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.
The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system is designed to help detect
and monitor the vehicle or pedestrians ahead in the roadway through camera recognition
to warn the driver that a coll ...
The FCA system produces warning messages, warning alarms, and emergency braking
based on the level of risk of a frontal collision, such as when a vehicle ahead
suddenly brakes.
The driver can sel ...
Other information:
A detection device located within the front passenger seat cushion.
An electronic system which determines whether the passenger air bag systems
should be activated or deactivated.
An indicator light located on the instrument panel which illuminates the
words PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear door trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdri ...