2014 KIA Cadenza Owner's Manual

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Driving your vehicle
The vehicle to vehicle distance will
automatically activate when the
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 56 mph
(90 km/h), the distance is maintained
as follows;
Distance 4 -
approximately 52.5 m
(172 feet)
Distance 3 - approximately 40 m
(130 feet)
Distance 2 - approximately 30 m
(98 feet)
Distance 1 - approximately 25 m
(82 feet)✽ ✽
NOTICE
The 'Distance 4' is always set when
the system is used for the first time
after starting the engine.
Distance 4 Distance 3 Distance 2
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■In SCC mode■Except SCC mode
The vehicle will maintain the set speed, when the lane ahead is clear.
The vehicle will slow down or speed up within selected speed 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.
CAUTION
The warning chime sounds and malfunction indicatorblinks if it is hard to maintainthe selected distance to thevehicle ahead.
If the warning chime sounds, actively adjust the vehiclespeed by depressing thebrake pedal according to theroad condition ahead anddriving condition.
Even if the warning chime is not activated, always payattention to the driving condi-tions to prevent dangeroussituations from occurring.
Distance 4 Distance 3
Distance 2 Distance 1
Distance 4
Distance 3
Distance 2
Distance 1
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In traffic situation
In traffic, your vehicle will stop if the
vehicle ahead of you stops. Also, if
the vehicle ahead of you starts mov-
ing, your vehicle will start as well.
However, if the vehicle stops for
more than 3 seconds, you must
depress the accelerator pedal or
move the lever (to RES+ or SET-) to
start driving.
Sensor to detect distance to
the vehicle ahead
The sensor detects 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 sensor clean.
CAUTION
If the vehicle ahead (vehiclespeed: less than 16.8 mph(30km/h)) disappears to the nextlane, the warning chime willsound and a message willappear. Adjust your vehiclespeed for vehicles or objectsthat can suddenly appear infront of you by depressing thebrake pedal according to theroad condition ahead and driv-ing condition.
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Sensor malfunction indicator
If the sensor or cover is
dirty or obscured with
foreign matter such as
snow, the indicator will
illuminate. Clean the
sensor by using a soft
cloth.
SCC (Smart cruise control) mal-
function indicator
The warning light illumi-
nates when the vehicle
to vehicle distance con-
trol system is not func-
tioning normally.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer
and have the system
checked.
CAUTION
Do not install accessories around the sensor and do notreplace the bumper by your-self. It may interfere with thesensor performance.
Always keep the sensor and bumper clean.
To prevent sensor cover dam- age from occurring, wash thecar with a soft cloth.
Do not damage the sensor or sensor area by a strongimpact. If the sensor movesslightly off position, the smartcruise control system will notoperate correctly.
If this occurs, have your vehi-cle checked by an authorizedKia dealer as soon as possi-ble.
Use only a genuine Kia sensor cover for your vehicle.

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Limitations of the system
The smart cruise control system may
have limits to its ability to detect dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead due to
road and traffic conditions.
On curves
On curves, the smart cruise controlsystem may not detect a moving
vehicle in your lane, and then your
vehicle could accelerate to the set
speed. Also, the vehicle speed will
slow down when the vehicle ahead
is recognized suddenly.
Select the appropriate set speed on curves and apply the brakes or
accelerator pedal if necessary.
Your vehicle speed can be reduceddue to a vehicle in the adjacent
lane. Apply the accelerator pedal
and select the appropriate set
speed. Check to be sure that the
road conditions permit safe opera-
tion of the smart cruise control.
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On inclines
During uphill or downhill driving,
the smart cruise control system
may not detect a moving vehicle in
your lane, and cause your vehicle
to accelerate to the set speed.
Also, the vehicle speed will slow
down when the vehicle ahead is
recognized suddenly.
Select the appropriate set speed on inclines and apply the brakes or
accelerator pedal if necessary.
Lane changing
A vehicle which moves into yourlane from an adjacent lane cannot
be recognized by the sensor until it
is in the sensor's detection range.
The sensor may not detect imme- diately when a vehicle cuts in sud-
denly. Always pay attention to the
traffic, road and driving conditions.
If a vehicle which moves into your lane is slower than your vehicle,
your speed may decrease to main-
tain the distance to the vehicle
ahead. If a vehicle which moves into your
lane is faster than your vehicle,
your vehicle will accelerate to the
selected speed.
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Vehicle recognition
Some vehicles ahead in your lane
cannot be recognized by the sensor
as follows:
- Narrow vehicles such as motorcy-cles or bicycles
- Vehicles offset to one side
- Slow-moving vehicles or sudden- decelerating vehicles
- Stopped vehicles
- Vehicles with small rear profile such as trailers with no loads A vehicle ahead cannot be recog-
nized correctly by the sensor if any of
following occurs:
- When the vehicle is pointing
upwards due to overloading in the
trunk
- When operating the steering wheel
- When driving to one side of the lane
- When driving on narrow lanes or on curves
Apply the brakes or accelerator
pedal if necessary.
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WARNING
The vehicle cannot be stopped by using the smart
cruise control system.
If an emergency stop is nec-
essary, you must apply the
brakes.
Keep a safe distance accord- ing to road conditions and
vehicle speed. If the vehicle to
vehicle distance is too close
during a high-speed driving, it
may cause a serious collision.
The smart cruise control sys- tem can not recognize a
stopped vehicle, pedestrians
or an oncoming vehicle.
Always look ahead cautiously
to prevent unexpected and
sudden situations from occur-
ring.
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Vehicles moving in front of
you with a frequent lane
change may cause a delay in
the system's reaction or may
cause the system to react to a
vehicle actually in an adjacent
lane. Always look ahead cau-
tiously to prevent unexpected
and sudden situations from
occurring.
The smart cruise control sys- tem is not a substitute for safe
driving practices but a con-
venience function only. It is
the responsibility of the driver
to always check the speed
and the distance to the vehi-
cle ahead.
Always be aware of the select- ed speed and vehicle to vehi-
cle distance.
Always maintain sufficient braking distance and deceler-
ate your vehicle by applying
the brakes if necessary.
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As the smart cruise controlsystem may not recognize
complex driving situations,
always pay attention to driv-
ing conditions and control
your vehicle speed.
For safe operation, carefully read and follow the instruc-
tions in this manual before
use.CAUTION
The smart cruise control systemmay not operate temporarilydue to electrical interference.