Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
Forward Safety

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Driver Assistance
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Driving Safety
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Forward Safety
With the vehicle on, select Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Driving Safety on the infotainment system. The initial warning activation timing of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can be changed.
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Forward safety: Collision warning or emergency braking will operate in a collision-imminent situation. If you deselect the setting, Forward safety will turn off and the Forward Safety warning light (
) will appear on the cluster.
Forward Cross-Traffic Safety (if equipped)

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Driver Assistance
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Driving Safety
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Forward Cross-Traffic Safety
With the vehicle on, select Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Driving Safety → Forward Cross-Traffic Safety from the infotainment system screen to turn on Junction Crossing function and deselect to turn off the function.
Forward/Side Safety (if equipped)

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Driver Assistance
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Driving Safety
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Forward/Side Safety
With the vehicle on, select Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Driving Safety → Forward/Side Safety on the infotainment system.
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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.

When the vehicle is restarted, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assistwill always turn on. If you turn off Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist while in the settings, the function cannot help you. Always drive carefully.

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Forward safety settings include 'Basic function', 'Junction Turning function', and 'Direct On coming function'. Forward Cross-Traffic Safety include 'Junction Crossing function', Forward/Side Safety includes 'Lane change oncoming function', 'Lane change side function' and 'Evasive Steering Assist function'. (if equipped)
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If Forward safety is set to Off, even if Forward Cross-Traffic safety and Forward/Side Safety is selected, 'Junction Crossing function' will not operate. (if equipped)
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When the trailer’s connector is plugged into your vehicle, Forward/Side Safety function of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist automatically turns off. In this case, you cannot get help from Forward/Side Safety function of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Pay extra attention when you drive when the function is inactive. (If a Kia genuine Trailer Kit that can determine whether a trailer is connected is used)
Forward Safety Warning Timing

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Driver Assistance
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Driving Safety
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Forward Safety Warning Timing
With the vehicle on, select Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance→ Driving Safety → Forward Safety Warning Timing on the infotainment system to change the initial warning activation timing of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
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Use Standard in normal driving conditions. If the Warning Timing seems sensitive, change it to Late.
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If Late is selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, warns the driver more slowly.

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Even though Standard is selected for Warning Timing, if the front vehicle suddenly stops, the warning may seem late.
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Select Late for Warning Timing when traffic is light and when driving speed is slow.

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Forward/side safety does not provide the warning timing setting.
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The warning timing you have set will be maintained even if the vehicle is restarted.
Warning Methods

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Driver Assistance
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Warning Methods
The Warning Methods can be set with the vehicle on. Select Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → (Warning Methods) from the settings menu in the infotainment system to change the following settings:
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Warning Volume: Adjusts the volume of the warning sound. If you turn off the Warning Volume, for your safety, the function may warn you with a low volume.
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Haptic Warning: Activate the steering wheel vibration warning.
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Driving Safety Priority: Lowers all other audio volumes when the Driving Safety system sounds a warning.

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Ensure that Warning Methods you have set may apply to the Warning Methods of other driver assistance systems.
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Warning Methods will maintain its last setting even if the vehicle is restarted.
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The setting menu may not be available for your vehicle depending on the vehicle features and specifications.