Explaining Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist^*

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist^* (FCA) is designed to detect and monitor a vehicle ahead or a pedestrian in the roadway through front view camera recognition and front radar signals and can potentially warn the driver if a collision is imminent, and if necessary, temporarily apply emergency braking.

Initially, FCA^* is designed to offer a Forward Collision Warning^* (FCW) when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist, emitting an audible warning and visual alert on the instrument cluster.

If the system detects that the collision risk has increased, FCA^* is designed to automatically apply the brakes to reduce speed, potentially helping to reduce the effects of a possible collision.

FCA^* is designed to activate under the following conditions:

• Ignition switch is ON
• Vehicle is traveling faster than 5 MPH
• Electronic Stability Control^* (ESC) is ON

Adjusting FCA^* Settings

Activating/Deactivating FCA^*

• In the Infotainment System, navigate to Vehicle Settings > Driver Assistance > Forward Safety and choose from the following options:
  • Active Assist: Provides a warning message, an audible warning, steering wheel vibration (if equipped), and provides braking assist
  • Warning Only: Provides a warning message and an audible warning
  • Off: No warnings or assistance
• Note: FCA^* is on by default in most Kia models. FCA^* will also be activated by default when the ignition is cycled on, even if it was previously set to OFF.

Adjusting FCA^* Initial Warning Timing (If Equipped)

• Navigate to Vehicle Settings > Driver Assistance > Warning Timing and choose from the following options:
  • Early: Maximizes the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
  • Normal/Standard: Allows for a lower amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
  • Late: Greatly reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs

Adjusting FCA^* Warning Volume (If Equipped)

• Navigate to Vehicle Settings > Driver Assistance > Warning Volume and choose from the following options:
  • High
  • Medium
  • Low

Check out the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist video to learn more to help you explain this feature to your customers during Delivery or at the Service Drive. You can watch this video at any time and can even be shared with customers.

Sincerely,

Ownership Experience Team
Kia America, Inc.