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 and activation
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 ...
Brake operation
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:
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