Driver Assistance System

Operating Smart Cruise Control

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Operating Conditions

Main Function

Smart Cruise Control operates when the following conditions are met:

  • The transmission is in D (Drive).
  • Your vehicle speed must be within the operating range.
    - 5-110 mph (10-180 km/h): when there is no vehicle ahead
    - 0-110 mph (0-180 km/h): when there is a vehicle ahead
  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or ABS is on.

Smart Cruise Control will not operate when:

  • The driver door is opened.
  • Engine speed is in the red zone.
  • EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) is applied.
  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or ABS is controlling your vehicle.
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist braking control is operating (if equipped).
  • Smart Parking Assist remote braking control is operating (if equipped).
  • Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system is operating.
  • Lane Keeping Assist or Highway Driving Assist's Driver Attention Warning is turned off.

Information

If you have stopped behind another vehicle, you may need to press the brake pedal to start moving again with Smart Cruise Control.

Passing Assist

Highway Driving Assist (HDA) operates when the left turn signal is on, when Smart Cruise Control is operating, and under the following conditions:

  • Your vehicle speed is above 40 mph (60 km/h).
  • A vehicle is detected ahead of you.

Highway Driving Assist (HDA) will not operate when:

  • The hazard warning flasher is on.
  • Deceleration is required to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.

WARNING

Be careful when your vehicle temporarily accelerates to pass the vehicle ahead.

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