Forward/Side Safety: (if equipped)

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  1. Driver Assistance

  2. Driving Safety

  3. Forward/Side Safety

With the vehicle on, select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety > Forward/Side Safety on the infotainment system.

  • Forward/Side Safety: Collision warning or emergency steering may assist the driver in a collision-imminent situation. If you deselect the setting, Forward safety will turn off and the Emergency steering warning light () will appear on the cluster.

The driver can monitor Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist On/Off status from the Settings menu. If the Forward Safety warning light () or Emergency steering warning light () remains ON when Forward safety or Forward/side safety is selected, have your Kia inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

When the vehicle is restarted, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will always turn on. However, if Forward safety is deselected, the driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely.

CAUTION
  • Forward safety settings include 'Basic function', 'Junction Turning function', and 'Direct Oncoming function'. Forward Cross-Traffic Safety include 'Junction Crossing function', Forward/Side Cross-Traffic Safety includes 'Lane change oncoming function', 'Lane change side function' and 'Evasive Steering Assist function'.

  • If Forward safety is set to Off 'Junction Crossing function' will not operate even if Forward Cross Traffic Safety and Forward/Side Cross Traffic Safety are selected.

  • When the vehicle and the trailer is connected electrically, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist automatically turns off. In this case, you cannot get help from Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Always drive with care. (if Kia genuine part equipped)