Kia EV2: Smart Cruise Control operation / Operating conditions

Basic function

Smart Cruise Control on your Kia EV2 operates under the following precise conditions:

• The transmission gear selector is shifted into the D (Drive) position.

• Your driving speed falls within the designated active operating range:

  • 10–160 km/h (5–100 mph) when there is no vehicle detected directly ahead

  • 0–160 km/h (0–100 mph) when following a leading vehicle

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is turned ON and fully operational.

Smart Cruise Control will not engage or operate under the following restrictive conditions:

• The driver’s door is open or improperly latched.

• The Kia EV2 is currently operating in power limited mode ( )

• The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is engaged.

• Electronic Stability Control or the Anti-lock Braking System is actively intervening to control vehicle dynamics.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist brake control is actively engaged.

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

• The vehicle is stationary or traveling below 10 km/h (5 mph) while no preceding vehicle is detected.

• The brake pedal is physically depressed while driving (excluding situations where the vehicle is fully stopped).

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Overtaking Acceleration Assist function

The Overtaking Acceleration Assist feature in your Kia EV2 activates when you engage the turn signal indicator toward the passing side (left for left-hand drive models, right for right-hand drive models) while Smart Cruise Control is active under these parameters:

• Your current travel speed exceeds 60 km/h (40 mph).

• A leading vehicle is detected directly in front of your Kia EV2.

Overtaking Acceleration Assist remains inactive under the following operational situations:

• The vehicle hazard warning lights are switched ON.

• You have decelerated your speed specifically to maintain a safe following distance from a slower vehicle ahead.

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