Forward Safety

ONQ5031374L
ONQ5EP051048L

A: Driver Assistance

  1. Forward Safety

  2. Active Assist

  3. Warning Only

  4. Off

With the vehicle on, select User Settings→ Driver Assistance → Forward Safety from the settings menu in the instrument cluster or select Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Forward Safety from the infotainment system 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 depending on the collision risk levels. Braking assist will be applied depending on the collision risk.

  • Warning Only: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn the driver with a warning message and an audible warning depending on the collision risk levels. Braking will not be assisted. The driver must apply the brake pedal if necessary.

  • Off: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will turn off. The Forward Safety 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 ( ) remains ON when Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is ON, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

When the vehicle is restarted, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will always turn on. The driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely. If Off is selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will not operate.

CAUTION

If Warning Only is selected, braking is not assisted.

NOTE

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