Kia Sportage: Smart Cruise Control display and control

• The front vehicle’s position on the cluster represents the actual distance between your Kia Sportage and the vehicle ahead.

• The target following distance can vary with vehicle speed and the selected distance level. At low speeds, a change in the actual gap may result in only a small change to the displayed target distance.

• Objects shown around the vehicle on the instrument cluster may not match their actual position or appearance.

• The appearance and colours of cluster graphics may vary with the instrument cluster specifications or selected theme.

Use care when accelerating temporarily. While the accelerator is pressed, SCC does not automatically control the vehicle’s speed or following distance, even if another vehicle is ahead.

If SCC cancels while the vehicle is stopped, the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) may apply.

When SCC is cancelled, it no longer maintains the distance to the vehicle ahead. Watch the road and, if needed, press the brake pedal to reduce speed and restore a safe gap.

• Watch for vehicles or objects that may suddenly enter your path. If necessary, press the brake pedal to slow down and maintain a safe distance.

• SCC does not replace attentive, safe driving. The driver remains responsible for checking the vehicle’s speed and its distance from traffic ahead.

• SCC may not respond correctly to unexpected events or complex traffic situations. Stay alert to changing conditions and control the vehicle’s speed as needed.

• Switch SCC off when you are not using it to avoid setting a speed unintentionally.

• Do not open a door or leave the vehicle while SCC is operating, even when the vehicle is stopped.

• Stay aware of the selected speed and following-distance setting.

• Choose a safe following distance for the road and your speed. At high speeds, following too closely can result in a serious collision.

• If the vehicle ahead moves out of view while SCC is maintaining the gap, your vehicle may accelerate suddenly toward the set speed. Be prepared for changing traffic conditions.

• Your vehicle may slow down on an uphill slope and speed up on a downhill slope.

• Stay alert for vehicles cutting in suddenly.

• When towing a trailer or similar load, frequent gear changes and high engine speed may occur, which can reduce SCC performance. Drive with care.

• Switch SCC off while your vehicle is being towed.

• Strong electromagnetic waves may interfere with SCC and prevent it from operating correctly.

• SCC may not detect an obstacle ahead. Look carefully at the road and be ready to respond to hazards.

• Vehicles that change lanes frequently may delay SCC’s response or cause it to react to a vehicle in an adjacent lane. Drive attentively and be prepared to take control.

• Continue to check your surroundings and drive safely even when no warning message or audible alert is given.

• If another function displays a warning message or sounds an alert, the SCC warning message or sound may not be displayed or heard.

• Noise in the surroundings may make Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning sounds difficult to hear.

• The vehicle manufacturer is not responsible for traffic violations or accidents caused by the driver.

• Always set a speed below the applicable speed limit in your country or region.

• SCC may be unavailable for a few seconds after the vehicle is restarted or while the front view camera or front radar initialises.

• You may hear a sound when SCC applies the brakes.