FORWARD COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (FCA)*

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is designed to detect a vehicle, a powered two-wheeler, a pedestrian, or a cyclist ahead on the road and may warn the driver of a possible collision with a warning message on the Instrument Cluster and a warning sound.

If FCA detects an increased risk of collision, it may automatically apply the brakes to potentially reduce the effects of a possible collision.

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Junction Turning function may help avoid a collision with an oncoming vehicle detected in an adjacent lane when turning left at a crossroad with the turn signal on by applying emergency braking

**Junction Crossing function **may help avoid a collision with oncoming vehicles detected on the left or right side when crossing an intersection by applying emergency braking

Direct Oncoming Response function may reduce the vehicle speed and temporarily apply braking when FCA detects a vehicle is approaching directly in front

Lane-Change Oncoming function may help avoid a possible collision with a detected oncoming vehicle when changing lanes by assisting the driver’s steering

Lane-Change Side function may help avoid a possible collision with the vehicle detected ahead in the next lane when changing lanes by assisting the driver’s steering

Evasive Steering Assist function may help avoid a possible collision with a vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist detected ahead in the same lane. When a risk of collision is detected, Evasive Steering Assist function will warn the driver and if the driver steers to avoid collision it may assist the driver’s steering. If FCA detects a risk of collision with a pedestrian or cyclist, it may warn the driver and potentially assist the driver’s steering

Reminders:

Once the risk factors are not detected, these functions will deactivate.

FCA Settings:

Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position.

FCA features can be turned ON/OFF by going to the Vehicle Settings in the Infotainment System:

Forward Safety Warning Timing: When in DRIVING SAFETY, select STANDARD or LATE. Use ‘Standard’ in normal driving conditions. If the Warning Timing seems sensitive, change it to ‘Late’

Warning Methods: To adjust the Warning Methods settings, go to Vehicle Settings, Driver Assistance, and under WARNING METHODS, you can adjust the Warning Volume, activate Haptic Warning and Driving Safety Priority

FCA will become active when the:

Quick Tips:

To adjust the WARNING VOLUME: Press the SETUP button to go to VEHICLE SETTINGS on the Infotainment System. Press VEHICLE, DRIVER ASSISTANCE, and under WARNING METHODS, you can adjust WARNING VOLUME, and turn HAPTIC WARNING and DRIVER SAFETY PRIORITY on or off.

Reminders:

  • FCA will be activated by default when the ignition is cycled ON, even when previous setting was OFF
  • If FCA is operating and the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is turned off, FCA is automatically turned off
  • FCA may warn the driver if the vehicle ahead is decelerating to turn or to pass a speed bump
  • When the FCA system is off, the FCA warning indicator may remain on in the Instrument Cluster

*See LEGAL page for legal information

Certain features are available only on select Kia models.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all objects in front of the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution. Actual User Settings steps may vary by model.

Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation. Refer to section 7 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

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