Kia Soul (SK3): Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system / Smart Cruise Control vehicle-tovehicle distance setting

To set vehicle-to-vehicle distance:

This function allows you to program the vehicle to maintain relative distance to the vehicle ahead without depressing the accelerator pedal or brake pedal. The vehicle to vehicle distance will automatically activate when 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 90 km/h (56 mph), the distance maintain as follows;

Distance 4 - approximately 52.5 m
Distance 3 - approximately 40 m
Distance 2 - approximately 32.5 m
Distance 1 - approximately 25 m

NOTICE

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

• The vehicle will maintain the set speed, when the lane ahead is clear.
• The vehicle will slow down or speed up 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.
• If distance from the front vehicle has been changed due to accelerating or decelerating of front vehicle, the distance on the LCD may be changed.

WARNING

When using Smart Cruise Control System:

• The warning message appears and warning chime sounds if the vehicle is unable to maintain the selected distance from the vehicle ahead.
• If the warning message appears and warning chime sounds, depress the brake pedal to actively adjust the vehicle speed, and the distance to the vehicle ahead.
• Even if the warning message does not appear and warning chime does not sound, always pay attention to the driving conditions to prevent dangerous situations from occurring.
• Playing the vehicle audio system at high volume may offset the system warning sounds.

CAUTION

If the vehicle ahead (vehicle speed: less than 30km/h) disappears 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.

Radar to detect distance to the vehicle ahead

The sensor detects the 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 area in front of the sensor clean.

Radar check message

If the radar or cover is dirty or obscured with foreign matter such as snow, this message will appear and it will disappear after for a while.

In this case, the system may not function temporarily, but it does not indicate a malfunction of the smart cruise control System. Clean the radar or cover by using a soft cloth and it will operate normally.

Smart Cruise Control system may not properly activate, if the radar is totally contaminated, or if any substance is not detected after turning ON the vehicle (e.g. in an open terrain).

Smart Cruise Control system malfunction message

The message will appear when the vehicle to vehicle distance control system is not functioning normally.

In this case, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.

CAUTION

• Do not install accessories around the sensor and do not replace the bumper by yourself. It may interfere with the sensor performance.
• Always keep the sensor and bumper clean.
• To prevent sensor cover damage from occurring, wash the car with a soft cloth.
• Do not damage the sensor or sensor area by a strong impact. If the sensor moves slightly off position, Smart Cruise Control system will not operate correctly without any warning or indicator from the cluster. If this occurs, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
• Use only a genuine Kia sensor cover for your vehicle. Do not paint anything on the sensor cover.