Get Driver Assistance System -> Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Guide for Hyundai Kona SUV Second Generation (2023-2026)

Smart Cruise Control (SCC)

if equipped

Smart Cruise Control detects a vehicle ahead and helps maintain the distance from the

vehicle ahead and the set speed.

Overtaking Acceleration Assist

When Smart Cruise Control judges you are attempting to overtake a vehicle in front,

Smart Cruise Control helps with accelerating.

Detecting sensor

2C_FrontRadar

[A] Front view camera

[B] Front radar

The front view camera and front radar are used as a detecting sensor to detect front

vehicles.

See the illustration above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.

CAUTION

Always keep the front view camera and front radar in good condition to maintain optimal

performance of Smart Cruise Control.

For more information on the precautions of the front view camera and front radar, refer to

the "Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor fusion)" section in this chapter.

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Smart Cruise Control settings

Smart Cruise Control

2C_SCCBasedOnDrivingStyleInfo

With the engine on, select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Convenience

> Smart Cruise Control from the settings menu in the infotainment system to change

Distance, Acceleration, Reaction Speed manually.

Warning Methods

2C_WarningTypeSetInfo

The Warning Methods can be set with the vehicle on.

• Warning Volume: Select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Warning Methods >

Warning Volume from the settings menu in the infotainment system to change the

warning volume.

If you turn off the Warning Volume, for your safety, the function may warn you with a

low volume.

• Haptic Warning: Select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Warning Methods >

Haptic Warning from the settings menu in the infotainment system to set haptic

warning.

• Driving Safety Priority: Select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Warning Methods

> Driving Safety Priority from the settings menu in the infotainment system.

If Driving Safety Priority is selected, the vehicle lowers all other audio volumes when

the warning sounds for safe driving.

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Information

• If you change the Warning Methods, the Warning Methods of other Driver Assistance

systems may change.

• The Warning Volume and Haptic Warning cannot be turned off at the same time. When

one of the warning is turned off the other is activated.

• If the engine is restarted, Warning Methods will maintain the last setting.

Smart Cruise Control operation

Operating conditions

Basic function

Smart Cruise Control operates when the following conditions are satisfied.

• The gear is in D (Drive)

• Your vehicle speed is within the operating speed range

- 5-120 mph (10-200 km/h): when there is no vehicle in front

- 0-120 mph (0-200 km/h): when there is a vehicle in front

• ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) is on

Smart Cruise Control does not operate in the following conditions.

• The driver's door is opened

• Engine RPM is high

• Parking brake is applied

• ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) is controlling the

vehicle

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist brake control is operating

• Remote Smart Parking Assist brake control is operating (if equipped)

Information

When stopped behind another vehicle, the driver can turn on Smart Cruise Control while

the brake pedal is depressed.

Operating conditions for Acceleration Assist

Overtaking Acceleration Assist operates when the turn signal indicator is turned on to the

left while Smart Cruise Control is operating, and the following conditions are satisfied:

• Your vehicle speed is above 40 mph (60 km/h)

• A vehicle is detected in front of your vehicle

Overtaking Acceleration Assist does not operate in the following conditions.

• The hazard warning flasher is on

• Vehicle speed is reduced to maintain distance with the vehicle in front

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WARNING

• When the turn signal indicator is turned on to the left while there is a vehicle ahead, the

vehicle may accelerate temporarily. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.

• Regardless of the driving direction in your country, Overtaking Acceleration Assist will

operate when the conditions are satisfied. When using the function in countries with

different driving direction, always check the road conditions at all times.

Turning on Smart Cruise Control

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• Press the Driving Assist button to turn on Smart Cruise Control. The speed will be set to

the current speed on the instrument cluster.

- A long press turns on MSLA, not Smart Cruise Control. Use a short press to turn on

Smart Cruise Control.

• If there is no vehicle in front of you, the set speed will be maintained, but if there is a

vehicle in front of you, the speed may decrease to maintain the distance to the vehicle

ahead. If the vehicle ahead accelerates, your vehicle will travel at a steady cruising

speed after accelerating to the set speed.

Information

If your vehicle speed is between 0-20 mph (0-30 km/h) when you press the Driving Assist

button, Smart Cruise Control speed will be set to 20 mph (30 km/h).

Setting vehicle distance

2C_SCCDistanceButton

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Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the headway settings from Distance 4 →

Distance 3 → Distance 2 → Distance 1 → Distance 4.

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

• Distance 4: about 172 ft. (52.5 m)

• Distance 3: about 130 ft. (40 m)

• Distance 2: about 106 ft. (32.5 m)

• Distance 1: about 82 ft. (25 m)

Information

The distance is set to the last set distance when the vehicle is restarted, or when Smart

Cruise Control was temporarily canceled.

