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Function malfunction

When FCA is not working properly, 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner

Warning

FCA is only a supplemental function for the driver's safety. It is the driver's responsibility to control the vehicle operation. Do not solely depend on FCA. Rather, maintain a safe braking distance, and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce the driving speed or stop the vehicle.

  • In certain instances and under certain driving conditions, FCA 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 or front radar may not detect the vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist (if equipped) ahead. FCA may not activate and the warning message will not be displayed.

  • FCA may unnecessarily produce the warning message and the warning alarms. Also, due to the sensing limitation, FCA may not produce the warning message and the warning alarm at all.

  • When there is a malfunction with FCA, the autonomous emergency braking does not operate upon detecting a collision risk even with other braking systems normally operating.

  • FCA operates only for the vehicle/pedestrian in front, whilst driving forward. It does not operate for any animals or vehicles in the opposite direction.

  • FCA may not activate if the driver applies the brake pedal before warning to avoid risk of collision.

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

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

  • FCA does not detect vehicles in the opposite lane.

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

  • FCA 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.

  • FCA may not activate depending on road or driving conditions.

  • FCA may not activate to all types of vehicles.