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System malfunction

Check Forward Collision Avoidance Assist system

  • When the FCA is not working properly, the FCA 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, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

  • The FCA warning message may appear along with the illumination of the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) warning light.

WARNING

  • The FCA is only a supplemental system for the driver's convenience. The driver should hold the responsibility to control the vehicle operation. Do not solely depend on the FCA system. Rather, maintain a safe braking distance, and, if necessary, utilize the brake pedal to reduce the driving speed.

  • In certain instances and under certain driving conditions, the FCA system may activate unintentionally. This initial warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime.

    Also, in certain instances the front radar sensor or camera recognition system may not detect the vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist (if equipped) ahead. The FCA system may not activate and the warning message will not be displayed.

  • Even if there is any problem with the brake control function of the FCA system, the vehicle's basic braking performance will operate normally. However, brake control function for avoiding collision will not activate.

  • If the vehicle in front stops suddenly, you may have less control of the brake system. Therefore, always keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

  • The FCA system may activate during braking and the vehicle may stop suddenly shifting loose objects toward the passengers. Always keep loose objects secured.

  • The FCA system may not activate if the driver applies the brake pedal to avoid a collision.

  • The brake control may be insufficient, possibly causing a collision, if a vehicle in front abruptly stops. Always exercise extreme caution.

  • Occupants may get injured, if the vehicle abruptly stops by the activated FCA system. Exercise extreme caution.

  • The FCA system operates only to detect vehicles, pedestrian or cyclist (if equipped) in front of the vehicle.

WARNING

  • The FCA system does not operate when the vehicle is in reverse.

  • The FCA system is not designed to detect other objects on the road such as animals.

  • The FCA system does not detect vehicles in the opposite lane.

  • The FCA system does not detect cross traffic vehicles that are approaching.

  • The FCA system cannot detect the side profile of a vehicle.

  • The FCA system cannot detect the cross traffic cyclist that are approaching.

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