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Function malfunction

Check Forward Collision Avoidance Assist system

  • When Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is not working properly, Forward Safety 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, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning message may appear along with the illumination of the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) warning light.

WARNING
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is only a supplemental function for the driver's convenience. The driver should hold the 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.

  • 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, in certain instances the front radar sensor or camera recognition function may not detect the vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist (if equipped) ahead. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not activate and the warning message will not be displayed.

  • Even if there is any problem with the brake control function of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, 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.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may activate during braking and the vehicle may stop suddenly shifting loose objects toward the passengers. Always keep loose objects secured.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 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 pay extreme caution.

  • Occupants may get injured, if the vehicle abruptly stops by the activated Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Pay extreme caution.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operates only to detect vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists in front of the vehicle.

WARNING
  • 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.)

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist cannot detect the cross traffic cyclist that are approaching.

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.