Forward Safety

A: Driver assistance
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Forward safety
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Active assist
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Warning only
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Off
With the vehicle on, select Settings → Vehicle → Driver assistance → Forward safety from the infotainment system screen to set whether or not to use each function.
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Active assist: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn the driver with a warning message, an audible warning and steering wheel vibration depending on the collision risk levels. Braking assist or steering assist (if equipped) will be applied depending on the collision risk.
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Warning only: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn the driver with a warning message, an audible warning and steering wheel vibration depending on the collision risk levels. Braking and steering (if equipped) will not be assisted. The driver must apply the brake pedal or steer the vehicle if necessary.
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Off: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will turn off. The warning light (
) will illuminate 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 vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
: (if equipped)Forward Cross-Traffic Safety : (if equipped)

A: Driver assistance
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Forward safety
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Fwd. cross-traffic safety
With the vehicle on, select Settings → Vehicle → Driver assistance → Forward safety → Fwd. cross-traffic safety from the infotainment system screen to turn on Junction Crossing function and deselect to turn off the function.
When the vehicle is restarted, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will always turn on. However, if Off is selected, the driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely.
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If Warning only is selected, braking and steering (if equipped) is not assisted.
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The settings for Forward Safety include 'Basic function' and 'Junction Turning', ‘Lane-Change Oncoming', 'Lane-Change Side' and 'Evasive Steering Assist' (if equipped).
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If Forward Safety is set to Off, Junction Crossing function will not operate even when Fwd. cross-traffic safety (if equipped) is selected.
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Steering wheel vibration can be turned on or off. Select or deselect Settings → Vehicle → Driver assistance → Haptic warning from the infotainment system screen.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will turn off when ESC is turned off by pressing and holding the ESC OFF button. The warning light (
) will illuminate on the cluster.