Forward/Side safety: (if equipped)

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  1. Driver assistance

  2. Driving safety

  3. Forward/Side safety

With the vehicle on, select Settings > Vehicle > Driver assistance > Driving safety > Forward/Side safety on the infotainment system.

  • Forward/Side safety: Collision warning or emergency steering will assist the driver in a collision-imminent situation. If you deselect the setting, Forward safety will turn off and the Emergency steering warning light ( ) will appear on the cluster.

The driver can monitor Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist On/Off status from the Settings menu. If the Forward Safety warning light ( ) or Emergency steering warning light ( ) remains ON when Forward safety or Forward/side safety is selected, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

When the vehicle is restarted, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will always turn on. However, if Forward safety is deselected, the driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely.

CAUTION
  • Steering wheel vibration can be turned on or off.

  • Forward safety settings include 'Basic function', 'Junction Turning function', and 'Direct On coming function'. Forward Cross-Traffic Safety include 'Junction Crossing function', Forward/Side Cross-Traffic Safety includes 'Lane change oncoming function', 'Lane change side function' and 'Evasive Steering Assist function'. (if equipped)

  • If Forward safety is set to Off, Even if Forward Cross-Traffic safety and Forward/Side Cross-Traffic Safety is selected, 'Junction Crossing function' will not operate. (if equipped)

  • When the trailer is connected, Forward Cross-Traffic Safety and Forward/Side Safety function of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist automatically turns off (if equipped). In this case, you cannot get help from Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Always drive with care.