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Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) Radar Sensor Alignment Procedure

  1. Park the vehicle on a level ground.
    NOTE:
    • Adjustment may not be accurate if the vehicle and reflector are placed on different ground levels or on a slope.
    • Perform in an area with minimum clearance of 8 m to the front, 4 m wide, and 1.2 m above the ground.
    • Remove heavy objects from inside of the vehicle (seating area and trunk).
    • Ensure that all tires are filled with specified air pressure.
    • Remove objects (metal plates, resins, etc.) that may cause electric signal interference from the area where sensor alignment is performed.
    • Be sure that the vehicle is not moved and free from vibration when performing sensor alignment (getting in/out or opening/closing doors).
    • Check that radiator grille and sensor cover are not dirty.
    • Check for correct wheel alignment.
    • Do not turn OFF the power when performing sensor alignment.
    • Power supplied to the radar sensor must be between 9V~16V.
    • Temperature in the area where sensor alignment is performed must be between -30~60°C.
    Fig 1: Advanced Smart Cruise Control Radar Sensor Alignment
    G11823167Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Mark the center point on top of wind glass (A).
    Fig 2: Marking Center Point On Top Of Wind Glass
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  3. Mark the center point of emblem (A).
    Fig 3: Marking Center Point Of Emblem
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  4. Mount the SCC Calibration Laser [SST No.: 09964-C1200] onto the tripod [SST No.: 09964-C1300].
    Fig 4: Mounting SCC Calibration Laser (SST No. 09964-C1200) Onto Tripod (SST No. 09964-C1300)
    G11823170Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. By using the SCC Calibration Reflector [SST No.: 09964-C1100] (A), adjust the wire (D) so that the center point of emblem (B) and the center point on the ground (C) are perpendicular to each other.
    Fig 5: Adjusting Wire To Center Point Of Emblem And Center Point Of Ground
    G11823171Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the vertical/horizontal laser [SST No.: 09964-C1200] (A) at least 4.2 m to the front of the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Installing Vertical/Horizontal Laser In Front Of Vehicle
    G11823172Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Match the vertical line of laser to (A) and (B) using the vertical/horizontal laser (C) [SST No.: 09964-C1200].
    Fig 7: Matching Vertical Line Of Laser Using Vertical/Horizontal Laser
    G11823173Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Mark (C) at 2.5 - 4.2 m (98.4 - 165.4 inch) from (A) in front of the vehicle.
  9. Mark point (D) 13mm (0.5 inch) to the left from point (C).
    Fig 8: Marking Points
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  10. Remove the SCC Calibration Laser [SST No.: 09964-C1200] (B) from the tripod [SST No.: 09964-C1300] (A).
    Fig 9: Locating SCC Calibration Laser And Tripod
    G11823175Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Mount the reflector [SST No.: 09964-C1100] (B) onto the tripod [SST No.: 09964-C1300] (A).
    Fig 10: Mounting Reflector (SST No. 09964-C1100) Onto Tripod (SST No. 09964-C1300)
    G11823176Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Align the vertical weight (B) of the SCC Calibration Reflector [SST No.: 09964-C1100] (A) with the point (C).
    Fig 11: Aligning Vertical Weight Of SCC Calibration Reflector
    G11823177Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Using the bubble level (B) of the tripod [SST No.: 09964-C1300] (A), set the reflector horizontally.
    Fig 12: Setting Reflector Horizontally Using Bubble Level Of Tripod (SST No.: 09964-C1300)
    G11823178Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Set the height of the SCC calibration reflector [SST No.: 09964-C1100] (A) to 330mm (12.99 inch).
    Fig 13: Setting Height Of SCC Calibration Reflector (SST No.: 09964-C1100)
    G11823179Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Visually check again the radar sensor and the surface of the front bumper for the following.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that there is no debris, or reflecting object on the surface of the radar.
    • Make sure that there is no debris, or reflecting object on the radiator grille.
  16. Connect the KDS/GDS to the DLC of the vehicle and start sensor alignment.
    NOTE: If the engine is running, the vibration may cause inaccurate sensor alignment, so perform sensor alignment in IG ON mode.
  17. After correctly selecting the vehicle model, select "SCC Alignment" from the auxiliary functions in KDS/GDS Menu.
    Fig 14: Screen Display - SCC Alignment
    G11823180Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Perform sensor alignment as indicated on the KDS/GDS monitor.
    Fig 15: Screen Display - Alignment Complete
    G11823181Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. In case of sensor alignment failure, check the alignment conditions. Turn the ignition key OFF, then reperform the sensor alignment procedure.
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