Forward/Side safety: (if equipped)
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While the vehicle is ON, tap on the infotainment system screen to change the Forward/Side Safety settings.
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.
You can monitor Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist setting status on the Settings menu of the infotainment system screen. If the Forward Safety warning light (
) or Emergency steering warning light (
) remains ON when Forward safety or Forward/Side safety is selected, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Automatic Activation
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is automatically activated under the following driving convenience conditions:
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When both Lane Following Assist (LFA) and Smart Cruise Control (SCC) are turned on.
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When Highway Driving Assist(HDA) is turned on.: (if equipped)
If you try to turn off Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) while it has been automatically activated due to the conditions above, a warning message will appear and the system will not turn off.
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After turning the power off and on, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist automatically turns on. You can turn off each function from the settings menu while the vehicle is stopped; however, in this case, you will not receive the assistance of the deactivated Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Always drive with caution.
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When Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is turned on automatically, it will remain on even if you turn off the driving convenience functions. To turn off Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, stop the vehicle and then turn off the driving convenience functions.
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Even when Forward safety is turned ON, it is the driver’s responsibility to remain alert and in control of the vehicle. However, if Forward safety is turned OFF, the system will be unable to provide assistance.
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Forward Safety settings include the “Basic,” “Junction Turning,” and “Direct Oncoming” functions. Forward Cross-Traffic Safety includes the “Junction Crossing” function. Forward/Side Safety includes the “Lane Change Oncoming”, “Lane Change Side”, and “Evasive Steering Assist” functions.: (if equipped)
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If Forward Safety is set to OFF, even if Forward Cross-Traffic Safety and Forward/Side Safety are selected, “Junction Crossing” function will not operate.: (if equipped)
