Kia Soul: Smart Cruise Control vehicle-tovehicle distance setting / Smart Cruise Control system malfunction message

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2021 Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system / Smart Cruise Control vehicle-tovehicle distance setting / Smart Cruise Control system malfunction message

Kia Soul. 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.

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 ...

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 the User Settings Mode (Driver Assistance) and select SCC Reaction. You may select ...

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