Increasing set speed

2C_SCCSpeedUpSwitch

• Push the + switch up and release it immediately. The set speed will increase by 1 mph (1

km/h) each time the switch is operated in this manner.

• Push the + switch up and hold it while monitoring the set speed on the instrument

cluster. The set speed will increase by 5 mph (10 km/h) each time the switch is

operated in this manner. Release the switch when the desired speed is shown, and

the vehicle will accelerate to that speed. You can increase the set speed up to 120 mph

(200 km/h).

WARNING

Check the driving condition before using the + switch. Driving speed may sharply

increase when you push up and hold the + switch.

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Decreasing set speed

2C_SpeedControlSwitch_3

• Push the - switch down and release it immediately. The set speed will decrease by 1

mph (1 km/h) each time the switch is operated in this manner.

• Push the - switch down and hold it while monitoring the set speed on the instrument

cluster. The set speed will decrease by 5 mph (10 km/h) each time the switch is

operated in this manner. Release the switch at the speed you want to maintain. You can

decrease the set speed to 20 mph (30 km/h).

Temporarily canceling Smart Cruise Control

2C_SCCTemporaryPausing

Press the

Control.

switch or depress the brake pedal to temporarily cancel Smart Cruise

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Resuming Smart Cruise Control

2C_SpeedControlResuming

To resume Smart Cruise Control after the function was canceled, operate the +, - or

switch.

If you push the + switch up [A] or - switch down [B], vehicle speed will be set to the

current speed on the instrument cluster.

If you press the

switch [C], vehicle speed will resume to the preset speed.

WARNING

Check the driving condition before using the

sharply increase or decrease when you press the

switch. Driving speed may

switch.

Turning off Smart Cruise Control

2C_SpeedControlButton

To turn Smart Cruise Control off, press the Driving Assist (

) button.

Information

If your vehicle is equipped with Manual Speed Limit Assist, press and hold the Driving

Assist (

Assist will turn on.

) button to turn off Smart Cruise Control. However Manual Speed Limit

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CAUTION

Do not use the switches and buttons at the same time. Smart Cruise Control may not

operate properly.

Display and Control

You can see the status of the Smart Cruise Control operation in the Driving Assist view on

the instrument cluster. Refer to the "Cluster display" section in chapter 4.

Smart Cruise Control will be displayed as below depending on the status of the function.

Operating

2C_SCCOperatingIndicatorInfo

Temporarily canceled

2C_SCCTemporaryCancelIndicatorInfo

• When operating

1. Whether there is a vehicle ahead and the selected distance level

2. Set speed

3. Whether there is a vehicle ahead and the target vehicle distance

• When temporarily canceled

1. Your vehicle (grey)

2. Previous set speed (grey)

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Information

• The distance of the front vehicle on the instrument cluster is displayed according to the

actual distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

• The target distance may vary according to the vehicle speed and the set distance level.

If the vehicle speed is low, even though the vehicle distance have changed, the change

of the target vehicle distance may be small.

• The images and colors in the instrument cluster may differ depending on the

instrument cluster type or theme selected from the settings menu.

Accelerating temporarily

2C_SCCAcceleratingTemporarilyInfo

If you want to speed up temporarily without altering the set speed while Smart Cruise

Control is operating, depress the accelerator pedal. While the accelerator pedal is

depressed, the set speed, distance level and target distance will blink on the instrument

cluster.

However, if the accelerator pedal is depressed insufficiently, the vehicle may decelerate.

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.

Temporarily canceling Smart Cruise Control

2C_SCCAutoTemporaryCancelingInfo

Smart Cruise Control will be temporarily canceled automatically when:

• The vehicle speed is above 130 mph (210 km/h)

• The vehicle is stopped for a certain period of time

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• The accelerator pedal is continuously depressed for a certain period of time

• The conditions for the Smart Cruise Control to operate is not satisfied

If Smart Cruise Control is temporarily canceled automatically, the “Smart Cruise Control

deactivated” warning message will appear on the instrument cluster, and an audible

warning will sound to warn the driver.

Information

If Smart Cruise Control is temporarily canceled while the vehicle is at a standstill with the

function activated, EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) maybe applied.

WARNING

When Smart Cruise Control 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.

Smart Cruise Control conditions not satisfied

2C_SCCOpeartingConditionNotMetInfo

If the Driving Assist button, + switch, - switch or

switch is operated when

Smart Cruise Control operating conditions are not satisfied, the “Smart Cruise Control

conditions not met” will appear on the instrument cluster, and an audible warning will

sound.

