenly shifting loose objects toward the passengers. Always keep loose objects secured.
• The FCA system may not activate if the driver applies the brake pedal to avoid a collision.
• The FCA system operates only to detect vehicles in front of the vehicle.
• The FCA system does not operate when the vehicle is in reverse.
• The FCA system is not designed to detect other objects on the road such as animals.
• The FCA system does not detect vehicles in the opposite lane.
• The FCA system does not detect cross traffic vehicles that are approaching.
• The FCA system cannot detect the driver approaching the side view of a parked vehicle (for example on a dead end street.)
  In these cases, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce the driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.
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• Limitation of the system
• The FCA is an assistant system for a driver in a certain risky driving condition and it does not take every responsibility for all risks from driving condition.
  The FCA monitors the driving situations through the camera sensor. Thus, for a situation out of the sensing range, the FCA may not normally operate. The driver should pay great caution in the following situations. The FCA operation may be limited.
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• Recognizing Vehicles

The camera is contaminated with foreign substances.

• • It heavily rains or snows.
  • There is interruption by electric waves.
  • The vehicle in front has a narrow body. (i.e. motor cycle and bicycle)
  • The driver’s view is unclear due to the backlight, the reflected light, or darkness.
  •  The camera cannot contain the full image of the vehicle in front.
  • The vehicle in front is a special vehicle, such as a heavily-loaded truck or a trailer.
  • The outside brightness is greatly changed, such as entering/exiting the tunnel.
  • The vehicle driving is unstable.
  • The camera sensor recognition is limited.
• The driver’s field of view is not well illuminated (either too dark or too much reflection or too much back-light that obscures the field of view)
  • The vehicle in front is driving erratically
  • The vehicle is driven near areas containing metal substances such as a construction zone, railroad, etc.
  • Backlight is reflected in the direction of the vehicle (including front light from the vehicle ahead)
  • Moisture on the windshield is not completely removed or frozen.
  • The weather is misty.
  • The vehicle in front does not turn ON the rear lights, does not have rear lights, has asymmetric rear lights, or has rear lights out of angle.
  • The vehicle is on unpaved or uneven rough surfaces, or roads with sudden gradient changes
  • The vehicle is moving under ground level or inside a building
  • If a sudden change in the sensor recognition takes place while passing through the speed bump,
  • When the vehicle is severely shaken,
  • When driving around circular inter-section after the vehicle in front,
  •  If the front of the camera lens is contaminated by front glass tinting, film, water repellent coating, dam-age on glass, foreign matter (sticker, insect, etc.)
  • The camera or camera lens is damaged.
  • If the headlights of the vehicle are not used at night or in the tunnel section, or the light is too weak
  • If street light or the light of the vehicle coming from the opposite is reflected or when sunlight is reflected by the water on the road surface
  • When the back light is projected in the direction of the vehicle’s motion (including the headlights of vehicles)
  • Road sign, shadow on the road, tunnel entrance, toll gate, partial pavement
  • If the windshield has moisture on its surface or if windshield freezes,
  • Driving in the fog.
  • When objects are out of the sensing range of the camera

Driving on a Curve
The FCA performance decreases while driving on a curve. The FCA may not recognize the vehicle in front even in the same lane. It may unnecessarily produce the warning message and the warning alarm, or it may not produce the warning message and the warning alarm at all.
While driving on a curve, pay great caution, and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal.

While driving on a curve, the FCA may recognize the vehicle in front in the next lane. Pay great caution, and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal.
Or, depress the accelerator pedal to maintain the driving speed. Always, take a look around the vehicle for your safety.

Driving on aslope
The FCA performance decreases while driving upward or downward on a slope, not recognizing the vehicle in front in the same lane. It may unnecessarily produce the warning message and the warning alarm, or it may not produce the warning message and the warning alarm at all.
When the FCA suddenly recognizes the vehicle in front while passing over a slope, you may experience sharp deceleration.
Always keep your eyes forward while driving upward or downward on a slope, and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal.

Changing Lanes
Even though the vehicle in the next lane enters into your lane, it may not be recognized by the FCA, until it enters the FCA sensing range.
Especially when the vehicle in the next lane abruptly enters into your lane, it is more likely not be recognized. Always pay great attention.

When the stopped vehicle in front gets out of the lane, it may not be recognized by your FCA. Always pay great attention.

Recognizing the Vehicle
When the vehicle in front has heavy loading extended rearward, or when the vehicle in front has higher ground clearance, it may induce a hazardous situation.

WARNING

• Do not use the Forward Collision avoidance Assist (FCA) system when towing a vehicle. Application of the FCA system while towing may adversely affect the safety of your vehicle or the towing vehicle.
• Use extreme caution when the vehicle in front of you has cargo that extends rearward from the cab, or when the vehicle in front of you has higher ground clearance.
• The FCA system is designed to detect and monitor the vehicle ahead in the roadway through camera recognition.
• It is not designed to detect bicycles, motorcycles, or smaller wheeled objects such as lug-gage bags, shopping carts, or strollers.

Never try to test the operation of the FCA system. Doing so may cause severe injury or death.

