Kia Rio: Driving your vehicle / Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system (Radar type)

Kia Rio 2017-2022 YB Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system (Radar type)

FCA system is designed to detect and monitor a vehicle ahead in the roadway through sensors (i.e., radar) to warn the driver that a collision is imminent and, if necessary, apply emergency braking.

❈ Radar type FCA system does not operate to detect pedestrians in front.

WARNING - Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist (FCA) Limitations

FCA system is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving practices. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead to ensure it is safety to use FCA system.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when using Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist (FCA) system:

This system is only a supplemental system and is not intended to, nor does it, replace the need for extreme care and attention of the driver. The sensing range and objects detectable by the sensors are limited. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.
NEVER drive too fast for the road conditions or while cornering.
Always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring. FCA system does not stop the vehicle completely and does not avoid collisions. FCA system does not stop the vehicle completely and is not a collision avoidance system.

Good braking practices

Check to be sure the parking brake is not engaged and that the parking brake indicator light is out before driving away. Driving through water may get the brakes wet. They can also get wet whe ...

System setting and activation

System setting The driver can activate FCA system by placing the ignition switch to the ON position and by selecting 'User Settings' → 'Driver Assistance' → 'Forward Collision-Avoidance Assis ...

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