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Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Radar Alignment

  1. Park the vehicle horizontally on a level surface.
    NOTE:
    • Adjustment may not be accurate if the installation surface height and angle of the vehicle and reflector are different.
    • Perform in an area with minimum clearance of 8m front, 4m sides, and 1.2m above the vehicle.
    • Remove heavy objects from inside the vehicle (seating area and trunk).
    • Ensure that all tires are filled with spec 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 immobile and free from vibration when performing sensor alignment (getting in/out or opening/closing doors).
    • Check that radiator grill and sensor cover are not dirty.
    • Check that the wheel alignment is normal.
    • 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: Checking Smart Cruise Control Radar Alignment
    G12170227Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Mark the center point of emblem (A) and the center point on top of wind glass (B).
    Fig 2: Marking Center Point Of Emblem & Center Point On Top Of Wind Glass
    G12170228Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the SCC Calibration beam (SST No.: 09964-C1200) to the tripod (SST No.: 09964-C1300).
    Fig 3: Connecting SCC Calibration Beam (SST No.: 09964-C1200) To Tripod (SST No.: 09964-C1300)
    G12170229Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Match the vertical line of beam to (A) and (B) using the SCC calibration beam pointer.
    Fig 4: Matching Vertical Line Of Beam To (A) & (B) Using SCC Calibration Beam Pointer
    G12170230Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Mark (C) located in 2.5~4.2 m (98.4 ~ 165.4 inch) from (A) in front of the vehicle.
  6. Mark (D) at 361 mm (14.2 inch) away from (C) to the left in vertical direction.
    Fig 5: Checking Beam Vertical Line Marking Dimension
    G12170231Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the SCC Calibration beam (SST No.: 09964-C1200) from the tripod (SST No.: 09964-C1300).
  8. Connect the reflector (SST No.: 09964-C1100) to the tripod (SST No.: 09964-C1300) and set the reflector center height to 399 mm (15.7 inch).
    Fig 6: Connecting Reflector (SST No.: 09964-C1100) To Tripod (SST No.: 09964-C1300)
    G12170232Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Set the reflector horizontal using the leveler built-in on the tripod (SST No.: 09964-C1300).
    Fig 7: Setting Reflector Horizontal Using Leveler Built-In On Tripod (SST No.: 09964-C1300)
    G12170233Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Balance the level so that the bubble in the level is set between the spec lines.
  10. Install the reflector so that the weight (A) matches the point (B).
    Fig 8: Checking Reflecting Side Of Reflector Level With Front Of Vehicle
    G12170234Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Visually check that the reflecting side of the reflector is level with the front of the vehicle.
  11. Visually check again the radar sensor and the surface of front bumper for the following items.
    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 grill.
  12. Connect the 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.
  13. After correctly selecting the vehicle model, select "SCC Alignment" from the auxiliary functions in GDS Menu.
    Fig 9: Scantool Display - SCC Alignment
    G12170235Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Perform sensor alignment by following the directions shown in the GDS monitor.
    Fig 10: Scantool Display - SCC Alignment (Completed)
    G12170236Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. In case of sensor alignment failure, check the alignment conditions. Turn the ignition key OFF, and then reperform the sensor alignment procedure.