If the front glass or camera have been replaced or repaired, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

In some instances, the FCA system may be cancelled when subjected to electromagnetic interference.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following three conditions:

1.  This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3.  Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. Radio frequency radiation expo-sure information:
   This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
   This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator (antenna) and your body.
   This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FORWARD COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (FCA) (SMART CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM EQUIPPED) (IF EQUIPPED)

The FCA system is designed to detect and monitor a vehicle ahead or detect a pedestrian in the roadway through radar signals and camera recognition to warn the driver that a collision is imminent, and if necessary, apply emergency braking.

• WARNING
  Forward Collision-Avoidance assist (FCA) Limitations
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• The FCA system is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving practices.
  It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead and to be prepared to apply the brakes.
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• WARNING
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• Take the following precautions with respect to the forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA) system:
• This system is only a supple-mental system and it is not intended to, nor does it replace the need for extreme care and attention of the driver. The sensing range and objects detectable by the sensors are limited. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.
• NEVER drive too fast in accordance with the road conditions or while cornering.
• Always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occur-ring. FCA does not stop the vehicle completely and does not avoid collisions.
• System setting and activation
  System setting
  The driver can activate the FCA by placing the ignition switch to the ON position and by selecting ‘User Settings’, ‘Driver Assistance’, and ‘forward collision-avoidance assist’. The FCA deactivates, when the driver cancels the system setting.
• The warning light illuminates on the LCD display, when you cancel the FCA system. The driver can
• monitor the FCA ON/OFF status on the LCD display. Also, the warning light illuminates when the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is turned off (Traction & Stability control disabled.).
  When the warning light remains ON with the FCA activated, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
  The driver can select the initial warning activation time in the User Settings in the instrument cluster LCD display. The options for the initial Forward Collision Warning include the following:
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• EARLY
  When this condition is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated earlier than normal. This setting maximizes the amount of distance between the vehicle or pedestrian ahead before the initial warning occurs. If the ‘EARLY’ condition feels too sensitive, change it into ‘NORMAL’. When the vehicle ahead suddenly stops, the warning may seem to activate later even if the ‘EARLY’ condition was selected.
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• NORMAL
  When this condition is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated normally. This setting allows for a nominal amount of distance between the vehicle or pedestrian ahead before the initial warning occurs.

LATE
When this condition is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated later than normal. This setting reduces the amount of distance between the vehicle or pedestrian ahead before the initial warning occurs. Select this condition only when traffic is light, and you are driving slowly.

Prerequisite for activation
The FCA will activate when the FCA is selected on the LCD display, and when the following prerequisites are satisfied:

• • The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is activated.
  • The driving speed is over 6 mph (10 km/h). (The FCA only works within a certain range of vehicle speeds)
  • When the FCA recognizes a vehicle or the pedestrian in front. (The FCA may not recognize every obstacle or provide warnings and braking in every situation, so do not rely on the
  • FCA to stop the vehicle in instances where the driver sees an obstacle and has the ability to apply the brakes)

WARNING

• The FCA automatically activates upon placing the ignition switch to the ON position. The driver can deactivate the FCA by canceling the system setting on the LCD display.
• The FCA automatically deactivates upon canceling the ESC. When the ESC is canceled, the FCA cannot be activated on the LCD display. The FCA warning light will illuminate.
•  Set or cancel FCA after stop-ping the vehicle in the safe place for your safety.

FCA warning message and system control
The FCA system produces warning messages, warning alarms, and emergency braking based on the level of risk of a frontal collision, such as when a vehicle ahead suddenly brakes, or when the system detects that a collision with a pedestrian is imminent.
The driver can select the initial warning activation time in the User Settings in the LCD display. The options for the initial Forward Collision Warning include Early, Normal or Late initial warning time.

Collision Warning (1st warning)

• The warning message appears on the LCD display with the warning alarms.
• The FCA controls the brakes within certain limit to reduce the impact from the collision.

Emergency Braking (2nd warning)

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• The warning message appears on the LCD display with the warning alarms.
• The FCA controls the brakes with-in certain limit to reduce the impact from the collision.
  The FCA controls the maximum brakes just before the collision.

Brake Operation

• In an urgent situation, the braking system enters into the ready status for prompt reaction to assist the driver in depressing the brake pedal.
• The FCA provides additional braking power for optimum braking performance when the driver depresses the brake pedal.
• The braking control is automatically deactivated when the driver sharply depresses the brake or accelerator pedal or when the driver abruptly operates the steering wheel.
• The braking control is automatically canceled when risk factors dis-appear.

The driver should always pay great caution to vehicle operation, even though there is no warning message or warning alarm.

WARNING

The FCA cannot avoid all collisions. The FCA might not completely stop the vehicle before collision, due to ambient, weather and road conditions. The driver has the responsibility to drive safely and control the vehicle.

WARNING

The FCA is a supplemental system and cannot completely stop the vehicle in all situations or avoid all collisions. It is the responsibility of the driver to safely drive and control the vehicle.

WARNING

Never deliberately drive dangerously to activate the system as such conduct increases the risk of an accident.

NOTICE

The FCA system assesses the risk of a collision by monitoring several variables such as the distance to the vehicle/pedestrian ahead, the speed of the vehicle/pedestrian ahead, and the driver’s operation of the vehicle. Certain conditions such as inclement weather and road conditions may affect the operation of the FCA system.
For the system operation, do not attempt risky driving.

