Kia Rio: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system (Radar type) / System malfunction

• When FCA is not working properly, FCA warning light ( ) will illuminate and the warning message (“Check FCA system”) will appear for a few seconds. After the message disappears, the master warning light ( ) will illuminate. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
• FCA warning message may appear along with the illumination of the ESC warning light.

WARNING

• FCA system is only a supplemental system for the driver's convenience. The driver should hold the responsibility to control the vehicle operation. Do not solely depend on FCA system. Rather, maintain a safe braking distance, and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce the driving speed.
• In certain instances and under certain driving conditions, FCA system may activate prematurely. This initial warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime. Also, in certain instances the front radar sensor may not detect the vehicle ahead. FCA system may not activate and the warning message will not be displayed.
• If there is a malfunction with FCA system, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system is not applied even though the braking system is operating normally.
• If the vehicle in front stops suddenly, you may have less control of the brake system. Therefore, always keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
• FCA system may activate during braking and the vehicle may stop suddenly shifting loose objects toward the passengers. Always keep loose objects secured.
• FCA system may not activate if the driver applies the brake pedal to avoid a collision.
• The brake control may be insufficient, possibly causing a collision, if a vehicle in front abruptly stops. Always pay extreme caution.
• Occupants may get injured, if the vehicle abruptly stops by activated FCA system. Pay extreme caution.

WARNING

• FCA system operates only to detect vehicles in front of the vehicle.
• FCA system does not operate when the vehicle is in reverse.
• FCA system is not designed to detect other objects on the road.
• FCA system does not detect cross traffic vehicles that are approaching.
• FCA system cannot detect the driver approaching the side view of a parked vehicle (for example on a dead end street.)

In these cases, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce the driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.