Kia Sedona 2020 Cruise Control System User Manual

Introduction

The Kia Sedona 2020 is outfitted with an easy-to-use cruise control system. This system enables drivers to set and maintain a desired speed without having to constantly press the accelerator pedal. The cruise control feature is intended to improve comfort and fatigue reduction during long drives, making it an ideal companion for highway cruising. Drivers can enjoy a consistent speed by using the cruise control system, which can lead to improved fuel efficiency and a more relaxed driving experience. The Kia Sedona 2020 cruise control system includes a number of features, including the ability to adjust the set speed, resume, and temporarily override the set speed. While the system lacks advanced features such as adaptive cruise control, it provides a dependable and simple option for maintaining a constant speed on open roads. It is critical to remember that the cruise control system is not a substitute for responsible driving and that drivers should always remain alert and ready to take manual control when necessary.

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

The FCA system is designed to detect and monitor the vehicle ahead or detect a pedestrian (if equipped) 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 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 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, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer. 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:

• EARLY – When this condition is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated earlier than normal. If the ‘EARLY’ condition feels too sensitive, change it into ‘NORMAL’.
• NORMAL – When this condition is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated normally.
• 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.(The FCA only works within a certain range of vehicle speeds)
• When the FCA recognizes a vehicle or the pedestrian in front.

WARNING 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
Set or cancel FCA with control-ling switches on steering wheel after stopping the vehicle in the safe place for your safety. Do not attempt to set or cancel the FCA while your vehicle is moving.

• 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 cancelling, the FCA cannot be activated on the LCD display. The FCA warning light will illuminate, but it does not indicate a mal-function of the system.

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.

Collision Warning (1st warning)  

• The warning message appears on the LCD display with the warning alarms. The FCA limitedly controls the brakes to mitigate a potential collision.

Emergency braking (2nd warning).

• The warning message appears on the LCD display with the warning alarms. The FCA limitedly controls the brakes to mitigate a potential collision. Brake control is maximized just before a collision.
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• The warning message appears on the LCD display with the warning alarms.
  The FCA limitedly controls the brakes to mitigate a potential collision. Brake control is maximized just before a collision.

CAUTION
When other warning sounds such as the seat belt warning sound are in operation and override the FCA alarming system, FCA warning sounds may not occur.

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 accelerator pedal, or when the driver abruptly turns the steering wheel.
  The braking control is automatically canceled when risk factors disappear.

WARNING
The driver should always exercise caution when operating the vehicle, even though there is no warning message or warning alarm.

WARNING
Never rely solely on the FCA to avoid a collision. It is the driver’s responsibility to safely maneuver the vehicle under all conditions.

WARNING
The FCA operates within certain parameters, such as the distance from the vehicle/pedestri an in front, the speed of the vehicle/pedestrian in front, and the driver’s vehicle operation. Certain conditions such as inclement weather and road conditions may affect the operation of the FCA system. Never deliberately drive dangerously to activate the system.

FCA front radar / camera sensor

In order for the FCA system to operate properly, always make sure the sensor or sensor cover 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.

NOTICE

• Do not install any accessories, such as a license plate bracket or bumper sticker near the sensor area. Do not replace the bumper by yourself. Doing so may adversely affect the sensing performance.
  Always keep the sensor/bumper area clean.
  Use only a soft cloth to wash the vehicle. Also, do not spray highly pressurized water on the sensor installed on the bumper.
  Be careful not to apply unnecessary force on the frontal sensor area. When the sensor moves out of the correct position due to external force, the system may not operate correctly even without the warning light or message. In this case, we recommend you to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
  Use only the genuine Kia sensor cover. Do not arbitrarily apply paint on the sensor cover.
• 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 radar/camera components.
  Do not place reflective objects (white paper or mirror etc.) on the dashboard. The system may activate unnecessarily due to reflect of the sunlight.
  Excessive audio volume may pre-vent vehicle occupants from hearing the sound of the system warning alarm.

Warning message and warning light

When the sensor cover or the sensor lens is covered with foreign sub-stances, such as snow or rain, the FCA operation may temporarily stop. In this case, the warning message appears to warn the driver. 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 objects is not detected after turning ON the engine.

System malfunction

When the FCA is not working prop-erly, 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, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
The FCA warning message may appear along with the illumination of the ESC warning light.

WARNING

• The FCA is only a supplemental system for the driver’s convenience.
  The driver still maintains responsibility to control the vehicle. 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 or stop the vehicle.
• The FCA may unnecessarily produce warning messages and warning alarms. Due to the sensing limitation, the FCA may not produce warning messages or warning alarm at all.
  When there is a malfunction with the FCA, the braking control 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 cannot recognize cross-traffic or parked vehicles presenting a side profile.
  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 not activate if the driver applies the brake pedal to avoid risk of collision.
• The FCA system does not operate when the vehicle is in reverse. 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 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 system is designed to monitor the driving situation ahead through camera and radar sensors to warn the driver that a collision is imminent, and if necessary, apply emergency braking.
In certain situations, the camera and sensors may not be able to detect the situation ahead. In these cases, the FCA system may not operate normally. The driver must pay careful attention in the following situations where the FCA operation may be limited.

Recognizing vehicles
The sensor may be limited when:

• The radar or the camera is covered with foreign substances.
  It heavily rains or snows.
  There is interference by electro-magnetic 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 radar/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 driving over the speed bump,
  When the vehicle is severely shaken,
  When driving around a roundabout with a 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

• Driving on a curve
  The FCA performance may be limited while driving on a curve. The FCA may not recognize the vehicle in front even in the same lane. The FCA system may produce the warning message and the warning alarm, or apply the braking controls, prematurely, or it may not produce the warning message or the warning alarm, or apply the braking controls, at all.
  While driving on a curve, exercise caution, and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal.