FCA front radar/Camera sensor

NOTICE

• Do not apply foreign objects such as a bumper sticker or a bumper guard near the radar sensor. Doing so may adversely affect the sensing performance of the radar.
• Always keep the radar sensor and cover clean and free of dirt and debris.
• Use only soft clothes to wash the vehicle. Do not spray pressurized water directly on the sensor or sensor cover.
• Be careful not to apply unnecessary force on the radar sensor or sensor cover. If the sensor is forcibly moved out of proper alignment, the FCA system may not operate correctly. In this case, a warning message may not be dis-played. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
• If the front bumper becomes damaged in the area around the radar sensor, the FCA system may not operate properly. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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• Use only genuine parts to repair or replace a damaged sensor or sensor cover. Do not apply paint to the sensor cover.
• Do not tint the window or install stickers or accessories around the inside mirror where the camera is installed.
• Make sure the frontal camera installation point does not get wet.
•  Do not impact or remove any radar/camera components.
• Do not place reflective objects(white paper or mirror etc.) on the dashboard.
  The system may activate unnecessarily due to reflection of the sun-light.
• Excessive audio system volume may prevent occupants from hearing the FCA system warning alarm.

Warning message and warning light

When the sensor is covered or the sensor lens is dirty with foreign sub-stances, such as snow or rain, the FCA system may not be able to detect vehicles or pedestrians. In this case, a warning message (“Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) system disabled.
Radar blocked”) will appear to notify the driver. Remove the foreign substances to allow the FCA system to function normally.

Remove any dirt, snow, or debris and clean the radar sensor cover before operating the FCA system.
The FCA may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain), where any substances are not detected after turning ON the engine.

System Malfunction

When the FCA is not working properly, the FCA warning light ( ) will illuminate and the warning message will appear for a few second

After the message disappears, the master warning light ( ) will illuminate. In this case, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
The FCA system will get deactivated for the sake of driver’s safety when the ESC warning light comes on. The FCA warning message will appear at the same time, too. But that doesn’t necessarily mean the malfunction of the FCA system.

Both FCA warning light and warning message will disappear once the ESC warning light issue is resolved.

WARNING

• The FCA is only a supplemental system for the driver’s convenience. The driver should hold the responsibility to control the vehicle operation. Do not solely depend on the FCA system. Rather, maintain a safe braking distance, and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal to lower the driving speed.
  In certain instances and under certain driving conditions, the FCA system may activate unintentionally. This initial warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime.

Also, in certain instances the front radar sensor or camera recognition system may not detect the vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist (if equipped) ahead. The FCA system may not activate and the warning message will not be displayed.

• The FCA may unnecessarily produce the warning message and the warning alarms. Also, due to the sensing limitation, the FCA may not produce the warning message and the warning alarm at all.
  When there is a malfunction with the FCA, the braking con-trol does not operate upon detecting a collision risk even with other braking systems normally operating.
• The FCA operates only for the vehicle / pedestrian in front, while driving forward. It does not operate for any animals or vehicles in the opposite direction.
  The FCA does not recognize the vehicle, which horizontally drives across the crossroad, or the vehicle, which is parked in the horizontal direction.
  If the vehicle in front stops suddenly, you may have less control of the brake system. Therefore, always keep safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
  The FCA system may activate during braking and the vehicle may stop suddenly. And the load in the vehicle may endanger passengers. Therefore, always be mindful of the load volume in the vehicle.
• The FCA system may not activate if the driver applies the brake pedal to avoid risk of collision.
  If there is a malfunction with the FCA system, the autonomous emergency braking is not applied even thought the braking system is operating normally.
  The FCA system operates only to detect vehicles in front of the vehicle.
  The FCA system does not operate when the vehicle is in reverse.
  The FCA system is not designed to detect other objects on the road such as animals.
• The FCA system does not detect vehicles in the opposite lane.
• The FCA system does not detect cross traffic vehicles that are approaching.
• The FCA system cannot detect the driver approaching the side view of a parked vehicle (for example on a dead end street.) In these cases, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce the driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.
  The regular braking function will operate normally even if There is a problem with the FCA brake control system or other functions. In this case, the braking control will not operate in the risk of a collision.
  The FCA system may not activate according to driving condition, traffic on the road, weather, road condition, etc.
  The FCA system may not activate to all types of vehicles.

Limitation of the system
The FCA is an assistant system for a driver in a certain risky driving condition and it does not take every responsibility for all risks from driving condition.
The FCA monitors the driving situations through the radar and the cam-era sensor. Thus, for a situation out of the sensing range, the FCA may not normally operate. The driver should pay great caution in the following situations. The FCA operation may be limited.