In traffic situation

2C_SCCReStartInfo

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

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stopped and a certain time have passed, the “Use switch or pedal to accelerate” message

will appear on the instrument cluster. Depress the accelerator pedal or operate the +

switch, - switch or

switch to start driving.

Warning road conditions ahead

2C_SCCRoadConditionWarningInfo

In the following situation, the “Watch for surrounding vehicles” warning message will

appear on the instrument 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.

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

2C_SCCCollisionWarningInfo

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 instrument 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.

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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

• The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is off

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WARNING

Take the following precautions when using Smart Cruise Control:

• Smart Cruise Control does not substitute for proper and safe driving. It is the

responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.

• Smart Cruise Control may not recognize unexpected and sudden situations or complex

driving situations, so always pay attention to driving conditions and control your

vehicle speed.

• Keep Smart Cruise Control off when the function is not in use to avoid inadvertently

setting a speed.

• Do not open the door or leave the vehicle when Smart Cruise Control is operating, even

if the vehicle is stopped.

• Always be aware of the selected speed and headway distance.

• Keep a safe distance according to road conditions and vehicle speed. If the headway

distance is too close during high-speed driving, a serious collision may result.

• When maintaining distance with the vehicle ahead, if the front vehicle disappears,

Smart Cruise Control may suddenly accelerate to the set speed. Always be aware of

unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.

• Vehicle speed may decrease on an upward slope and increase on a downward slope.

• Always be aware of situations such as when a vehicle cuts in suddenly.

• When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, turn off Smart Cruise Control for

safety reasons.

• Turn off Smart Cruise Control when your vehicle is being towed.

• Smart Cruise Control may not operate properly if interfered by strong electromagnetic

waves.

• Smart Cruise Control may not detect an obstacle in front and lead to a collision. Always

look ahead cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.

• Vehicles moving in front of you with a frequent lane change may cause a delay in

Smart Cruise Control reaction or may cause Smart Cruise Control to react to a vehicle

actually in an adjacent lane. Always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden

situations from occurring.

• Always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely, even though a warning message

does not appear or an audible warning does not sound.

• If any other system's warning message appears or warning sound is generated, Smart

Cruise Control warning message may not be displayed and warning sound may not be

generated.

• You may not hear the warning sound of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist if the

surrounding is noisy.

• The vehicle manufacturer is not responsible for any traffic violation or accidents caused

by the driver.

• Always set the vehicle speed under the speed limit in your area.

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Information

• Smart Cruise Control may not operate for few seconds after the vehicle is started or the

front view camera or front radar is initialized.

• You may hear a sound when the brake is controlled by Smart Cruise Control.

Smart Cruise Control malfunction and limitations

Smart Cruise Control malfunction

2C_DriverAssistanceMalfunction

When Smart Cruise Control is not working properly, the "Check Driver Assistance system."

warning message and the master ( ) warning light will appear on the instrument cluster.

Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Smart Cruise Control disabled

2C_DriverAssistanceDisabledRadar

When the front radar cover or sensor is covered with snow, rain, or foreign material, it can

reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Smart Cruise Control.

If this occurs the "Driver Assistance system limited. Radar blocked." warning message will

appear for a certain period of time on the instrument cluster.

Smart Cruise Control will operate properly when snow, rain or foreign material is removed.

WARNING

Even though the warning message does not appear on the instrument cluster, Smart

Cruise Control may not properly operate.

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CAUTION

Smart Cruise Control may not properly operate in an area (for example, open terrain),

where there is nothing to detect after turning ON the vehicle.

Limitations of Smart Cruise Control

Smart Cruise Control may not operate properly, or it may operate unexpectedly under the

following circumstances:

• The detecting sensor or the surroundings are contaminated or damaged

• Washer fluid is continuously sprayed, or the wiper is on

• The camera lens is contaminated due to tinted, filmed or coated windshield, damaged

glass, or sticky foreign material (sticker, bug, etc.) on the glass

• Moisture is not removed or frozen on the windshield

• The field of view of the front view camera is obstructed by sun glare

• Street light or light from an oncoming vehicle is reflected on the wet road surface, such

as a puddle on the road

• The temperature around the front view camera is high or low

• An object is placed on the dashboard

• The surrounding is very bright

• The surrounding is very dark, such as in a tunnel, etc.

• The brightness changes suddenly, for example when entering or exiting a tunnel

• The brightness outside is low, and the headlights are not on or are not bright

• Driving in heavy rain or snow, or thick fog

• Driving through steam, smoke or shadow

• Only part of the vehicle is detected

• The vehicle in front has no tail lights, tail lights are located unusually, etc.

• The brightness outside is low, and the tail lights are not on or are not bright

• The rear of the front vehicle is small or does not look normal (for example, tilted,

overturned, etc.)

