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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction

  • When Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is not working properly, Forward Safety warning light () will illuminate and the warning message will appear for a few seconds. After the message disappears, the master warning light () will illuminate. In this case, you should have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning message may appear along with the illumination of the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) warning light.

    Both Forward Safety warning light and warning message will disappear once the ESC warning light issue is resolved.

WARNING
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is only a supplemental function for the driver's convenience. It is the driver's responsibility to control the vehicle operation. Do not solely depend on Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Rather, maintain a safe braking distance, and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce the driving speed or to stop the vehicle.

  • In certain instances and under certain driving conditions, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may activate unintentionally. This initial warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime.

    Also, due to sensing limitations, in certain situations, the front view camera recognition function may not detect the vehicle ahead. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not activate and the warning message may not be displayed.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not activate if the driver applies the brake pedal before warning to avoid the risk of a collision.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate when the vehicle is in reverse.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is not designed to detect other objects on the road such as animals.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist does not detect vehicles in the opposite lane.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist does not detect cross traffic vehicles that are approaching.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist cannot detect the driver approaching the side view of a parked vehicle (for example on a dead end street).

    In these cases, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce the driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance or to stop the vehicle.