Recognizing vehicles
The sensor may be limited when:

• The radar sensor or camera is blocked with a foreign object or debris
  The camera lens is contaminated due to tinted, filmed or coated windshield, damaged glass, or stuck of foreign matter (sticker, bug, etc.) on the glass
  Inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow obscures the field of view of the radar sensor or camera
  There is interference by electro-magnetic waves
  There is severe irregular reflection from the radar sensor
  The radar/camera sensor recognition is limited
  The vehicle in front is too small to be detected (for example a motor-cycle etc.)
  The vehicle in front is an oversize vehicle or trailer that is too big to be detected by the camera recognition system (for example a tractor trailer, etc.)
• The camera’s field of view is not well illuminated (either too dark or too much reflection or too much backlight that obscures the field of view)
  The vehicle in front does not have their rear lights or their rear lights does not turned ON or their rear lights are located unusually.
  The outside brightness changes suddenly, for example when entering or exiting a tunnel
  When light coming from a street light or an oncoming vehicle is reflected on a wet road surface such as a puddle in the road • The field of view in front is obstructed by sun glare
  The windshield glass is fogged up; a clear view of the road is obstructed
  The vehicle in front is driving erratically
  The vehicle is on unpaved or uneven rough surfaces, or road with sudden gradient changes.
• The vehicle is driven near areas containing metal substances as a construction zone, railroad, etc.
  The vehicle drives inside a building, such as a basement parking lot
  The camera does not recognize the entire vehicle in front.
  The camera is damaged.
  The brightness outside is too low such as when the headlamps are not on at night or the vehicle is going through a tunnel.
  The shadow is on the road by a median strip, trees, etc.
  The vehicle drives through a tollgate.
  The windshield glass is fogged up; a clear view of the road is obstruct-ed.
  The rear part of the vehicle in front is not normally visible. (the vehicle turns in other direction or the vehicle is overturned.)
  The adverse road conditions cause excessive vehicle vibrations while driving
• The sensor recognition changes suddenly when passing over a speed bump
  The vehicle in front is moving vertically to the driving direction
  The vehicle in front is stopped vertically
  The vehicle in front is driving towards your vehicle or reversing
  You are on a roundabout and the vehicle in front circles

Driving on a Curve
The FCA performance decreases while driving on a curve. The FCA may not recognize the vehicle in front even in the same lane. It may unnecessarily produce the warning message and the warning alarm, or it may not produce the warning message and the warning alarm at all.
Also, in certain instances the front radar sensor or camera recognition system may not detect the vehicle traveling on a curved road.
In these cases, the driver must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

The FCA system may recognize a vehicle in the next lane when driving on a curved road.
In this case, the system may unnecessarily alarm the driver and apply the brake. Always pay attention to road and driving conditions, while driving. If necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.
Also, when necessary depress the accelerator pedal to prevent the system from unnecessarily decelerating your vehicle.
Always, take a look around the vehicle for your safety.

Driving on a Slope
The FCA performance decreases while driving upward or downward on a slope, not recognizing the vehicle in front in the same lane. It may unnecessarily produce the warning message and the warning alarm, or it may not produce the warning mes-sage and the warning alarm at all.
When the FCA suddenly recognizes the vehicle in front while passing over a slope, you may experience sharp deceleration.
Always keep your eyes forward while driving upward or downward on a slope, and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal.

Changing lanes
When a vehicle changes lanes in front of you, the FCA system may not immediately detect the vehicle, especially if the vehicle changes lanes abruptly. In this case, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

When driving in stop-and-go traffic, and a stopped vehicle in front of you merges out of the lane, the FCA system may not immediately detect the new vehicle that is now in front of you. In this case, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

Recognizing the vehicle
Detecting the vehicle in front of you If the vehicle in front of you has cargo that extends rearward from the cab, or when the vehicle in front of you has higher ground clearance, additional special attention is required.
The FCA system may not be able to detect the cargo extending from the vehicle. In these instances, you must maintain a safe braking distance from the rearmost object, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain distance.

Recognizing pedestrians

• • The pedestrian is not fully captured by the camera sensor, or the pedestrian does not walk in the upright position.
  • The pedestrian moves very fast.
  • The pedestrian abruptly appears in front.
  • The pedestrian wears clothes in the color similar to the background.
  • The outside is too bright or too dark.
  • The vehicle drives at night or in the darkness.
  • There is an item similar to a per-son’s body structure.
  • The pedestrian is small.
  • The pedestrian has impaired mobility.
  • It is difficult to distinguish the pedestrian from the surroundings.
  • The sensor recognition is limited.
  • There is a group of pedestrians.
  • If a sudden change in the sensor recognition takes place while passing through the speed bump.
  • When the vehicle is severely shaken.
  • When driving around circular inter-section after the vehicle in front.
  • If the front of the camera lens is contaminated by front glass tinting, film, water repellent coating, dam-age on glass, foreign matter (stick-er, insect, etc.)
  • The radar or camera or camera lens is damaged.
  • If the headlights of the vehicle are not used at night or in the tunnel section, or the light is too weak.
  • If street light or the light of the vehicle coming from the opposite is reflected or when sunlight is reflected by the water on the road surface.
  • When the back light is projected in the direction of the vehicle’s motion (including the headlights of vehicles).
  • Road sign, shadow on the road, tunnel entrance, toll gate, partial pavement.
  • If the windshield has moisture on its surface or if windshield freezes.-Driving in the fog.
  • When objects are out of the sensing range of the sensor or radar.
  • When the cyclist in front is riding intersected with the driving direction.
  • When there is any other electro-magnetic interference.
  • When the construction area, rail or other metal object is near the cyclist.
  • If the bicycle material is not reflected well on the radar.

