Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled
A: Forward Safety system disabled. Camera obscured
When the front windshield where the front view camera is located, front radar cover or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If this occurs the warning message, and the (
) and (
) warning lights will appear on the cluster.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate properly when snow, rain or foreign material is removed.
If Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate properly after obstruction (snow, rain, or foreign material) is removed, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Even though the warning message or warning light does not appear on the cluster, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate.
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain), where there is nothing to detect, or detecting sensor is covered in foreign material after turning ON the vehicle.