Kia Forte: Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA)
(Camera + Radar type) / FCA warning message and
system control
The FCA system produces warning
messages, warning alarms, and
emergency braking based on the risk
of a frontal collision, such as when a
vehicle ahead suddenly brakes.
The driver can select the initial warning
activation time in the User
Settings in the LCD display. The
options for the initial Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist include
Early, Normal or Late initial warning
time.
Collision Warning! (1st warning)
This warning message appears on
the LCD display with a warning
chime.
Additionally, the engine management
system intervenes to help decelerate
the vehicle.
- Your vehicle speed may decelerate
moderately.
- The FCA system limitedly controls
the brakes to preemptively mitigate
impact from a collision.
Emergency braking! (2nd warning)
This warning message appears on
the LCD display with a warning
chime.
Additionally, the engine management
system intervenes to help decelerate
the vehicle.
- The FCA system limitedly controls
the brakes to preemptively mitigate
impact from a collision. The brake
control is maximized just before a
collision.
System setting
When the ignition switch is turned
on, Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist (FCA) automatically gets activated.
The system can be deactivated
if the driver cancels the system
f ...
In an emergency situation, the
braking system enters in ready status
for prompt reaction upon the
driver depressing the brake pedal.
The FCA system provides additional
braking power f ...
Other information:
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, if the immobilizer
indicator () goes off after blinking
5 times, your transponder
equipped in the ignition key is out of
order. You cannot start the engine
without the limp home procedure. To
start the engine, you have to input
yo ...
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be performed
by the owner or an authorized
Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer
as ...