Kia EV2: Driver assistance guide / Smart Cruise Control (SCC)

Kia EV2 (QV1, 2026-2026) Owner's Manual / Driver assistance guide / Smart Cruise Control (SCC)

Basic function

Smart Cruise Control utilizes advanced radar and optical sensors built into your Kia EV2 to detect a vehicle traveling directly ahead and help you maintain an appropriate, safe following distance at your designated travel speed.

Overtake Acceleration Assist function

When the Smart Cruise Control system in your Kia EV2 determines that you are intentionally initiating a maneuver to overtake a slower vehicle ahead, the function provides supplementary acceleration to streamline the passing process.

Based On Driving Style function: (if equipped)

Smart Cruise Control can dynamically adapt to your personal driving habits, taking into account your typical inter-vehicle spacing preferences, acceleration profiles, and reaction speeds behind the wheel of your Kia EV2.

Overtaking Prevention: (if equipped)

Overtaking Prevention assists the driver in executing passing maneuvers strictly within legally permitted traffic directions.

Overtaking Prevention actively helps the driver comply with regional overtaking regulations while driving your Kia EV2 on multi-lane roadways.

Detection sensors

Please refer to the Detecting sensor(s) documentation section for precise technical details regarding the applicable sensor components and their exact physical locations on your Kia EV2.

CAUTION

Always keep the front view camera lens and front radar cover clean and free from obstructions to maintain peak performance of Smart Cruise Control in your Kia EV2.

For more comprehensive technical information regarding the front view camera and front radar modules, please consult the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) section.

Forward Attention Warning malfunction and limitations

Forward Attention Warning malfunction Check the in-cabin monitoring system...

Smart Cruise Control settings

Smart Cruise Control Whilst your Kia EV2 is powered ON, tap Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Convenience > Smart Cruise Control on the central infotainment system touchscreen to configure your preferred following distance, acceleration rate, and reaction speed...

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