Forward Safety
With the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the On position, select 'Settings → Driver Assistance → Forward Safety' on the instrument cluster or 'Settings → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Forward Safety' on the infotainment system to set whether to use each function.
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If ‘Active Assist’ is selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn the driver with a warning message, an audible warning and steering wheel vibration (if equipped) depending on the collision risk levels. Braking assist will be applied in accordance with the collision risk
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If ‘Warning Only’ is selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn the driver with a warning message, an audible warning and steering wheel vibration (if equipped) depending on the collision risk levels.
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If ‘Off’ is selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will off. The
warning light will appear on the cluster.
The driver can monitor Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist On/Off status from the settings menu. If the
warning light remains On when Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is On, have the function checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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When the engine is restarted, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will always turn on.
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If 'Off' is selected from the settings menu, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will not operate so the driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely.
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If 'Warning Only' is selected, braking is not assisted.
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Steering wheel vibration (if equipped) can be turned on or off from the settings menu.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will turn off when ESC is turned off by pressing and holding the ESC OFF button and the
warning light will appear.