WARNING

• Cancel the FCA in the User Settings on the LCD display, before towing another vehicle. While towing, the brake appli-cation may adversely affect your vehicle safety.
  Pay great caution to the vehicle in front, when it has heavy loading extended rearward, or when it has higher ground clearance.
  The FCA system is designed to detect and monitor the vehicle ahead or detect a pedestrian in the roadway through radar signals and camera recognition. It is not designed to detect bicycles, motorcycles, or smaller wheeled objects such as lug-gage bags, shopping carts, or strollers.
• The FCA does not operate in a certain situation. Thus, never test-operate the FCA against a person or an object. It may cause a severe injury or even death.
  When replacing or reinstalling the windshield, front bumper or radar/camera after removal, take your vehicle to an author-ized Kia dealer and have the system checked.

NOTICE
The system may temporarily cancel due to the strong electric waves.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following three conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

Radio frequency radiation expo-sure information:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator (antenna) and your body.
This transmitter must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM

The cruise control system allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a constant speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to function above approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
If the cruise control is left on,(CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminated) the cruise control can be switched on accidentally. Keep the cruise control system off (CRUISE indicator light OFF) when the cruise control is not in use, to avoid inadvertently setting a speed.
Use the cruise control system only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
Do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-covered) or winding roads or over 6%up-hill or downhill roads.

NOTICE

• During normal cruise control operation, when the SET switch is activated or reactivated after applying the brakes, the cruise control will energize after approximately 3 seconds. This delay is normal.
  To activate cruise control, depress the brake pedal at least once after turning the ignition switch to the ON position or starting the engine.

WARNING
Misuse of Cruise Control
Do not use cruise control if the traffic situation does not allow you to drive safely at a constant speed and with sufficient distance to the vehicle in front.

To set cruise control speed:

1. Press the CRUISE button on the steering wheel to turn the system on. The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 20 mph (30 km/h).
   
3. Move the lever down (to SET-), and release it at the desired speed. The SET indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. Release the accelerator at the same time. The desired speed will automatically be maintained.

On a steep grade, the vehicle may slow down or speed up slightly while going downhill.

To increase cruise control set speed:

Follow either of these procedures:

• Move the lever up (to RES+) and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the lever at the speed you want.
  Move the lever up (to RES+) and release it immediately. The cruising speed will increase by 1.0 mph (2 km/h ) each time the lever is operated in this manner.

To decrease the cruising speed:

Follow either of these procedures:

• Move the lever down (to SET-) and hold it. Your vehicle will gradually slow down. Release the lever at the speed you want to maintain.
  Move the lever down (to SET-) and release it immediately. The cruising speed will decrease by 1.0 mph (2 km/h) each time the lever is operated in this manner.

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 the cruise control operation or change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your foot off the accelerator.

To cancel cruise control, do one of the following:

• Depress the brake pedal.
  Shift into N (Neutral) with an Automatic Transmission.
  Press the CANCEL switch.
  Decrease the vehicle speed lower than the memory speed by 13 mph (20 km/h).
  Decrease the vehicle speed to less than approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

Each of these actions will cancel
cruise control operation (the SET indicator light in the instrument cluster will go off), but it will not turn the system off. If you wish to resume cruise control operation, move the lever up (to RES+). You will return to your previously preset speed.

NOTICE
Always check the road conditions when you move the lever up (to RES+) to resume the speed.

To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 20 mph (30 km/h):

If any method other than the CRUISE ON-OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set speed will automatically resume when you move the lever up.
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 (the CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster will go off).
  Turn the ignition off.

Both of these actions will cancel the cruise control operation. If you want to resume the cruise control operation, repeat the steps provided in “To set cruise control speed” on the previous page.

SMART CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP & GO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Cruise indicator
2. Set speed
3. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

The smart cruise control system allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a constant speed and a predetermined distance to vehicle ahead without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal.

WARNING
For your safety, please read the owner’s manual before using the smart cruise control system.

WARNING
The smart cruise control system is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving practices. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.

WARNING
Smart cruise control system Inadvertent Activation
If the smart cruise control system is left on (CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster illuminated), it can be activated inadvertently. Keep the smart cruise control systems  off (CRUISE indicator turn off) when the smart cruise control system is not in use to avoid setting a speed which the driver is not aware of.

WARNING
Smart cruise control system Limitations

• Use the smart cruise control system only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
  Do not use the smart cruise control when it may not be safe to keep the car at a constant speed. For instance :

   

  • Highway interchange and tollgate
  • Road surrounded by abnormally multiple steel constructions (subway construction, steel tunnel, etc)
  • Parking lot
  • Lanes beside guard rail on a road
  • Slippery road with rain, ice, or snow covered
  • Abrupt curved road
  • Steep hills
  • Windy roads
  • Off roads
  • Roads under construction
  • Rumble strip
  • When driving near crash barriers
  • When driving on a sharp curve
  • When the vehicle sensing ability decreases due to vehicle modification resulting in a level difference between the vehicle’s front and rear
  • When driving in heavy traffic or when traffic conditions make it difficult to drive at a constant speed
  • When driving on rainy, icy, or snow covered roads
  • When driving with limited view (possibly due to bad weather, such as fog, snow, rain or sandstorm)

The smart cruise control system cannot recognize a stopped vehicle, pedestrians or an oncoming vehicle. Always look ahead cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.

