Kia Sorento: Operating conditions

Basic function

Smart Cruise Control operates under the following conditions:

• The gear is in D (Drive).

• Your speed is 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

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is ON.

Smart Cruise Control does not operate in the following conditions.

• The driver’s door is open.

• Engine RPM is high.

• Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is engaged.

• ESC or ABS is controlling the vehicle.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist brake control is operating.

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

TIP

When you are stopped behind another vehicle, you can turn on Smart Cruise Control while the brake pedal is engaged.

Overtaking Acceleration Assist function

Overtaking Acceleration Assist operates when you turn the turn signal indicator ON to the left (left-hand drive) or the right (right-hand drive) while Smart Cruise Control is operating under the following conditions:

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

• A vehicle is detected ahead of you.

Overtaking Acceleration Assist does not operate under the following conditions:

• The hazard lights are ON.

• You have reduced your speed to maintain following distance from a vehicle ahead.

WARNING

• When you turn the turn signal indicator ON to the left (left-hand drive) or the right (right-hand drive) while there is a vehicle ahead, your vehicle may accelerate temporarily. Always pay attention to the road conditions.

• Regardless of your country’s driving direction, Overtaking Acceleration Assist operates when the conditions are satisfied. When using the function in countries with a different driving direction, always check the road conditions.