Kia Stinger: Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) / System setting and activation

System setting

The driver can activate the FCA by placing the ignition switch to the ON position and by selecting 'User Settings', 'Driver Assistance', and 'Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist'. The FCA deactivates, when the driver cancels the system setting.

The warning light illuminates on the LCD display, when you cancel the FCA system. The driver can monitor the FCA ON/OFF status on the LCD display. Also, the warning light illuminates when the ESC(Electronic Stability Control) is turned off (Traction & Stability control disabled.). When the warning light remains ON with the FCA activated, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

The driver can select the initial warning activation time in the User Settings in the instrument cluster LCD display. The options for the initial Forward Collision Warning include the following:

• EARLY - When this condition is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated earlier than normal. This setting maximizes the amount of distance between the vehicle or pedestrian ahead before the initial warning occurs. If the ‘EARLY’ condition feels too sensitive, change it into ‘NORMAL’.
• NORMAL - When this condition is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated normally. This setting allows for a smaller amount of distance between the vehicle or pedestrian ahead before the initial warning occurs than EARLY mode.
• LATE - When this condition is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated later than normal. This setting reduces the amount of distance between the vehicle or pedestrian ahead before the initial warning occurs. Select this condition only when traffic is light, and you are driving slowly.

Prerequisite for activation

The FCA will activate when the FCA is selected on the LCD display, and when the following prerequisites are satisfied:

- The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is activated.
- The driving speed is over 10 km/h (6 mph). (The FCA only works within a certain range of vehicle speeds)
- When the FCA recognizes a vehicle or the pedestrian in front. (The FCA may not recognize every obstacle or provide warnings and braking in every situation, so do not rely on the FCA to stop the vehicle in instances where the driver sees an obstacle and has the ability to apply the brakes)

WARNING

To avoid driver distractions, do not attempt to set or cancel the FCA while operating the vehicle.

• The FCA automatically activates upon placing the ignition switch to the ON position. The driver can deactivate the FCA by canceling the system setting on the LCD display.
• The FCA automatically deactivates upon canceling the ESC. When the ESC is canceled, the FCA cannot be activated on the LCD display. In this situation, the FCA warning light will illuminate.