Hyundai Smart Cruise Control Explained

Hyundai Smart Cruise Control 

Imagine a unique convenience feature for long road trips. This special feature, part of the Hyundai SmartSense suite, helps reduce fatigue and improve safety on extensive excursions, making your trips easier and more enjoyable. This is the power of Hyundai Smart Cruise Control. Keep reading to learn more.

How Hyundai Smart Cruise Control Works

Hyundai Smart Cruise Control (also referred to simply as SCC) is an adaptive cruise control system. It comes equipped with radar technology that enables you to maintain your set speed as well as ensure a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. The system uses radar waves to scan the road, adjusting your speed and acceleration when needed.

Key Features of Smart Cruise Control

With all that Hyundai Smart Cruise Control has to offer, you may be curious about some of its key features. This advanced automotive technology has numerous attributes that provide it with so much utility. They are as follows:

  • Speed control: You can set a predetermined speed so that you remain at that pace even if the traffic around you on the highway begins to slow down.
  • Automatic braking and acceleration: This system can automatically brake or accelerate on your behalf, helping to alleviate driver stress due to the automation.
  • Following distances: You can also determine the following distances between you and other vehicles. You can maintain short, medium, and far distances during your trip.

These key capabilities are what lend Smart Cruise Control its appeal. It relieves the driving burden many of us have to cope with during longer and more extensive excursions.

Using Hyundai Smart Cruise Control

There is a simple process you can follow to activate and use Hyundai Smart Cruise Control. Simply adhere to the following steps:

Activating the System

To engage your Hyundai Smart Cruise Control system, navigate to the right-hand side of your steering wheel. Located there is the CRUISE button-press it to activate the system.

Adjusting Speed and Distance

Navigate to the steering wheel controls to change or adjust your Hyundai Smart Cruise Control. First, hit the speed control switch to select your chosen speed. You can use quick taps to choose 1 mph increments or extensive holds to choose 5 mph increments. Lastly, to adjust the vehicle-to-vehicle distance, simply press the button that cycles through the distance settings.

Benefits of Hyundai Smart Cruise Control

Hyundai Smart Cruise Control offers numerous advantages, including the following:

  • Enhanced safety
  • Lower stress levels
  • Simplifies the driving experience
  • Makes driving more convenient

These benefits will help make driving more pleasurable, especially on longer road trips or excursions.

Hyundai Models Equipped with Smart Cruise Control

The Hyundai models that are equipped with the Smart Cruise Control system include:

Shop at Hyundai of Saco

At Hyundai of Saco in Saco, ME, we provide parts and services to meet your automotive needs, including features like smart cruise control. So, if you're ready, be sure to shop at our store for all your vehicle requirements. We look forward to seeing you!

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