Kia Rio: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system (Radar type) / FCA system warning message and system control

Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system (Radar type) / FCA system warning message and system control

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, or when there is no following distance from the vehicle in front.

Forward Warning (1st warning)

The warning message appears on the LCD display with the warning.

Collision Warning (2nd warning)

The warning message appears on the LCD display with the warning chime.
The vehicle will reduce its speed to a certain limit.
- The brake activates gradually for vehicles ahead.
- The brake control activates within an arranged limit to ease the impact from a collision.

Emergency braking (3rd warning)

The warning message appears on the LCD display with the warning chime.
The vehicle will reduce its speed to a certain limit.
- The brake control activates within an arranged limit to ease the impact from a collision. Maximum brake control is activated just before the collision.

Prerequisite for activation

FCA system will activate when FCA system is selected on the LCD display, and when the following prerequisites are satisfied: - The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is activated. - The driving sp ...

Brake operation

In an emergency situation, the braking system enters in ready status for prompt reaction upon the driver depressing the brake pedal. FCA system provides additional braking power for optimum br ...

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