Kia Forte: Vehicle to vehicle distance
setting / SCC (smart cruise control) malfunction
message

■ Type A

■ Type B
The message will appear when the
vehicle to vehicle distance control
system is not functioning normally.
In this situation, take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer and have
the system checked.
CAUTION
- Do not install accessories
around the sensor and do not
replace the bumper by yourself.
It may interfere with sensor
performance.
- Always keep the sensor and
bumper clean.
• Use only a soft cloth to wash
the vehicle. Do not spray pressurized
water directly on the
sensor or sensor cover.
- Be careful not to apply unnecessary
force on the radar sensor
or sensor cover. If the sensor
is forcibly moved out of
proper alignment, the Smart
Cruise Control System may
not operate correctly. In this
situation, a warning message
may not be displayed.
Have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
- Do not damage the sensor or
sensor area by a strong
impact. If the sensor moves
slightly off position, the smart
cruise control system will not
operate correctly without any
warning or indicator from the
cluster. If this occurs, take
your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the system
checked.
- Use only a genuine Kia sensor
cover for your vehicle. Do not
paint anything on the sensor
cover.
- If the front bumper becomes
damaged in the area around
the radar sensor, the Smart
Cruise Control System may
not operate properly.
■ Type A
■ Type B
When the sensor lens cover is blocked
with dirt, snow, or debris, the Smart
Cruise Control System operation may
stop temporarily.
The sensitivity of vehicle speed when
following the front vehicle to maintain
the set distance can be adjusted. Go
to the User Settings Mode (Driver
Assistance) and SCC Reaction.
Other information:
Always observe the following:
Check tire pressure when the tires
are cold. (After vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or
hasn't been driven more than 1.6
km (one mile) since startup.)
Check the pressure of your spare
tire each time you check the pressure
of other tires.
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
Indicator (A) will appear as a solid
band across the tread. This shows
there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch)
of tread left on the tire. Replace the
tire when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replacing
the tire.