Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 490

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• Always be cautious for vehicles with
higher height or vehicles carrying
loads that stick out to the back of the
vehicle.
WARNING
• The advanced smart cruise control
system cannot guarantee the stop
for every emergency situation.
If an emergency stop is necessary,
you must apply the brakes.
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• Keep a safe distance according to
road conditions and vehicle speed.
If the vehicle to vehicle distance is
too close during a high-speed driv‐
ing, a serious collision may result.
• The advanced smart cruise control
system cannot recognize a stop‐
ped vehicle, pedestrians or an on‐
coming vehicle. Always look ahead
cautiously to prevent unexpected
and sudden situations from occur‐
ring.
• SCC system may have difficulty in
maintaining the correct distance or
speed, if the vehicle is driving on a
steep incline or towing a trailer.
• When other vehicles are changing
lanes in front of you frequently,
the advanced smart cruise control
system may not operate appropri‐
ately. Always look ahead cautious‐
ly to prevent unexpected and sud‐
den situations from occurring.
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• The advanced smart cruise control
system is not a substitute for safe
driving practices but a convenience
function only. It is the responsibili‐
ty of the driver to always check
the speed and the distance to the
vehicle ahead.
• Always be aware of the selected
speed and vehicle to vehicle dis‐
tance.
• Always maintain sufficient braking
distance and decelerate your vehi‐
cle by applying the brakes if nec‐
essary.
• As the advanced smart cruise con‐
trol system may not recognize
complex driving situations, always
pay attention to driving conditions
and control your vehicle speed.
• For safe operation, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this
manual before use.
• After an engine start, please stop
for several seconds. If system ini‐
tialization is not completed, the
SCC does not normally operate.
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