Kia Sportage: Operating conditions

Basic function

SCC can operate when all of the following conditions are met:

• The gear is in D (Drive).

• Your speed is within the applicable operating range:

  • 10–200 km/h (5–125 mph) when there is no vehicle ahead.

  • 0–200 km/h (0–125 mph) when a vehicle is detected ahead.

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is on.

SCC does not operate in any of these situations:

• The driver’s door is open.

• Engine speed is high.

• The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is applied.

• ESC or ABS is controlling the vehicle.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is controlling the brakes.

• Remote Smart Parking Assist is controlling the brakes, if equipped.

NOTE

Overtake Acceleration Assist function

Overtake Acceleration Assist can operate while SCC is active when you switch on the turn signal in the direction used to overtake: the left signal in a left-hand-drive vehicle or the right signal in a right-hand-drive vehicle. The following conditions must also be met:

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

• A vehicle is detected ahead.

Overtake Acceleration Assist does not operate in either of these situations:

• The hazard warning flashers are on.

• The vehicle is slowing down to maintain its distance from the vehicle ahead.

WARNING

Smart Cruise Control operation

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Turning on Smart Cruise Control

Press the Driving Assist button to activate Smart Cruise Control (SCC). The current vehicle speed shown on the instrument cluster becomes the set speed. If no vehicle is detected ahead, ...