FCA settings

Forward Safety

With the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select ‘User Settings → Driver Assistance → Driving Safety’ on the LCD display or ‘Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Driving Safety’ on the Infotainment system screen to set whether to use the function.

Forward Safety : Depending on the collision risk levels, an audible warning will sound and the braking will be assisted. If the following menu is deactivated, FCA will turn off and the warning light () will appear on the instrument cluster.

You can monitor FCA On/Off status from the settings menu. If the warning light () remains on when Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

When your vehicle is restarted, FCA will always turn on. If Forward Safety is deselected, you should always be aware of your surroundings and drive safely.

NOTICE

The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user's manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Forward Safety Warning Timing

With the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select User Settings → Driver Assistance → Driving Safety → Forward Safety Warning Timing on the LCD display or Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Driving Safety → Forward Safety Warning Timing on the Infotainment system screen to change the initial warning activation timing for FCA.

Use 'Standard' in normal driving conditions. If the Warning Timing seems sensitive, change it to ‘Late’.
If ‘Late’ is selected, FCA warns the driver more slowly.

CAUTION

Even though 'Standard' is selected for Warning Timing, if the front vehicle suddenly stops, the initial warning activation time may seem late.
Select 'Late' for Warning Timing when traffic is light and when driving speed is slow.

NOTICE

The warning timing you have set will be maintained even if the vehicle is restarted.

Warning Methods

You can adjust the Warning Methods with the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.

Warning Volume : Select ‘User Settings → Driver Assistance → Warning Volume’ on the LCD display or ‘Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Warning Methods’ on the Infotainment system.
Driving Safety Priority : Select ‘Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Warning Methods → Driving Safety Priority’ on the Infotainment system. For safe driving, the audio volume will temporarily decrease to warn the driver with the audible warning.

NOTICE

Ensure that Warning Methods you have set may apply to the warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems.
Warning Methods will maintain its last setting even if your vehicle is restarted.
The setting menu may not be available for your vehicle depending on the vehicle features and specifications.