2021 KIA SPORTAGE Owners Manual

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SCC (smart cruise control) malfunc-
tion message
The message will appear when
Smart Cruise Control is not function-
ing normally.
In this case, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
✽NOTICE
For the SCC operation is temporar-
ily stopped if the radar is blocked,
but you wish to use Cruise Control
mode (speed control function), you
must convert to Cruise Control
mode (refer to “To convert to Cruise
Control mode” in following page.
To adjust the sensitivity of
Smart Cruise Control
The sensitivity of vehicle speed
when following the front vehicle to
maintain the set distance can be
adjusted. Go to User Settings (Driver
Assistance) and select (SCC
Reaction). You may select one of the
three stages you prefer.
• Slow:Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead
to maintain the set distance is
slower than normal speed.
• Normal: Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead
to maintain the set distance is nor-
mal
• Fast: Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead
to maintain the set distance is
faster than normal speed.
✽NOTICE
The last selected mode remains in
the system.
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To convert to Cruise Control
mode:
The driver may choose to only use
Cruise Control mode (speed control
function) by doing as follows:1. Turn Smart Cruise Control on (the
cruise indicator light will be on but
the system will not be activated).
2. Push the distance to distance switch for more than 2 seconds.
3. Choose between "Smart Cruise Control" and "Cruise Control".
When the system is canceled using
the CRUISE button or the CRUISE
button is used after the engine is
turned on, the Smart Cruise Control
mode will turn on.
Limitations of the system
Smart Cruise Control may have lim-
its to its ability to detect distance to
the vehicle ahead due to road and
traffic conditions.
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WARNING
When using Cruise Control
mode, you must manually
assess the distance to other
vehicles as the system will not
automatically brake to slow
down for other vehicles.

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On curves
• Smart Cruise Control may notimmediately detect a moving vehi-
cle in your lane, and then your
vehicle could accelerate to the set
speed. Also, the vehicle speed will
rapidly decrease when the vehicle
ahead is recognized suddenly.
• Select the appropriate set speed on curves and adjust your vehicle
speed by depressing the accelera-
tor or brake pedal according to the
road and driving conditions ahead. • Your vehicle speed can be reduced
due to a vehicle in the adjacent
lane. Adjust your speed by depress-
ing the brake pedal or applying the
accelerator pedal according to road
and driving conditions ahead.
Check to be sure that the road con-
ditions permit safe operation of
Smart Cruise Control.
On inclines
• During uphill or downhill driving,Smart Cruise Control may not
immediately detect a moving vehi-
cle in your lane, and may cause
your vehicle to accelerate to the
set speed. Also, the vehicle speed
will rapidly down when the vehicle
ahead is recognized suddenly.
• Select the appropriate set speed on inclines and adjust your vehicle
speed by depressing the accelera-
tor or brake pedal according to the
road condition ahead and driving
condition.
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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.
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 profiles such as trailers with no loads
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A vehicle ahead cannot be recog-
nized correctly by the sensor if any of
following occurs:
- When the vehicle is pointingupwards due to overloading in the
trunk(tailgate)
- While making turns by steering
- When driving to one side of the lane
- When driving on narrow lanes or on curves
Adjust your vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal accord-
ing to the road and driving conditions
ahead. • Your vehicle may accelerate when
a vehicle ahead of you disappears.
• When you are warned that the vehicle ahead of you is not detect-
ed, drive with caution. • When vehicles are at a standstill
and the vehicle in front of you
changes to the next lane, be care-
ful when your vehicle starts to
move because it may not immedi-
ately recognize the stopped vehicle
in front of you.
In this case, you must maintain a
safe braking distance, and if neces-
sary, depress the brake pedal to
reduce your driving speed in order to
maintain a safe distance.
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• Always look out for pedestrianswhen your vehicle is maintaining a
distance with the vehicle ahead. • Always be cautious when
approaching vehicles that are taller
with higher clearance, or vehicles
carrying loads that stick out of the
back of the vehicle.
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WARNING
When using Smart Cruise
Control take the following pre-
cautions:
• If an emergency stop is nec-essary, you must apply the
brakes. Smart Cruise Control
may not be able to completely
stop the vehicle or avoid a
collision in every situation.
• 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, a
serious collision may result.
• Always maintain sufficient braking distance and deceler-
ate your vehicle by applying
the brakes if necessary.
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✽NOTICE
Smart Cruise Control may not oper-
ate temporarily due to:
- Electrical interference
- Modified suspension
- Differences in tire abrasion or tirepressure
- Installation of different type of tires(Continued)
• Always be aware of the select-
ed speed and distance to the
vehicle ahead.
• Smart Cruise Control may not recognize complex driving sit-
uations, always pay attention
to driving conditions and con-
trol your vehicle speed.
• After an engine start, please stop for several seconds. If
system initialization is not
completed, SCC does not nor-
mally operate.
• After starting the engine, if objects are not detected or
the sensor cover is covered
with foreign substances, the
SCC may not work.(Continued)
• Smart Cruise Control cannotrecognize a stopped vehicle,
pedestrians or an oncoming
vehicle.
Always look ahead cautiously
to prevent unexpected and
sudden situations from occur-
ring.
• When other vehicles are changing lanes in front of you
frequently, Smart Cruise
Control may not operate
appropriately.
Always drive cautiously to
prevent unexpected and sud-
den situations from occurring.
• Smart Cruise Control is not a substitute for safe driving
practices but a convenience
function only. It is the respon-
sibility of the driver to always
check to the vehicle ahead.
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WARNING
For safe operation, carefully
read and follow the instructions
in this manual before use.

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This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
three conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-ful interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the device. Radio frequency radiation expo-
sure information:
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum distance
of 20 cm between the radiator
(antenna) and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmit-
ter.