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

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2024 Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system (Camera +Radar type) / FCA warning message and system control

FCA produces warning messages and warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels of followings like vehicle’s sudden braking in front or lack of vehicle to vehicle distance or collision to pedestrians or cyclist. Also, it controls the brakes in accordance with the collision risk levels.

The driver can select the initial warning activation time in the User Settings in the LCD display. The options for the initial Forward Collision Warning include Normal or Late initial warning time.

Collision Warning (1st warning)

Kia Soul. FCA warning message and system control

Emergency braking (2nd warning)

Kia Soul. FCA warning message and system control

FCA controls the maximum brakes just before the collision.

- If you select "Warning only", FCA system activates and produces only warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels. You should control the brake directly because FCA system do not control the brake.

• The brake control is maximized just before a collision, reducing impact when it strikes a forward vehicle.

- It will operate if the vehicle speed is greater than 10 km/h and less than or equal to 80 km/h on a forward vehicle. (Depending on the condition of the vehicle ahead and the environment surrounding it, the possible maximum operating speed may be reduced.)
- For pedestrians and cyclists, the vehicle speed is greater than or equal to 10 km/h and less than 70 km/h. (Depending on the condition of pedestrians and bike riders and the surrounding environment the possible maximum operating speed may be reduced.)

System setting and activation
System setting The driver can activate FCA by placing the engine start/stop button to the ON position and by selecting: "User Settings Driver Assistance Forward safety" - If you select "Active ...

Brake operation
In an urgent situation, the braking system enters into the ready status for prompt reaction to assist the driver in depressing the brake pedal. FCA provides additional braking power for optimum braking ...

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