Kia Forte: Smart Cruise Control / Vehicle to vehicle distance setting

To set vehicle to vehicle distance:

This function allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a relative distance to the vehicle ahead without depressing the accelerator pedal or brake pedal.

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 90 km/h (56 mph), the distance maintained is as follows:

Distance 4 - approximately 52.5 m (172 ft)

Distance 3 - approximately 40 m (131 ft)

Distance 2 - approximately 32.5 m (107 ft)

Distance 1 - approximately 25 m (82ft)

✽ NOTICE

The distance is set to the last set distance when the system was used after starting the engine.

When the lane ahead is clear :

The vehicle speed will maintain the set speed.

WARNING - Following Distance

• To avoid collisions, always be aware of the selected speed and vehicle to vehicle distance settings when activating your smart cruise control system.
• Always maintain sufficient braking distance and decelerate your vehicle by applying the brakes if necessary.

When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane :

• The vehicle will maintain the set speed when the lane ahead is clear.
• The vehicle will slow down or speed up 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 LCD display blinks if it is hard to maintain the selected distance to the vehicle ahead.
• If the warning chime sounds, actively adjust the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal according to the road condition ahead and driving conditions.
• Even if the warning chime is not activated, always pay attention to the driving conditions to prevent dangerous situations from occurring.
• Be alert to road conditions as the radio and outside sounds or conditions could interrupt a warning sound.

If the vehicle ahead (vehicle speed: less than 30 km/h (20 mph) disappears to the next lane, the warning chime will sound and a message will appear. Adjust your vehicle speed for vehicles or objects that can suddenly appear in front of you by depressing the brake pedal according to the road and driving conditions ahead.

• Radar to detect distance to the vehicle ahead
• Warning message
• SCC (smart cruise control) malfunction message