Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction

When Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is not working properly the warning light (

) will appear and the warning message will appear for a few seconds.

After the message disappears, the master warning light () will appear. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 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 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. 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, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 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 ahead. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not activate and the warning message will not be displayed.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may unnecessarily produce the warning message and the warning alarms. Also, due to the sensing limitation, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not produce the warning message and the warning alarm at all.
When there is a malfunction with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, the autonomous emergency braking does not operate upon detecting a collision risk even with other braking systems normally operating.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operates only for the vehicle/pedestrian in front, while driving forward. It does not operate for any animals or vehicles in the opposite direction.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not activate if the driver applies the brake pedal before warning to avoid risk of collision.
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). 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.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not activate depending on road or driving conditions.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not activate to all types of vehicles.