• Pay particular attention to the driving conditions whenever using the smart cruise control system.
• Be careful when driving downhill using the SCC.
• Cruise function should not be used when the vehicle is being towed to prevent any damage.
• Always set the vehicle speed under the speed limit.
  Unexpected situations may lead to possible accidents. Pay attention to road and driving conditions even when the smart cruise control system is being operated.

Smart cruise control switch
CANCEL : Cancels cruise control operation.
CRUISE : Turns cruise control system on or off.
RES + : Resumes or increases cruise control speed.
SET – : Sets or decreases cruise control speed.
Sets vehicle-to-vehicle distance

Speed setting
To set Smart Cruise Control Speed:

1. Press the CRUISE button, to turn the system on. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
   • 20 mph (30 km/h) ~ 110 mph (180 km/h) : when there is no vehicle in front
   •  mph (0 km/h) ~ 110 mph (180 km/h) : when there is a vehicle in front
     
     
3. Move the lever down (to SET-), and release it at the desired speed. The set speed and vehicle to vehicle distance on the LCD screen will illuminate.
   Release the accelerator pedal. The desired speed will automatically 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.

NOTICE
Vehicle speed may decrease on an upward slope and increase on a own ward slope.
The speed will be set to 20 mph (30 km/h) when there is a vehicle ahead and your vehicle speed is 0 ~ 20 mph (0 ~ 30 km/h).

To increase cruise control set speed:

Follow either of these procedures:

• Move the lever up (to RES+), and hold it. Your vehicle set speed will increase by 5 mph (10 km/h). Release the lever at the speed you want.
  Move the lever 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 lever up (to RES+) in this manner.
  You can set the speed to 110 mph (180 km/h).

CAUTION
Check the driving condition before using the toggle switch. Driving speed sharply increases, when you push up and hold the toggle switch.

To decrease the cruise control set speed:

Follow either of these procedures:

• Move the lever down (to SET-), and hold it. Your vehicle set speed will decrease by 5 mph (10 km/h). Release the lever at the speed you want.
  Move the lever down (to SET-), and release it immediately. The cruising speed will decrease by 1 mph (1.0 km/h) each time you move the lever down (to SET-) in this manner.
  You can set the cruise control down to 20 mph (30 km/h).

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.
If you move the lever down (to SET-) at increased speed, the cruising speed will be set again.

NOTICE
Be careful when accelerating temporarily, because the speed is not regulated automatically at this time even if there is a vehicle in front of you.

Smart cruise control system will be temporarily canceled when:

Cancelled manually
The smart cruise control system is temporarily canceled when the brake pedal is depressed or the CANCEL button is pressed. The speed and vehicle to vehicle distance indicator on the cluster will disappear and the CRUISE indicator is illuminated continuously.

Cancelled automatically

• The driver’s door is opened.
  The shift lever is shifted to N (Neutral), R (Reverse) or P(Parking).
  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 covered with foreign matter.
  The driver starts driving by pushing the lever up (RES +) or down (SET -) or depressing the accelerator pedal approximately 3 seconds after the vehicle is stopped by the smart cruise control system with no other vehicle ahead or a vehicle stopped far away in front.
• The engine speed is in a dangerous range.
• The smart cruise control system has malfunctioned.
  The accelerator pedal is continuously depressed for long time.
  When the braking control is operated for Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist(FCA)
  The vehicle is stopped for more than 5 minutes.
  The driver starts driving by pushing the toggle switch up (RES+)/down (SET-) or depressing the accelerator pedal, after the vehicle is stopped by the Smart Cruise Control system with no other vehicle ahead.
  The vehicle stops and goes repeatedly for a long period of time.
  The engine performance is abnormal.

Each of these actions will cancel the smart cruise control system operation.(The set speed and vehicle-to-vehicle distance on the LCD display will go off.)
If the smart cruise control system is cancelled automatically, the smart cruise control system will not resume even though the RES+ or SET- lever is moved.
If the smart cruise control system is cancelled by a reason not described above, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE
If the system is automatically can-celled, the warning chime will sound and a message will appear for a few seconds.
You must adjust the vehicle speed by depressing the accelerator or brake pedal according to the road and driving conditions ahead.
Always check the road conditions. Do not rely on the warning chime.

To resume cruise control set speed:

Reset
If any method other than the “RES+” or “SET-“ lever was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the cruising speed will automatically resume when you push the lever up (RES+) or down (SET-).
If you push the lever up (RES+), the speed will resume to the recently set speed. However, if vehicle speed drops below 10 mph (6 km/h), it will resume when there is a vehicle in front of your vehicle.

NOTICE
To reduce the risk of an accident, always check the road conditions when reactivating the smart cruise control using the RES+ lever to ensure the road conditions permit safe use of the cruise control.

To turn cruise control off:

Press the CRUISE button. (the CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will go off).
When the Smart Cruise Control System is not needed, press the [CRUISE] switch and deactivate the system.

• Press the CRUISE button (The CRUISE indicator light will go off.).

Vehicle to vehicle distance setting
To set vehicle to vehicle distance:

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• This function allows you to program the vehicle to maintain relative dis-tance to the vehicle ahead without depressing the accelerator pedal or brake pedal.
  The vehicle to vehicle distance will automatically activate when the smart cruise control system is on.
  Select the appropriate distance according to road conditions and vehicle speed.

