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Smart Cruise Control Operation

Operating conditions

Basic function

Smart Cruise Control operates when the following conditions are satisfied.

  • The gear is in D (Drive)

  • Your vehicle speed is within the operating speed range

    • 6-110 mph (10-180 km/h): when there is no vehicle in front

    • 0-110 mph (0-180 km/h): when there is a vehicle in front

  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) is on

Smart Cruise Control does not operate in the following conditions.

  • Engine RPM is high

  • The driver's door is opened

  • EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) is applied

  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) is controlling the vehicle

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist brake control is operating

  • Remote Smart Parking Assist brake control is operating (if equipped)

  • Hands-off warning for Lane Keeping Assist and Highway Driving Assist is on

When stopped behind another vehicle, the driver can turn on Smart Cruise Control while the brake pedal is depressed.

Operating conditions for Acceleration Assist

Overtaking Acceleration Assist operates when the turn signal indicator is turned on to the left while Smart Cruise Control is operating, and the following conditions are satisfied:

  • Your vehicle speed is above 40 mph (60 km/h)

  • A vehicle is detected in front of your vehicle

Overtaking Acceleration Assist does not operate in the following conditions.

  • The hazard warning flasher is on

  • Vehicle speed is reduced to maintain distance with the vehicle in front

  • When the turn signal indicator is turned on to the left while there is a vehicle ahead, the vehicle may accelerate temporarily. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.

Turning on Smart Cruise Control

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  • Press the Driving Assist button to turn on Smart Cruise Control. The speed will be set to the current speed on the instrument cluster.

  • If there is no vehicle in front of you, the set speed will be maintained, but if there is a vehicle in front of you, the speed may decrease to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead. If the vehicle ahead accelerates, your vehicle will travel at a steady cruising speed after accelerating to the set speed.

If your vehicle speed is between 0-20 mph (0-30 km/h) when you press the Driving Assist button, Smart Cruise Control speed will be set to 20 mph (30 km/h).

Setting vehicle distance

2C_SCCDistanceButton

Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the headway settings from Distance 4 > Distance 3 > Distance 2 > Distance 1 > Distance 4.

If you drive at 56 mph (90 km/h), the distance is maintained as follows:

  • Distance 4: about 172 ft. (52.5 m)

  • Distance 3: about 130 ft. (40 m)

  • Distance 2: about 106 ft. (30 m)

  • Distance 1: about 82 ft. (25 m)

The distance is set to the last set distance when the vehicle is restarted, or when Smart Cruise Control was temporarily canceled.

Increasing set speed

2C_SCCSpeedUpSwitch

  • Push the + switch up and release it immediately. The set speed will increase by 1 mph (1 km/h) each time the switch is operated in this manner.

  • Push the + switch up and hold it while monitoring the set speed on the instrument cluster. The set speed will increase by 5 mph (10 km/h) each time the switch is operated in this manner. Release the switch when the desired speed is shown, and the vehicle will accelerate to that speed. You can increase the set speed to 110 mph (180 km/h).

Check the driving condition before using the + switch. Driving speed may sharply increase when you push up and hold the + switch.

The driving speed may not reach the set speed depending on the vehicle characteristics and driving conditions.

Decreasing set speed

2C_SCCSpeedDownSwitch

  • Push the - switch down and release it immediately. The set speed will decrease by 1 mph (1 km/h) each time the switch is operated in this manner.

  • Push the - switch down and hold it while monitoring the set speed on the cluster. The set speed will decrease by 5 mph (10 km/h) each time the switch is operated in this manner. Release the switch at the speed you want to maintain. You can decrease the set speed to 20 mph (30 km/h).

Temporarily canceling Smart Cruise Control

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Press the æ switch or depress the brake pedal to temporarily cancel Smart Cruise Control.

Resuming Smart Cruise Control

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To resume Smart Cruise Control after the function was canceled, operate the +, - or æ switch.

If you push the + switch up or - switch down, vehicle speed will be set to the current speed on the instrument cluster.

If you press the æ switch, vehicle speed will resume to the preset speed.

Check the driving condition before using the æ switch. Driving speed may sharply increase or decrease when you press the æ switch.

Turning off Smart Cruise Control

2C_SpeedControlButton

To turn Smart Cruise Control off, press the Driving Assist (ĩ) button.

If your vehicle is equipped with Manual Speed Limit Assist, press and hold the Driving Assist (ĩ) button to turn off Smart Cruise Control. However Manual Speed Limit Assist will turn on.

Do not use the switches and buttons at the same time. Smart Cruise Control may not operate properly.

Display and Control

Basic function

You can see the status of the Smart Cruise Control operation in the Driving Assist view on the instrument cluster. For more information, refer to the "View modes" section in chapter 4.

You can see the status of the Smart Cruise Control operation in the Driving Assist view on the instrument cluster. For more information, refer to the "View Modes" section in chapter 4 of the complete Owner's Manual.

Smart Cruise Control will be displayed as below depending on the status of the function.

Operating

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Temporarily cancelled

2C_SCCTemporaryCancelIndicatorInfo

  • When operating

    1. Whether there is a vehicle ahead and the selected distance level
    2. Set speed
    3. Whether there is a vehicle ahead and the target vehicle distance

  • When temporarily cancelled

    1. Your vehicle (gray)
    2. Previous set speed (gray)

  • The distance of the front vehicle on the instrument cluster is displayed based on the actual distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

  • The target distance may vary according to the vehicle speed and the set distance level. If the vehicle speed is low, even though the vehicle distance have changed, the change of the target vehicle distance may be small.

