Kia Optima: Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) system / 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 → Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist' The FCA system 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. 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 on the LCD display. Go to the 'User Settings → Driver Assistance → Forward Collision Warning → Early/Normal/Late'.

The options for the initial Forward Collision Warning includes 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 pedestrians 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 pedestrians ahead before the initial warning occurs compared to the 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 pedestrians ahead before the initial warning occurs. Select this condition only when traffic is light, and you are driving slowly.

Prerequisite for activation

The FCA gets ready to be activated, when the FCA is selected on the LCD display, and when the following prerequisites are satisfied.

- The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is activated.
- Vehicle speed is over 8 km/h (5 mph). (The FCA is only activated within a certain speed range.)
- The system detects a vehicle or pedestrian in front, which may collide with your vehicle. (The FCA may not be activated or may sound a warning alarm in accordance with the driving situation or vehicle condition.)

❈The FCA may not operate properly according to the frontal situation, the direction and speed of pedestrian.

WARNING

• Completely stop the vehicle on a safe location before operating the switch on the steering wheel to activate/ deactivate the FCA system.
• The FCA automatically activates upon placing the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position. The driver can deactivate the FCA by canceling the system setting on the LCD display. To avoid driver distractions, do not attempt to set or cancel the FCA while driving the vehicle.
• The FCA automatically deactivates upon canceling the ESC (Electronic Stability Control). When the ESC is canceled, the FCA cannot be activated on the LCD display. The FCA warning light will illuminate, but it does not indicate a malfunction of the system.