Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings

Forward Safety

ONQ5031374L
ONQ5EP051048L

A: Driver assistance

  1. Forward safety

  2. Active Assist

  3. Warning Only

  4. Off

With the vehicle on, select Driver assistance → Forward safety from the Settings menu to set whether or not to use each function.

  • Active Assist: 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 or steering assist (if equipped) will be applied depending on the collision risk.

  • Warning Only: 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 and steering (if equipped) will not be assisted. The driver must apply the brake pedal or steer the vehicle if necessary.

  • Off: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will turn 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 vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

  • If Warning only is selected, braking and steering (if equipped) is not assisted.

  • Steering wheel vibration (if equipped) can be turned on or off. Select or deselect Driver assistance → Haptic warning from the Settings menu.

NOTE

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will turn off when ESC is turned off by pressing and holding the ESC OFF button. The warning light ( ) will appear on the cluster.