Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 459

Driver assistance guide
NOTE
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
Warning message: Smart Cruise Control Conditions Not Met
If the Driving Assist button, (+) switch, (-) switch or ( ) switch is operated when Smart
Cruise Control operating conditions are not satisfied, the warning message will appear on
the cluster, and an audible warning will sound.
In traffic situation
Warning message: Use Switch Or Pedal To Accelerate
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 stopped and a certain time has passed, the warning mes-
sage will appear on the cluster. Depress the accelerator pedal or operate the (+) switch, (-)
switch or ( ) switch to start driving.
Warning road conditions ahead
Warning message: Watch For Surrounding Vehicles
In the following situation, the warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible
warning will sound to warn the driver of road conditions ahead.
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
Warning message: Collision Warning
Whilst Smart Cruise Control is operating, when the collision risk with the vehicle ahead is
high, the warning message will appear on the 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.
WARNING
In the following situations, Smart Cruise Control may not warn the driver of a collision.
Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.
僅 The distance from the front vehicle is near, or the vehicle speed of the front vehicle is
faster or similar with your vehicle
僅 The speed of the front vehicle is very slow or is at a standstill
僅 The accelerator pedal is depressed right after Smart Cruise Control is turned on
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
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