Kia Optima Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual page 382

• If you push the smart cruise control
toggle switch (RES+ or SET-) while
Auto Hold and smart cruise control
is operating, the Auto Hold will be
released regardless of accelerator
pedal operation and the vehicle will
start to move. The AUTO HOLD
indicator changes from green to
white. (if equipped with EPB
(Electronic Parking Brake))
Radar to detect distance to the
vehicle ahead
The sensor detects the distance to
the vehicle ahead.
If the sensor is covered with dirt or
other foreign matter, the vehicle to
vehicle distance control may not
operate correctly.
Always keep the area in front of the
sensor clean.
Warning message
OJFHP058304L When the sensor lens cover is cov-
ered with dirt, snow, or debris, the
Smart Cruise Control System opera-
tion may stop temporarily. If this
occurs, a warning message will
appear on the LCD display. Remove
any dirt, snow, or debris and clean the
radar sensor lens cover before operat-
ing the Smart Cruise Control System.
The Smart Cruise Control system may
not properly activate, if the radar is
totally blocked, or if any substance is
not detected after turning ON the
engine (e.g. in an open terrain).
Driving your vehicle
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