  • The images and colors in the instrument cluster may differ depending on the instrument cluster type or theme selected in the infotainment system.

Accelerating temporarily

2C_SCCAcceleratingTemporarilyInfo

If you want to speed up temporarily without altering the set speed while Smart Cruise Control is operating, depress the accelerator pedal. While the accelerator pedal is depressed, the set speed, distance level and target distance will blink on the instrument cluster.

However, if the accelerator pedal is depressed insufficiently, the vehicle may decelerate.

Be careful when accelerating temporarily, because the speed and distance is not controlled automatically even if there is a vehicle in front of you.

Temporarily canceling Smart Cruise Control

2C_SCCAutoTemporaryCancelingInfo

  • The vehicle speed is above 120 mph (190 km/h)

  • The vehicle is stopped for a certain period of time

  • The accelerator pedal is continuously depressed for a certain period of time

  • The conditions for the Smart Cruise Control to operate is not satisfied

If Smart Cruise Control is temporarily canceled automatically, the "Smart Cruise Control deactivated" warning message will appear on the instrument cluster, and an audible warning will sound to warn the driver.

If Smart Cruise Control is temporarily canceled while the vehicle is at a standstill with the function activated, EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) maybe applied.

When Smart Cruise Control is temporarily canceled, distance with the front vehicle will not be maintained. Always have your eyes on the road while driving, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

Smart Cruise Control conditions not satisfied

2C_SCCOpeartingConditionNotMetInfo

If the Driving Assist button, + switch, - switch or ç switch is operated when Smart Cruise Control operating conditions are not satisfied, the "Smart Cruise Ctrl. conditions not met" will appear on the instrument cluster, and an audible warning will sound.

In traffic situation

2C_SCCReStartInfo

In traffic, your vehicle will stop if the vehicle ahead of you stops. Also, if the vehicle ahead of you starts moving, your vehicle will start as well. In addition, after the vehicle has stopped and a certain time have passed, the "Use switch or pedal to accelerate" message will appear on the instrument cluster. Depress the accelerator pedal or operate the + switch, - switch or ç switch to start driving.

Warning road conditions ahead

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In the following situation, the "Watch for surrounding vehicles" warning message will appear on the instrument cluster, and an audible warning will sound and steering wheel will vibrate to warn the driver of road conditions ahead.

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

Always pay attention to vehicles or objects that may suddenly appear in front of you, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

Collision Warning

If Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is activated when Smart Cruise Control is in operation, there may be a high risk of collision with the vehicle ahead.

If this happens, immediately check the driving status and the road conditions ahead.

Press the brake pedal to manually adjust the speed, if necessary.

For information on this function, check the details, warning, caution and notice in "Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front view camera only)".

Take the following precautions when using Smart Cruise Control:

  • Smart Cruise Control does not substitute for proper and safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.

  • Smart Cruise Control may not recognize unexpected and sudden situations or complex driving situations, so always pay attention to driving conditions and control your vehicle speed.

  • Keep Smart Cruise Control off when the function is not in use to avoid inadvertently setting a speed.

  • Do not open the door or leave the vehicle when Smart Cruise Control is operating, even if the vehicle is stopped.

  • Always be aware of the selected speed and headway distance.

  • Keep a safe distance according to road conditions and vehicle speed. If the headway distance is too close during high-speed driving, a serious collision may result.

  • When maintaining distance with the vehicle ahead, if the front vehicle disappears, Smart Cruise Control may suddenly accelerate to the set speed. Always be aware of unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.

  • Vehicle speed may decrease on an upward slope and increase on a downward slope.

  • Always be aware of situations such as when a vehicle cuts in suddenly.

  • When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, turn off Smart Cruise Control for safety reasons.

  • Turn off Smart Cruise Control when your vehicle is being towed.

  • Smart Cruise Control may not operate properly if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.

  • Smart Cruise Control may not detect an obstacle in front and lead to a collision. Always look ahead cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.

  • Vehicles moving in front of you with a frequent lane change may cause a delay in Smart Cruise Control reaction or may cause Smart Cruise Control to react to a vehicle actually in an adjacent lane. Always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.

  • Always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely, even though a warning message does not appear or an audible warning does not sound.

  • If any other system's warning message is displayed or warning sound is generated, Smart Cruise Control warning message may not be displayed and warning sound may not be generated.

  • You may not hear the warning sound of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist if the surrounding is noisy.

  • The vehicle manufacturer is not responsible for any traffic violation or crashes caused by the driver.

  • Always set the vehicle speed under the speed limit in your area.

  • The vehicle must be driven sufficiently to reflect the actual driving style of the driver, such as inter-vehicle distance, acceleration and reaction speed.

  • If you are driving in special conditions, such as snow, rain, fog or steep slopes, the vehicle may not be driven according to the driver's driving style.

  • Smart Cruise Control may not operate for few seconds after the vehicle is started or the front view camera or front radar is initialized.

  • You may hear a sound when the brake is controlled by Smart Cruise Control.