• The front vehicle's ground clearance is low or high

• A vehicle suddenly cuts in front

• Your vehicle is being towed

• Driving through a tunnel or iron bridge

• Driving near areas containing metal substances, such as a construction zone, railroad,

etc.

• An object reflecting off the front radar such as a guardrail, nearby vehicle, etc.

• The bumper around the front radar is impacted, damaged or the front radar is out of

position

• The temperature around the front radar is high or low

• Driving in vast areas where there are few vehicles or structures (for example, desert,

meadow, suburb, etc.)

• The vehicle in front is made of material that does not reflect on the front radar

• Driving near a highway (or motorway) interchange or tollgate

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• Driving on a slippery surface due to snow, water puddle, ice, etc.

• Driving on a curved road

• The vehicle in front is detected late

• The vehicle in front is suddenly blocked by an obstacle

• The vehicle in front suddenly changes lane or suddenly reduces speed

• The vehicle in front is bent out of shape

• The front vehicle's speed is fast or slow

• With a vehicle in front, your vehicle changes lane at low speed

• The vehicle in front is covered with snow

• Unstable driving

• You are on a roundabout and the vehicle in front is not detected

• You are continuously driving in a circle

• Driving in a parking lot

• Driving through a construction area, unpaved road, partial paved road, uneven road,

speed bumps, etc.

• Driving on an incline road, curved road, etc.

• Driving through a roadside with trees or streetlights

• The adverse road conditions cause excessive vehicle vibrations while driving

• Your vehicle height is low or high due to heavy loads, abnormal tire pressure, etc.

• Driving through a narrow road where trees or grass are overgrown

• There is interference by electromagnetic waves, such as driving in an area with strong

radio waves or electrical noise

• Driving on a curved road

2C_FCADrivingOnCurveLoad

On curves, Smart Cruise Control may not detect a vehicle in the same lane, and may

accelerate to the set speed. Also, vehicle speed may rapidly decrease when the vehicle

ahead is detected suddenly.

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Select the appropriate set speed on curves and apply the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal according to the road and driving conditions ahead.

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Your vehicle speed can be reduced due to a vehicle in the adjacent lane.

Apply the accelerator pedal and select the appropriate set speed. Check to be sure that

the road conditions permit safe operation of the Smart Cruise Control.

• Driving on an inclined road

2C_FCADrivingOnInclinedLoad

During uphill or downhill driving, the Smart Cruise Control may not detect a moving

vehicle in your lane, and cause your vehicle to accelerate to the set speed. Also, vehicle

speed will rapidly decrease when the vehicle ahead is detected suddenly.

Select the appropriate set speed on inclines and apply the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal according to the road and driving conditions ahead.

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• Changing lanes

2C_FCAChangingLane

[A] Your vehicle

[B] Lane changing vehicle

When a vehicle moves into your lane from an adjacent lane, it cannot be detected

by the sensor until it is in the sensor's detection range. Smart Cruise Control may not

immediately detect the vehicle when the vehicle changes lanes abruptly. In this case,

you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to

reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

• Situations when detecting are limited

2C_SCCDetectingVehicle

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2C_FCADetectingVehicle

In the following cases, some vehicles, pedestrians or animals in your lane cannot be

detected by the sensor:

- Vehicles offset to one side

- Slow-moving vehicles or sudden decelerating vehicles

- Vehicles with higher ground clearance or vehicles carrying loads that stick out of the

back of the vehicle

- Vehicles that has the front lifted due to heavy loads

- Vehicles within about 6 ft. (2 m) from your vehicle

- Oncoming vehicles

- Stopped vehicles

- Vehicles with small rear profile, such as trailers

- Narrow vehicles, such as motorcycles or bicycles

- Special vehicles

- Animals and pedestrians

- Adjust your vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal according to the road and

driving conditions ahead.

• Adjust your vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal according to the road and

driving conditions ahead.

In the following cases, the vehicle in front cannot be detected by the sensor:

- You are steering your vehicle

- Driving on narrow or sharply curved roads

• When a vehicle ahead disappears at an intersection, your vehicle may accelerate.

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Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.

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• When a vehicle in front of you merges out of the lane, Smart Cruise Control may not

immediately detect the new vehicle that is now in front of you.

Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.

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• Always look out for pedestrians when your vehicle is maintaining a distance with the

vehicle ahead.

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Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following three conditions:

1

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference 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.

Information

Radio frequency radiation exposure 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 8 inches (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 transmitter.

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Driver Assistance System -> Smart Cruise Control (SCC) for Your Hyundai Kona SUV Second Generation (2023-2026)

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