Basic function
You can see the status of the Smart Cruise Control operation in the Driving Assist mode on the cluster. Refer to “LCD Display Modes” section in chapter 4.
Smart Cruise Control will be displayed as below depending on the status of the system.
• When operating
(1) Whether there is a vehicle ahead
and the selected distance level are
displayed.
(2) Set speed is displayed.
(3) Whether there is a vehicle ahead
and the target vehicle distance are
displayed.
• When temporarily canceled
(1) indicator is displayed.
(2) The previous set speed is shaded.
(3) Vehicle ahead and distance level are
not displayed.
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To temporarily accelerate
If you want to speed up temporarily when Smart Cruise Control is on, depress the accelerator pedal. While the speed is increasing, the set speed, distance level and target distance will blink on the cluster.
WARNING
Be careful when accelerating temporarily, because the speed and distance is not controlled automatically even if there is a vehicle in front of you.
Function temporarily canceled
Smart Cruise Control will be temporarily canceled automatically when:
If the function is temporarily canceled automatically, the ‘Smart Cruise Control canceled’ warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to warn the driver.
If the Smart Cruise Control is temporarily canceled while the vehicle is at a standstill with the system operating, EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) maybe applied.
WARNING
When the function is temporarily canceled, distance with the front vehicle will not be maintained. Always have your eyes on the road while driving, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.
Function conditions not satisfied
If the Driving Assist button, + switch, - switch or switch is pushed when the system’s operating conditions are not satisfied, the ‘Smart Cruise Control conditions not met’ will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound.
In traffic situation
In traffic, your vehicle will stop if the vehicle ahead of you stops. Also, if the vehicle ahead of you starts moving, your vehicle will start as well. In addition, after the vehicle has stopped and a certain time have passed, the ‘Use switch or pedal to accelerate’ message will appear on the cluster. Depress the accelerator pedal or push the + switch, - switch or switch to start driving.
WARNING
While the message is displayed on the cluster, if there is no vehicle in front or the vehicle is far away from you, and the + switch, – switch or switch is pushed, Smart Cruise Control will automatically cancel and EPB will be applied. However, if the accelerator pedal is depressed, EPB will not be applied even though the system is canceled. Always pay attention to the road condition ahead.
Warning road conditions ahead
In the following situation, the ‘Watch for surrounding vehicles’ warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to warn the driver of road conditions ahead.
-- The vehicle in front disappears when
Smart Cruise Control is maintaining
the distance with the vehicle ahead
while driving below a certain speed.
-- While the ‘Use switch or pedal to
accelerate’ message is displayed on
the cluster, if there is no vehicle in
front or the vehicle is far away from
you, and the + switch, – switch or
switch is pushed.
WARNING
Always pay attention to vehicles or objects that may suddenly appear in front of you, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.
Collision Warning
While Smart Cruise Control is operating, when the collision risk with the vehicle ahead is high, the ‘Collision Warning’ warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to warn the driver. Always have your eyes on the road while driving, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.
WARNING
In the following situations, Smart Cruise Control may not warn the driver of a collision.
-- The distance from the front vehicle
is near, or the vehicle speed of the
front vehicle is faster or similar with
your vehicle
-- The speed of the front vehicle is very
slow or is at a standstill
-- The accelerator pedal is depressed
right after Smart Cruise Control is
turned on
WARNING
Take the following precautions when using Smart Cruise Control:
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