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Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual / Driver assistance system / Smart Cruise Control (SCC) / SCC operation

Kia Seltos: Smart Cruise Control (SCC) / SCC operation

Contents:

Operating conditions for basic function

Basic function

Smart Cruise Control operates when the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The gear is in D (Drive).

  • Your driving speed is within the operating speed range.

    5~110 mph (10~180 km/h): when there is no vehicle in front.

    0~110 mph (0~180 km/h): when there is a vehicle in front.

  • ESC or ABS is on.

Smart Cruise Control does not operate under the following conditions:

  • The driver's door is opened.

  • Engine RPM is high.

  • The EPB is applied.

  • ESC or ABS is actively controlling the Kia Seltos.

  • FCA brake control is operating.

Kia Seltos Smart Cruise Control SCC operating condition notice

NOTICE

When the Kia Seltos is stopped behind another vehicle, the driver can turn on Smart Cruise Control while the brake pedal is pressed.

Operating conditions for Acceleration Assist

Overtaking Acceleration Assist operates when the turn signal indicator is activated to the left on a left-hand drive vehicle, or to the right on a right-hand drive vehicle, while Smart Cruise Control is operating and the following conditions are met:

  • Your driving speed is above 40 mph (60 km/h).

  • A vehicle is detected in front of your vehicle.

Overtaking Acceleration Assist does not operate under the following conditions:

  • The hazard warning flasher is on.

  • Vehicle speed is being reduced to maintain distance from the vehicle ahead.

Kia Seltos SCC Overtaking Acceleration Assist warning

WARNING

  • When the turn signal indicator is activated to the left on a left-hand drive vehicle, or to the right on a right-hand drive vehicle, while a vehicle is ahead, the Kia Seltos may accelerate temporarily. Always pay close attention to traffic, lane position, and road conditions.

  • Regardless of the driving direction used in your country, Overtaking Acceleration Assist may operate when its conditions are satisfied. When using this function in a country with a different driving direction, always check the road and surrounding traffic carefully.

SCC settings

Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)

Other information:

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: How does the air bag system operate?

Air bags in the Kia Seltos are activated and able to inflate only when the ENGINE START/STOP button has been turned to the ON position. The appropriate air bags inflate instantly during a serious frontal collision or side collision to help protect occupants from severe physical injury. There is no single fixed speed at which the air bags will inflate.

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: AWD mode

AWD mode helps improve the driving performance of the Kia Seltos by controlling power delivery to all four wheels. This system supports better traction and stability when road conditions change, especially on wet, slippery, sandy, muddy, or uneven surfaces. You can switch from AWD AUTO mode to AWD Lock mode by pressing the AWD Lock mode switch.