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System settings

Setting functions for the system

Forward Safety

With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select or deselect 'Driver Assistance → Forward Safety' from the Settings menu to set whether or not to use each function.

  • If 'Active Assist' is selected, the system will warn the driver with an audible warning and steering wheel vibration depending on the collision risk levels. Braking assist will be applied depending on the collision risk.

  • If 'Warning Only' is selected, the system will warn the driver with a warning message, an audible warning and steering wheel vibration depending on the collision risk levels. Braking will not be assisted.

  • If 'Off' is selected, the system will off. The「」 warning light will illuminate 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 the system is ON, We recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Warning

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.

Caution

  • If 'Warning Only' is selected, braking is not assisted.

  • The settings for Forward Safety include 'Basic function' and 'Junction Turning'.

  • Steering wheel vibration can be turned on or off if equipped. Select or deselect 'Driver Assistance → Haptic Warning' from the Settings menu.

Notice

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will turn off when ESC is turned off by pressing and holding the ESC OFF button for more than 3 seconds. The「」warning light will illuminate on the cluster.

Warning timing

With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select 'Driver Assistance → Warning Timing' from the Settings 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 systems may change.

Always be aware before changing the warning timing.

Warning volume

With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select 'Driver Assistance → Warning Volume' from the Settings menu to change the warning volume to 'High', 'Medium', 'Low' or 'Off' for Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.

However, even if 'Off' is selected, the system's warning volume will not turn off but the volume will sound as 'Low'.

If you change the warning volume, the warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems may change.

Always be aware before changing the warning volume.

Caution

  • The setting of the Warning Timing and Warning Volume applies to all functions of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.

  • Even though 'Normal' is selected for warning timing, if the front vehicle suddenly stops, the initial warning activation time may not seem late.

  • Select 'Late' for warning timing when traffic is light and when driving speed is slow.

Notice

If the ENGINE START/STOP button is changed to the ON position, Warning Timing and Warning Volume will maintain the last setting.