System Setting and Activation

System Settings

When the ignition switch is turned ON, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is activated automatically. The system can be deactivated by the driver using the instrument panel as follows: User Settings → Driver Assistance → Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.

The warning light illuminates on the LCD display when the FCA system is turned off. The driver can monitor the FCA ON/OFF status on the LCD display. In addition, the warning light also illuminates when ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is turned off. If the warning light remains illuminated while FCA is activated, have the system inspected by a qualified service technician. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

The driver can select the initial warning timing in the User Settings on the instrument cluster LCD display. Options for the initial Forward Collision Warning are as follows:

• EARLY — When this option is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated earlier than normal. This setting maximizes the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead before the initial warning occurs. If the EARLY option seems too sensitive, change it to NORMAL. When the vehicle ahead suddenly stops, the warning may appear later, even if the EARLY setting is selected.

• NORMAL — When this option is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated at the normal timing. Compared to the EARLY setting, this setting reduces the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead before the initial warning occurs.

• LATE — When this option is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated later than normal. This setting reduces the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead before the initial warning occurs. Select this option only when traffic is light and you are driving slowly.

Activation Conditions

FCA is ready to be activated when FCA is selected on the LCD display and the following conditions are met.

- ESC is on.
- Vehicle speed is above 10 km/h. (However, FCA is activated at a specific vehicle speed.)
- A vehicle or pedestrian is recognized ahead. (However, FCA is deactivated according to conditions in the forward and vehicle systems, but it only detects certain warnings.)
- FCA is automatically deactivated after ESC is turned off. When ESC is turned off, FCA cannot be activated on the LCD display. In this situation, the FCA warning light will illuminate.

WARNING

• FCA is automatically activated when the ignition switch is turned ON. The driver can turn off FCA by deselecting the system setting on the LCD display.
• FCA is automatically deactivated when ESC is turned off. When ESC is turned off, FCA cannot be activated on the LCD display. The FCA warning light illuminates but does not indicate a system malfunction.
• Set or turn off FCA with the steering wheel controls after stopping the vehicle in a safe location.