Forward/Side safety: (if equipped)

2026 Kia Tasman Forward/Side safety settings image. The infotainment screen displays the Vehicle settings menu with red callouts indicating (1) Driver assistance, (2) Driving safety, and (3) Forward/Side safety. Explains the menu path to activate the Forward/Side safety function.
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  1. Driver assistance

  2. Driving safety

  3. Forward/Side safety

With the vehicle on, select Settings > Vehicle > Driver assistance > Driving safety > Forward/Side safety on the infotainment system.

  • Forward/Side safety: Collision warning or emergency steering will assist the driver in a collision-imminent situation. If you deselect the setting, Forward safety will turn off and the Emergency steering warning light (2026 Kia Tasman Emergency steering warning light icon. The icon depicts two vehicles with a starburst mark between them and a steering wheel symbol above. It indicates that the emergency steering function is disabled or requires inspection.) 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 (2026 Kia Tasman Forward Safety warning light icon. The icon displays two vehicle outlines in a collision with a solid starburst and a left-pointing arrow below. It warns the driver of a potential forward collision or indicates the status of the Forward Safety system.) or Emergency steering warning light (2026 Kia Tasman Emergency steering warning light icon. The icon depicts two vehicles with a starburst mark between them and a steering wheel symbol above. It indicates that the emergency steering function is disabled or requires inspection.) remains ON when Forward safety or Forward/side safety is selected, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Automatic Activation

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will automatically turn on when the following driving convenience features are activated:

  • When both Lane Keeping Assist and Smart Cruise Control are turned on

  • When Highway Driving Assist is turned on

If Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is automatically activated under the above conditions and the driver attempts to turn it off, a warning message will appear and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist cannot be turned off.

NOTE

  • The following warning message will appear on the LCD display. For more details, refer to the malfunction and limitations section of the function.

    • Warning message: Check driver assistance system.

WARNING

  • When the engine is restarted, Forward Safety, Forward Cross-Traffic Safety, and Forward/Side Safety are automatically enabled. You can disable these features from the Settings menu, but doing so will prevent you from receiving assistance from the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system. Always drive with caution.

  • If a Kia genuine part or function capable of detecting trailer connection is applied, the system may recognize the trailer as connected and some driver assistance functions may be limited. Please refer to the detailed information in Driver assistance system limitations, and always drive with caution.

  • If Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is automatically turned on, it will remain active even if you disable other driving convenience features. To turn off FCA, first bring the vehicle to a complete stop and then disable the driving convenience feature.

CAUTION

  • Forward safety settings include 'Basic function', 'Junction Turning function', and 'Direct On coming function'. Forward Cross-Traffic Safety include 'Junction Crossing function', Forward/Side Safety includes 'Lane change oncoming function', 'Lane change side function' and 'Evasive Steering Assist function'. (if equipped)

  • If Forward safety is set to Off, Even if Forward Cross-Traffic safety and Forward/Side Safety is selected, 'Junction Crossing function' will not operate. (if equipped)