2021 KIA STINGER Owners Manual

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The warning light illumi-
nates on the LCD display,
when you cancel FCA sys-
tem. The driver can moni-
tor the FCA ON/OFF status on the
LCD display. Also, the warning light
illuminates when the ESC(Electronic
Stability Control) is turned off
(Traction & Stability control
disabled.). When the warning light
remains ON with FCA activated,
have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
The driver can select the initial warn-
ing activation time in the User
Settings in the instrument cluster
LCD display. The options for the ini-
tial Forward Collision Warning
include the following:
selected, the initial
Forward Collision Warning
is activated earlier than
normal. This setting maxi-
mizes the amount of dis-
tance between the vehicle
or pedestrian ahead before
the initial warning occurs. If
the ‘EARLY’ condition feels
too sensitive, change it into
‘NORMAL’.

selected, the initial
Forward Collision
Warning is activated nor-
mally. This setting allows
for a smaller amount of
distance between the
vehicle or pedestrian
ahead before the initial
warning occurs than
EARLY mode.
selected, the initial Forward
Collision Warning is activat-
ed later than normal. This
setting reduces the amount
of distance between the
vehicle or pedestrian ahead
before the initial warning
occurs. Select this condition
only when traffic is light,
and you are driving slowly.

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Prerequisite for activation
FCA will activate when FCA is
selected on the LCD display, and
when the following prerequisites are
satisfied:
- The ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) is activated.
- The driving speed is over 6 mph
(10 km/h). (FCA only works within
a certain range of vehicle speeds)
- When FCA recognizes a vehicle or
the pedestrian in front. (FCA may
not recognize every obstacle or
provide warnings and braking in
every situation, so do not rely on
FCA to stop the vehicle in
instances where the driver sees an
obstacle and has the ability to
apply the brakes) FCA automatically activates upon
placing the ignition switch to the ON
position. The driver can deactivate
FCA by canceling the system set-
ting on the LCD display.
FCA automatically deactivates
upon canceling the ESC. When the
ESC is canceled, FCA cannot be
activated on the LCD display.
In this situation, FCA warning light
will illuminate.
FCA may not operate properly
according to the frontal situation,
the direction of pedestrian speed.
If you select “Warning only”, FCA
system activates and produces
only warning alarms in accordance
with the collision risk levels.WARNING
To avoid driver distractions, do
not attempt to set or cancel FCA
while operating the vehicle.

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FCA warning message and
system control
FCA system produces warning mes-
sages, warning alarms, and emer-
gency braking based on the level of
risk of a frontal collision, such as
when a vehicle ahead suddenly
brakes, or when the system detects
that a collision with a pedestrian is
imminent.
Collision Warning (1st warning)
The warning message appears on
the LCD display with the warning
alarms.
FCA controls the brakes within cer-
tain limit to reduce the impact from
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 con-
trol the brake.
Emergency braking (2nd warning)
The warning message appears on
the LCD display with the warning
alarms.
FCA controls the brakes within cer-
tain limit to reduce the impact from
the collision.
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 con-
trol the brake.
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Brake operation
In an urgent situation, the braking
system enters into the ready status
for prompt reaction against the dri-
ver’s depressing the brake pedal.
FCA provides additional braking
power for optimum braking per-
formance when the driver depress-
es the brake pedal.
The braking control is automatical-
ly deactivated, when the driver
sharply depresses the accelerator
pedal, or when the driver abruptly
operates the steering wheel.
The braking control is automatical-
ly canceled when risk factors dis-
appear.
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NOTICE
FCA system assesses the risk of a
collision by monitoring several vari-
ables such as the distance to the
vehicle/pedestrian ahead, the speed
of the vehicle/pedestrian ahead, and
the driver's operation of the vehicle.
Certain conditions such as
inclement weather and road condi-
tions may affect the operation of
FCA system.
WARNING
Never deliberately drive danger-
ously to activate the system as
such conduct increases the risk
of an accident.
WARNING
FCA is a supplemental system
and cannot completely stop the
vehicle in all situations or avoid
all collisions. It is the responsi-
bility of the driver to safely drive
and control the vehicle.
CAUTION
The driver should always exer-
cise caution when operating the
vehicle, even though there is no
warning message or warning
alarm. While other beeps such
as the seat belt warning sound
are in operation and override
FCA alarming system, FCA
beeps may not occur.