The FCA system may recognize a vehicle in the next lane when driving
on a curved road.
In this case, the system may 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 check the traffic conditions around the vehicle while driving.

• Driving on a slope
  The FCA performance may be limited while driving upward or downward on a slope, and may not recognize the vehicle in front in the same lane. It may produce the warning message and the warning alarm prematurely, 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 to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

• 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 ergs 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.

WARNING

• Do not use the 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 road situation ahead through cam-era recognition and/or sensors. It is not designed to detect bicycles, motorcycles, or smaller wheeled objects such as luggage bags, shop-ping carts, or strollers.

Recognizing pedestrians (If equipped)
The sensor may be limited when:

• The pedestrian is not fully detected by the camera recognition system, for example, if the pedestrian is leaning over or is not fully walking upright
  The pedestrian is moving very quickly or appears abruptly in the camera detection area
  The pedestrian is wearing clothing that easily blends into the back-ground, making it difficult to be detected by the camera recognition system
  The outside lighting is too bright (e.g. when driving in bright sunlight or in sun glare) or too dark (e.g. when driving on a dark rural road at night)
  There is an item similar to a per-son’s body structure
  The pedestrian is small
  The pedestrian has impaired mobility
  The sensor recognition is limited
• It is difficult to detect and distinguish the pedestrian from other objects in the surroundings, for example, when there is a group of pedestrians or a large crowd
  If a sudden change in the sensor recognition takes place while driving over the speed bump,
  When the vehicle is severely shaken,
  If the front of the camera lens is contaminated by front glass tinting, film, water repellent coating, damage on glass, foreign matter (sticker, 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 moist on the front windshield is not entirely removed or it is frozen
• The weather is foggy
• The radar/camera sensor recognition is limited.

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

NOTICE
The system may temporarily cancel if there is interference by electro-magnetic waves.

When replacing or reinstalling the windshield, front bumper or radar/camera after removal, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

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 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.

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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 result-ing 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 occur-ring.
• 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 mph (1.0 km/h) each time you move the lever up (to RES+) in this manner.
  The smart cruise control system will operate to a maximum setting of 110 mph (180 km/h). However all local speed limit laws must be followed.
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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.

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.

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 lever up/down (to RES+ or SET-).
If you move the lever up (to RES+), the speed will resume to the recently set speed. It will only resume below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) when a vehicle is in the front.

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.

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.

To turn cruise control off:

When the Smart Cruise Control System is not needed, press the [CRUISE] switch and deactivate the system.

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

This function allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a predeter-mined distance 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:

For example, if you drive at 56 mph (90 km/h), the distance is maintained as follows;
Distance 4 – approximately 172 feet
(52.5 m)
Distance 3 – approximately 130 feet
(40 m)
Distance 2 – approximately 106 feet
(32.5 m)
Distance 1 – approximately 82 feet
(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.

The vehicle speed will maintain the set speed.

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.

WARNING

• 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.

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.

CAUTION
When other alarm sounds such as the seat belt warning sound are in operation and override the SCC alarming system, SCC warning sounds may not occur.

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.

In heavy traffic

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).

Smart cruise control system 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.

CAUTION
Sensor Damage
To prevent sensor cover damage from occurring, wash the car with a soft cloth.

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

• Slow:
  Vehicle speed following the front vehicle to maintain the set distance is slower than normal speed.
  Normal:
  Vehicle speed following the front vehicle to maintain the set distance is normal
  Fast:
  Vehicle speed following the front vehicle to maintain the set distance is faster than normal speed.
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• NOTICE
  The system remembers the last selected mode.

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 depress-ing 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 adjacent lane 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 and driving conditions ahead.

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
Safe Use of smart cruise control system
The smart cruise control system is a supplemental system. You must maintain careful observation of the roadway in front and around you and maintain control of your vehicle and distance around other vehicles as you normally would. For example, this will require you to apply the brakes as needed when coming upon a slower moving vehicle, or when a vehicle from another lane drives quickly in front of you.

WARNING
Inclines & Towing
Do not use smart cruise control system on steep inclines or when towing another vehicle or trailer since such extreme loading can interfere with your vehicle’s ability to maintain the selected speed.

WARNING

• After starting the engine, please stop for several seconds. If system initialization is not completed, the smart cruise control system does not normally operate.
  After starting the engine, if any objects are not detected or the sensor cover is obscured with foreign sub-stances, there is a possibility that the smart cruise control system may not work.
  The following conditions may cause a malfunction: over-loading the liftgate, suspension modification, tire replacement with unauthorized tires or tires with different tread wear and pressure levels.
• The Smart Cruise Control system may not be able to completely stop the vehicle or avoid a collision in every situation. If an emergency stop is necessary, you must apply the brakes.
  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.
  The smart cruise control sys-tem cannot recognize a stopped vehicle, pedestrians or an oncoming vehicle. Always look ahead cautiously to prevent unexpected and suddensituations from occur-ring.
• When other vehicles are changing lanes in front of you frequently, the smart cruise control system may not oper-ate appropriately. Always look ahead cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.
  Always be aware of the selected speed and vehicle to vehicle distance.
  Always maintain sufficient braking distance and decelerate your vehicle by applying the brakes if necessary.

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 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.

FAQs

• Does the Kia Sedona 2020 have a cruise control system? Yes, the Kia Sedona 2020 has a cruise control system.

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