Kia Forte: Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA)
(Camera + Radar type) / Sensor to detect the distance
from the vehicle in front
(front radar/camera)
By detecting the vehicle or pedestrian
ahead of the vehicle, the sensor
helps to operate the Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist when the
vehicle is at risk of a collision.
In order for the FCA system to operate
properly, always make sure the
sensor or sensor cover is clean and
free of dirt, snow, and debris. Dirt,
snow, or foreign substances on the
lens may adversely affect the sensing
performance of the sensor.
Warning message and warning
light
When the sensor is covered or the
sensor lens is dirty with foreign substances,
such as snow or rain, the
FCA system may not be able to
detect vehicles. In this situation, a
warning message (“Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
system disabled. Radar blocked”) will
appear to notify the driver. Remove
the foreign substances to allow the
FCA system to function property.
This is not a malfunction with the
FCA. To operate the FCA again,
remove the foreign substances.
The FCA may not properly operate in
an area (e.g. open terrain), where
vehicles or objects are not detected
after turning ON the engine.
✽ NOTICE
- Do not install any accessories,
such as license plate molding or
sticker, on the sensor area. Nor
arbitrarily replace the bumper.
Those may adversely affect the
sensing performance.
- Always keep the sensor/bumper
area clean.
- Use only soft materials to wash the
vehicle. Also, do not spray highlypressurized
water on the sensor
installed on the bumper.
- Be careful not to apply unnecessary
force on the frontal sensor
area. When the sensor moves out
of the correct position due to
external force, the system may not
operate normally and may not
provide a warning light or message.
In this situation, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
- Use only a genuine Kia sensor
cover, and do not apply any paint
on the sensor cover.
- Do not tint the window or install
stickers, or accessories around the
inside mirror where the camera is
installed.
- Make sure the frontal camera
installation point does not get wet.
- Do not impact, apply excessive
force to, or remove any
radar/camera components.
- Do not place reflective
objects(white paper or mirrors
etc.) on the dashboard.
The system may unnecessarily
activate or deactivate due to the
reflection of sunlight.
- Excessive audio system volume
may prevent occupants from hearing
the FCA system warning
alarm.
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 ...
When the FCA is not working properly,
the FCA warning light () will
illuminate and the warning message
will appear for a few seconds.
After the message disappears, the
master warni ...
Other information:
Service data
Service Data
Item
Specification
Type
Motor Driven Power Steering
Steering gear
Type
Rack & Pinion
Rack stroke
154 ± 1mm (6.0630 ± 0.03 ...
1. Press the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel to turn the system
on. The CRUISE indicator light in
the instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 30 km/h
(20 mph).
3. Move the lever down (to SET-),
and release it at the desire ...