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FCA sensor
(Front Camera/Front Radar)
In order for FCA system to operate
properly, always make sure the sen-
sor or sensor cover is clean and free
of dirt, snow, and debris.Dirt, snow, or foreign substances on
the lens may adversely affect the
sensing performance of the sensor.
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NOTICE
• Do not install any accessories, such
as a license plate bracket or
bumper sticker near the sensor
area. Do not replace the bumper
by yourself. Doing so may adverse-
ly affect the sensing performance.
• Always keep the sensor/bumper
area clean.
• Use only a soft cloth to wash the
vehicle. Also, do not spray highly
pressurized water on the sensor
installed on the bumper.
• Be careful not to apply unneces-
sary force on the frontal sensor
area. When the sensor moves out
of the correct position due to
external force, the system may not
operate correctly and may not
provide a warning light or mes-
sage. In this case, we recommend
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
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• Use only the genuine Kia sensor
cover. Do not arbitrarily apply
paint on the sensor cover.
• Do not tint the window or install
stickers, or accessories around the
inside mirror where the camera is
installed.
• Make sure the frontal camera
installation point does not get wet.
• Do not impact or arbitrarily
remove any radar/camera compo-
nents.
• Do not place reflective
objects(white paper or mirror etc.)
on the dashboard. The system may
activate unnecessarily due to
reflection of the sunlight.
• Excessive audio system volume
may prevent occupants from hear-
ing FCA system warning alarm.
• If the front bumper becomes dam-
aged in the area around the radar
sensor, FCA system may not oper-
ate properly. We recommend you
have the vehicle inspected by
authorized Kia dealer.
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Warning message and warning
light
When the sensor is covered or the
sensor lens is dirty with foreign sub-
stances, such as snow or rain, FCA
system may not be able to detect
vehicles or pedestrians. In this case,
a warning message ("Forward
Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA)
system disabled. Radar blocked") will
appear to notify the driver. Remove
the foreign substances to allow FCA
system to function.Remove any dirt, snow, or debris and
clean the radar sensor cover before
operating FCA system.
FCA may not properly operate in an
area (e.g. open terrain), where any
substances are not detected after
turning ON the engine.
Even if this warning does not occur,
the system may not operate.
FCA system may not activate
according to the road conditions,
inclement weather, driving conditions
or traffic conditions.
System malfunction
When FCA is not working properly,
FCA warning light ( ) will illumi-
nate and the warning message 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.
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Due to sensing limitation, FCA may
not produce warning messages or
warning alarms in certain situa-
tions. Read the section "Limitation
of the system" for more informa-
tion.
When there is a malfunction with
FCA, the automatic braking control
does not operate even with other
braking systems normally operat-
ing. FCA only recognizes vehicles and
pedestrians in front of it while driv-
ing forward. It does not identify any
animals or vehicles in the opposite
direction.
FCA can not recognize cross-traf-
fic or parked vehicles presenting a
sideprofile.
FCA system may not activate if the
driver applies the brake pedal to
avoid the risk of a collision.
FCA system does not operate
when the vehicle is in reverse. In
these cases, you must maintain a
safe braking distance, and if nec-
essary, depress the brake pedal to
reduce the driving speed.
FCA system does not always oper-
ate against all vehicles or pedestri-
ans.
Limitation of the system
FCA system is designed to monitor
the vehicle ahead or a pedestrian on
the roadway through radar signals
and camera recognition to warn the
driver that a collision is imminent,
and if necessary, apply emergency
braking. In certain situations, the
radar sensor or the camera may not
be able to detect the vehicle or
pedestrian ahead. In these cases,
FCA system may not operate. The
driver must pay careful attention in
the following situations where FCA
operation may be limited:WARNING
FCA is only a supplemental sys-
tem for the driver’s conven-
ience.
It is the driver's responsibility to
control the vehicle. Do not sole-
ly depend on FCA system.
Rather, maintain a safe braking
distance, and, if necessary,
depress the brake pedal to
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Recognizing vehicles
The sensor may be limited when:
- The radar or the camera is con-
taminated with foreign substances.
- It heavily rains or snows.
- There is electromagnetic interfer-
ence.
- Something in the path of travel
deflects the radar waves.
- The vehicle in front has a narrow
body. (i.e. motor cycle and bicycle)
- The driver's view is not clear due to
backlight, reflected light, or dark-
ness.
- The camera cannot contain the full
image of the vehicle in front.
- The vehicle in front is a special
vehicle, such as a heavily-loaded
truck or a trailer.
- The outside brightness is greatly
changed, such as entering/exiting
a tunnel.
- The vehicle driving is on a rough or
bumpy road.
- The radar/camera sensor recogni-
tion is limited.- The vehicle in front is driving errat-
ically
- The vehicle is driven near areas
containing metal substances such
as a construction zone, railroad,
etc.
- Moisture on the windshield is not
completely removed or frozen.
- The weather is misty.
- The vehicle in front does not turn
ON the rear lights, does not have
rear lights, has asymmetric rear
lights, or has rear lights out of
angle.
- The vehicle is on unpaved or
uneven rough surfaces, or roads
with sudden gradient changes.
- The vehicle is moving under ground
level or inside a building.
- If a sudden change in the sensor
recognition takes place while driv-
ing over a speed bump,
- When the vehicle is severely shaken,
- When driving around a circular
intersection with a vehicle or object
in front.- If the front of the camera lens is
contaminated by front glass tinting,
film, water repellent coating, dam-
age on glass, or foreign matter
(sticker, insect, etc.)
- The radar or camera or camera
lens is damaged.
- If the headlights of the vehicle are
not used at night or in a tunnel sec-
tion, or the light is too weak
- If street light or the light of a vehi-
cle coming from the opposite direc-
tion is reflected or when sunlight is
reflected by water on the road sur-
face
- When the back light is projected in
the direction of the vehicle's motion
(including the headlights of vehi-
cles)
- Road sign, shadow on the road,
tunnel entrance, toll gate, partial
pavement