Each time the button is pressed, the vehicle to vehicle distance changes as follows:

Distance 4 Distance 3 Distance 2
Distance 1
For example, if you drive at 56 mph (90 km/h), the distance maintain as follows;
Distance 4 – approximately 172 ft
(52.5 m)
Distance 3 – approximately 131 ft
(40 m)
Distance 2 – approximately 107 ft
(32.5 m)
Distance 1 – approximately 82ft (25 m)

NOTICE
The distance is set to the last set distance when the system is used for the first time after starting the engine.

When the lane ahead is clear :

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• The vehicle speed will maintain the set speed.

WARNING
Following Distance

• To avoid collisions, always be aware of the selected speed and vehicle to vehicle distance settings when activating your smart cruise control system.
  Always maintain sufficient braking distance and decelerate your vehicle by applying the brakes if necessary.

When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane :

• The vehicle will maintain the set speed when the lane ahead is clear.
  The vehicle will slow down or speed up within selected speed 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.

CAUTION

• The warning chime sounds and LCD display blinks if it is hard to maintain the selected distance to the vehicle ahead.
  If the warning chime sounds, actively adjust the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal according to the road condition ahead and driving condition.
  Even if the warning chime is not activated, always pay attention to the driving conditions to prevent dangerous situations from occurring.
• Be alert to road conditions as radio, sound and outside conditions could interrupt a warning sound.

If the vehicle ahead (vehicle speed: less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) moves 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 up the toggle switch (RES+) to start driving.
• If you push the smart cruise control toggle switch (RES+ or SET-) while Auto Hold and smart cruise control is 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 distance to the vehicle ahead.
If the sensor is covered with dirt or other foreign matter, the vehicle to vehicle distance control may not operate correctly.
Always keep the sensor clean.

• Radar Check Message

When the sensor lens cover is covered with dirt, snow, or debris, the Smart Cruise Control System operation may stop temporarily. If this occurs, a warning message will appear on the LCD display. Remove any dirt, snow, or debris and clean the radar sensor lens cover before operating the Smart Cruise Control System. The Smart Cruise Control system may not properly activate, if the radar is totally contaminated, or if any sub-stance is not detected after turning ON the engine (e.g. in an open terrain).

Warning Message
When the sensor lens cover is blocked with dirt, snow, or debris, the Smart Cruise Control System operation may stop temporarily. If this occurs, a warn-ing message will appear on the LCD display. Remove any dirt, snow, or debris and clean the radar sensor lens cover before operating the Smart Cruise Control System. The Smart Cruise Control system may not prop-erly activate, if the radar is totally contaminated, or if any substance is not detected after turning ON the engine (e.g. in an open terrain).

SCC (smart cruise control) mal-function message

The message will appear when the vehicle to vehicle distance control system is not functioning normally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.

CAUTION

• Always keep the sensor an bumper clean.
• Use only a genuine Kia sensor cover for your vehicle.
• Do not install accessories around the sensor and do not replace the bumper by yourself. It may interfere with the sensor performance.
  Impact damage to the sensor or sensor area may cause the sensor to move slightly off position and result in the smart cruise control system not operating correctly with-out any warning or indicator from the cluster. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
  Do not paint anything on the sensor cover.
• If the front bumper becomes damaged in the area around the radar sensor, the Smart Cruise Control System may not operate properly.

To adjust the sensitivity of smart cruise control
The sensitivity of vehicle speed when following the front vehicle to maintain the set distance can be adjusted. Go to the User Settings Mode (Driver Assistance) and select (SCC Reaction). You may select one of the three stages you prefer.

• Slow:
  Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead to maintain the set distance is slower than normal speed.
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• Normal:
  Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead to maintain the set distance is nor-mal
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• Fast:
  Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead to maintain the set distance is faster than normal speed.

NOTICE
The last selected mode remains in the system.

• To convert to cruise control mode:.

The driver may choose to only use the cruise control mode (speed control function) by doing as follows:

1. Turn the smart cruise control system on (the cruise indicator light will be on but the system will not be activated).
2. Push the distance to distance switch for more than 2 seconds.
3. Choose between “Smart cruise control (SCC) mode” and “Cruise control (CC) mode”.

When the system is canceled using the CRUISE button or the CRUISE button is used after the engine is turned on, the Smart Cruise Control mode will turn on.

WARNING
When using the cruise control mode, you must manually assess the distance to other vehicles as the system will not automatically brake to slow down for other vehicles.

Limitations of the System
The smart cruise control system may have limits to its ability to detect distance to the vehicle ahead due to road and traffic conditions.

On Curves

• The Smart Cruise Control system may not immediately detect a moving vehicle in your lane, and then your vehicle could accelerate to the set speed. Also, the vehicle speed will rapidly decrease when the vehicle ahead is recognized suddenly.
  Select the appropriate set speed on curves and adjust your vehicle speed by depressing the accelerator or brake pedal according to the road and driving conditions ahead.
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• Your vehicle speed can be reduced due to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. Adjust your speed by depressing the brake pedal or applying the accelerator pedal according to road and driving conditions ahead. Check to be sure that the road conditions permit safe operation of the smart cruise control.

On Inclines

• During uphill or downhill driving, the smart cruise control system may not immediately detect a moving vehicle in your lane, and may cause your vehicle to accelerate to the set speed. Also, the vehicle speed will rapidly down when the vehicle ahead is recognized suddenly.
  Select the appropriate set speed on inclines and adjust your vehicle speed by depressing the accelerator or brake pedal according to the road and traffic conditions ahead.

