Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
Setting features
Forward Safety
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, and by selecting: “User Settings (LCD display) or Settings → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen) → Driver Assistance → Forward Safety”
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If ‘Active Assist’ is selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn the driver with a warning message, an audible warning depending on the collision risk levels.
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If ‘Warning Only’ is selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn the driver with a warning message, an audible warning depending on the collision risk levels.
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If ‘Off’ is selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will off. The
warning light will appear on the cluster.
The driver can monitor Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist On/Off status from the Settings menu. If the warning light remains ON when Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is on, have Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist checked by
a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
When the engine is restarted, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will always turn on. However, if ‘Off’ is selected after the engine is restarted, the driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely.
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If 'Warning Only' is selected, braking is not assisted.
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The settings for Forward Safety include 'Basic function' and 'Junction Turning'.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will turn off when ESC is turned off by pressing and holding the ESC OFF button. The warning light will appear on the cluster.
Warning Timing
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select ‘Driver Assistance → Warning Timing’ from the “User Settings (LCD display) or Settings → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen)” menu to change the initial warning activation time for Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
When the vehicle is first delivered, Warning Timing is set to ‘Normal. If you change the Warning Timing, the warning time of other Driver Assistance functions may change.
Warning Volume
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select ‘Driver Assistance → Warning Volume’ from the “User Settings (LCD display) or Settings → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen)” menu to change the Warning Volume to ‘High’, ‘Medium’, ‘Low’ for Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If you change the warning volume, the Warning Volume of other Driver Assistance functions may change.
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The setting of the Warning Timing and Warning Volume applies to all functions of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
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Even though ‘Normal’ is selected for Warning Timing, if the front vehicle suddenly stops, warning may seem late.
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Select ‘Late’ for Warning Timing when traffic is light and when driving speed is slow.
If the engine is restarted, Warning Timing and Warning Volume will maintain the last setting.
If your vehicle is equipped with additional Infotainment System, please scan the QR code in a separately supplied Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.