Driving Your Vehicle

Pedestrian or Cyclist Detection

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The sensor may be limited when:

  • A pedestrian or cyclist is not fully detected by the system's camera recognition, for example, if the pedestrian is leaning or not walking fully upright
  • A pedestrian or cyclist is moving very fast or suddenly appears within the front view camera detection area
  • A pedestrian or cyclist is wearing clothing that easily blends with the background, making it difficult to be detected by the front view camera recognition system
  • External lighting is too bright (for example, when driving in bright sunlight or glare) or too dark (for example, when driving on a dark rural road at night).
  • It is difficult to detect and distinguish a pedestrian or cyclist from other objects in the surroundings, for example, when there is a group of pedestrians, cyclists, or a large crowd
  • There is an object similar in shape or appearance to a person
  • A pedestrian or cyclist is below the sensor's detection range
  • The sensor cannot detect the outline of a pedestrian due to other elements changing their profile, such as walking aid devices
  • The front view camera or front radar is blocked by a foreign object or debris
  • Bad weather, such as heavy rain or snow, blocks the field of view of the radar sensor or camera.
  • When light comes from street lights or an oncoming vehicle is reflected on a wet road surface, such as a puddle on the road.
  • The field of view ahead is blocked by sun glare.
  • The windshield is fogged; a clear view of the road is obstructed.
  • Excessive vehicle vibration during driving due to adverse road conditions
  • When a pedestrian or cyclist suddenly enters the vehicle's path of travel
  • When a cyclist ahead is crossing perpendicular to the direction of travel
  • In the presence of any electromagnetic interference
  • When the cyclist is near objects containing metal, such as a construction zone, railway, etc.
  • If the bicycle material does not reflect radar well
  • When the pedestrian or cyclist is short in height.
  • When the pedestrian or cyclist behaves erratically.
  • When a pedestrian or cyclist suddenly crosses in front of the vehicle.
  • When there are many pedestrians or cyclists.
  • When there is an object that reflects radar well (for example, a guardrail or a nearby vehicle).

WARNING

  • Do not use FCA when towing a vehicle. Using FCA while towing may adversely affect the safety of your vehicle or the towing vehicle.
  • Use extreme caution when the vehicle in front of you has cargo extending rearward from the cab, or when the vehicle in front of you has a higher ground clearance.
  • FCA is designed to detect and control the vehicle ahead or detect a pedestrian or cyclist in the roadway using the forward-view camera recognition and front radar signals. It may not always detect bicycles, motorcycles, or smaller wheeled objects such as luggage bags, shopping carts, or strollers.
  • Never attempt to test the operation of FCA. This may result in serious injury or death.
  • If the front bumper, windshield, forward-view camera, or front radar has been replaced or repaired, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
  • If the system detects an object having a vehicle-like shape or characteristics, or a pedestrian, FCA may operate.

✽ NOTICE

In some cases, FCA may be cancelled when exposed to electromagnetic interference.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation depends on the following three conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Information:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

This equipment must be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) between the radiator (antenna) and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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