Lane Changing

A vehicle which moves into your lane from an adjacentane cannot be recognized by the sensor until it is in the sensor’s detection range.
The sensor may not detect immediately when a vehicle cuts in suddenly. Always pay attention to the traffic, road and driving conditions.

• If a vehicle which moves into your lane is slower than your vehicle, your speed may decrease to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
  If a vehicle which moves into your lane is faster than your vehicle, your vehicle will accelerate to the selected speed.
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• Your vehicle may accelerate when a vehicle ahead of you disappears.
  When you are warned that the vehicle ahead of you is not detected, drive with caution.

Vehicle Recognition

Some vehicles ahead in your lane cannot be recognized by the sensor as follows:

• Narrow vehicles such as motorcycles or bicycles
  Vehicles offset to one side
  Slow-moving vehicles or sudden-decelerating vehicles
  Stopped vehicles
  Vehicles with small rear profile such as trailers with no loads

A vehicle ahead cannot be recognized correctly by the sensor if any of following occurs:

• When the vehicle is pointing upwards due to overloading in the liftgate
  While making turns by steering
  When driving to one side of the lane
  When driving on narrow lanes or on curves

Adjust your vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal according to the road condition ahead and driving condition.

When vehicles are at a standstill and the vehicle in front of you changes to the next lane, be careful when your vehicle starts to move because it may not recognize the stopped vehicle in front of you.

In this case, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

Always look out for pedestrians when your vehicle is maintaining a distance with the vehicle ahead.

• Always be cautious for vehicles that are taller with higher clearance, or vehicles carrying loads that stick out of the back of the vehicle.

WARNING
When using the Smart Cruise Control take the following precautions:

• If an emergency stop is necessary, you must apply the brakes. The vehicle cannot be stopped at every emergency situation by using the Smart Cruise Control system.
  Keep a safe distance according to road conditions and vehicle speed. If the vehicle to vehicle distance is too close during a high-speed driving, a serious collision may result.
  Always maintain sufficient braking distance and decelerate your vehicle by applying the brakes if necessary.
  The Smart Cruise Control system cannot recognize a stopped vehicle, pedestrians or an oncoming vehicle.
• Always look ahead cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occur-ring.
• Vehicles moving in front of you with a frequent lane change may cause a delay in the system’s reaction or may cause the system 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 selected speed and vehicle to vehicle distance. The driver should not solely rely on the system but always pay attention to driving conditions and control your vehicle speed.
• The Smart Cruise Control system may not recognize complex driving situations so always pay attention to driving conditions and control your vehicle speed.
  For safe operation, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual before use.

CAUTION
The smart cruise control system may not operate temporarily due to electrical interference.

NOTICE
The Smart Cruise Control System may not operate temporarily due to:

• Electrical interference.
  Modifying the suspension.
  Differences of tire abrasion or tire pressure.
  Installing different type of tires.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following three conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

Radio frequency radiation exposure information:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator (antenna) and your body.
This transmitter must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM

DRIVE Mod

The drive mode may be selected according to the driver’s preference or road condition.

The mode changes whenever the DRIVE MODE button is pressed.

Except DCT

For DCT

ECO mode (Active ECO)
Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency by control-ling certain engine and transaxle system operating parameters. Fuel efficiency depends on the driver’s driving habit and road condition.

• When the DRIVE MODE button is pressed and the ECO mode is selected, the ECO indicator (green) will illuminate to show that the Active ECO is operating.
• When the Active ECO is activated, it does not turn off even though the engine is restarted again. To turn off the system, press the DRIVE MODE button again.

When Active ECO is activated:

• The acceleration may slightly be reduced even though you depress the accelerator fully.
• The air conditioner performance may be limited
• The shift pattern of the automatic transaxle may change.
• The engine noise may get louder.

The above situations are normal conditions when the Active Eco System is activated to improve fuel efficiency.

Limitation of Active ECO Operation:
If the following conditions occur while Active ECO is operating, the system operation is limited even though there is no change in the ECO indicator.

• When the coolant temperature is low:
  The system will be limited until engine performance becomes nor-mal.
  When driving up a hill:
  The system will be limited to gain power when driving uphill because the engine torque is restricted.
  When using manual mode:
  The system will be limited according to the shift location.
  When the accelerator pedal is deeply depressed for a few seconds:
  The system will be limited, judging that the driver wants to speed up.

SPORT mode

SPORT mode focuses on dynamic driving by automatically adjusting the steering wheel, engine and transaxle system.

• When the DRIVE MODE button is pressed and the SPORT mode is selected, the SPORT indicator (yellow) will illuminate.
  When the SPORT mode is activated, and the engine start/stop button is turned off and on it will change to NORMAL mode. To turn on the SPORT mode press DRIVE MODE button again.
• When the DRIVE MODE button is pressed and the SPORT mode is selected, the SPORT indicator (yellow) will illuminate.
  • When the SPORT mode is activated, and the engine start/stop button is turned off and on it will change to NORMAL mode. To turn on the SPORT mode press DRIVE MODE button again.

NOTICE
In Sport drive mode, the fuel efficiency may decrease.

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