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

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2021 Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system (Camera type)

FCA system is designed to detect and monitor the vehicle ahead in the roadway through camera recognition to warn the driver that a collision is imminent, and if necessary, apply emergency braking.

❈ Camera type FCA system does not operate for pedestrians in front.

WARNING

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

This system is only a supplemental system and it 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 in accordance with the road conditions or while cornering.
Always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring. FCA does not stop the vehicle completely and does not avoid collisions.

Good braking practices

WARNING Whenever leaving vehicle or parking, always set the parking brake as far as possible and fully engage the vehicle's transaxle into the park position. Vehicles not fully engaged in park with ...

System setting and activation

System setting The driver can activate FCA by placing the ignition switch to the ON position and by selecting: "User Settings Driver assistance Forward safety" - If you select "Active assist", ...

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