Setting and activating Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

The driver can activate Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist by placing the START/STOP button to the ON position and by selecting:

1

Press the MODE button (

) several times on the steering wheel until 'User Settings' menu appears on the LCD.

2

Select 'Driver Assistance → Forward safety' with the MOVE switch (

/

) and the OK button on the steering wheel.

3

Select one of the following options:

Active Assist: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist produces warning messages and warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels. Also, it controls the brakes in accordance with the collision risk levels.
Warning Only: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist produces only warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels. You must control the brakes directly because Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist do not control the brakes.
OFF: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist deactivates.

The warning light illuminates on the LCD display, when you cancel Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. The driver can monitor Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist ON/OFF status on the LCD display. Also, the warning light illuminates when the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is turned off (Traction & Stability control disabled.).

When the warning light remains ON with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist activated, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the function checked.