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Detecting sensor

Front view camera

The sensor detects vehicle or pedestrian ahead. In order for Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist to operate properly, always make sure the sensor cover or sensor is clean and free of dirt, snow, and debris.

Dirt, snow, or foreign substances may adversely affect the sensing performance of the sensor.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction

  • When Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is not working properly, Forward Safety warning light () will appear and the warning message will appear for a few seconds. After the message disappears, the master warning light () will appear. 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.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled

When the front view camera is blocked with dirt, snow, or debris, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation may not be able to detect other vehicles.

If this occurs, a warning message will appear on the LCD display.

The function will operate normally when such dirt, snow or debris is removed.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain) where any objects or vehicles are not detected after turning on the engine.

Also, even though a warning message does not appear on the LCD display, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate.

WARNING

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not activate without any warning messages depending on driving and road conditions.

NOTICE

  • Doing so may adversely affect the sensing performance of the sensor.

  • Always keep the sensor clean and free of dirt and debris.

  • Be careful not to apply unnecessary force on the sensor. If the sensor is forcibly moved out of proper alignment, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate correctly. In this case, a warning message may not be displayed. In this case, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the function inspected.

  • Use only genuine parts to repair or replace a damaged part.

  • Do not tint the window or install stickers and/or accessories around the inside mirror where the front view camera is installed.

  • Make sure the front view camera installation point does not get wet.

  • Do not impact or arbitrarily remove any front view camera components.

  • Do not place reflective objects (white paper or mirror etc.) on the dashboard.

    The function may activate unnecessarily due to reflect of the sunlight.

  • Excessive audio volume may disturb the sound of the function warning alarm.

  • For more precautions related to the front view camera sensor, refer to the More Details.

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.