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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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NOTICE
In some instances, FCA system may
be canceled when subjected to elec-
tromagnetic interference.
When replacing or reinstalling the
windshield, front bumper or
radar/camera after removal, have
the vehicle inspected by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
WARNING
FCA cannot avoid all collisions.
FCA might not completely stop
the vehicle before a collision,
due to ambient weather and
road conditions. The driver has
the responsibility to drive safely
and control the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not use FCA system when
towing a vehicle. Cancel the
FCA in the User Settings on
the LCD display before tow-
ing. Brake application by FCA
system while towing may
adversely affect your safety.
Use extreme caution when the
vehicle in front of you has
cargo that extends rearward
from the cab, or when the
vehicle in front of you has
higher ground clearance.
FCA system is designed to
detect and monitor the vehicle
ahead or detect a pedestrian
in the roadway through radar
signals and camera recogni-
tion. It is not designed to
detect bicycles, motorcycles,
or smaller wheeled objects
such as luggage bags, shop-
ping carts, or strollers.
WARNING
Never try to test the operation
of FCA system. Doing so may
cause severe injury or death.

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Smart Cruise Control system has
malfunctioned.
The accelerator pedal is continu-
ously depressed for long time.
When activating the ISG mode.
When the braking control is operat-
ed for Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist(FCA)
The vehicle stops and goes repeat-
edly for a long period of time.
When the parking brake is locked. Engine has some problems.
Each of these actions will cancel
Smart Cruise Control system opera-
tion. (The set speed and vehicle-to-
vehicle distance on the LCD display
will go off.)
If Smart Cruise Control system is
cancelled automatically, Smart
Cruise Control system will not
resume even though the RES+ or
SET- lever is moved.
If Smart Cruise Control system is
canceled during a scenario that is
not discussed in the preceding
"Cancelled automatically" section,
have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
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NOTICE
If the system is automatically can-
celled, the warning chime will sound
and a message will appear for a few
seconds. You must adjust the vehicle
speed by depressing the accelerator
or brake pedal according to the road
and driving conditions ahead.
Always check the road conditions.
Do not rely on the warning chime.
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The vehicle will maintain the set
speed, when the lane ahead is
clear.
The vehicle will slow down or
speed up within selected speed to
maintain the selected distance,
when there is a vehicle ahead of
you in the lane. (A vehicle will
appear in front of your vehicle in
the LCD display only when there is
an actual vehicle in front of you)
If the vehicle ahead speeds up,
your vehicle will travel at a steady
cruising speed after accelerating to
the selected speed.
The warning chime sounds and
LCD display blinks if it is hard to
maintain the selected distance to
the vehicle ahead.
If the warning chime sounds,
actively adjust the vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal
according to the road condition
ahead and driving condition.
Even if the warning chime is not acti-
vated, always pay attention to the
driving conditions to prevent danger-
ous situations from occurring.If the vehicle ahead (vehicle speed:
less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) moves
to the next lane, the warning chime
will sound and a message will
appear.
Adjust your vehicle speed for vehi-
cles or objects that can suddenly
appear in front of you by depressing
the brake pedal according to the
road and driving conditions ahead.In heavy traffic
Use switch or pedal to accelerate
In traffic, your vehicle will stop if the
vehicle ahead of you stops. Also, if
the vehicle ahead of you starts
moving, your vehicle will start as
well. However, if the vehicle stops
for more than 3 seconds, you must
depress the accelerator pedal or
push up the toggle switch (RES+)
to start driving.
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CAUTION
While other beeps such as the
seat belt warning sound are in
operation and override the SCC
alarming system, SCC beeps
may not occur.

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If you push Smart Cruise Control
toggle switch (RES+ or SET-) while
Auto Hold and Smart Cruise
Control is operating, the Auto Hold
will be released regardless of
accelerator pedal operation and
the vehicle will start to move. The
AUTO HOLD indicator changes
from green to white. (if equipped
with EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake))Radar to detect distance to the
vehicle ahead
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system
uses a sensor to detect distance to
the vehicle ahead.
If the sensor is covered with dirt or
other foreign matter, the vehicle to
vehicle distance control may not
operate correctly.
Always keep the sensor clean.
Warning message
Smart Cruise Control disabled. Radar
blocked
When the sensor lens cover is blocked
with dirt, snow, or debris, Smart
Cruise Control system operation may
stop temporarily. If this occurs, a warn-
ing message will appear on the LCD
display. Remove any dirt, snow, or
debris and clean the radar sensor lens
cover before operating Smart Cruise
Control system. Smart Cruise Control
system may not properly activate, if
the radar is totally contaminated, or if
any substance is not detected after
turning ON the engine (e.g. in an open
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Your vehicle may be equipped with
the ISG system, which reduces fuel
consumption by automatically shut-
ting down the engine, when the vehi-
cle is at a standstill. (For example :
red light, stop sign and traffic jam)
The engine starts automatically as
soon as the starting conditions are
met.
The ISG system is ON whenever the
engine is running.
ISG is active by default at vehicle
start-up. When ignition is cycled, ISG
will turn ON again.
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NOTICE
When the engine automatically
starts by the ISG system, some
warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC
OFF, EPS or Parking brake warn-
ing light) may turn on for a few sec-
onds.
This happens because of the system
logic whenever the engine start. It
does not mean the system has mal-
functioned.
Auto stop
To stop the engine in idle stop
mode
Stop the vehicle completely by
pressing the brake pedal when the
shift lever is in the D (Drive) or N
(Neutral) position.
The engine will stop and the green
AUTO STOP( ) indicator on the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
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If you open the engine hood in auto
stop mode, the following will hap-
pen:
• The ISG system will deactivate
(the light on the ISG OFF button
will illuminate).
• A message will appear on the LCD display. (Continued)
ISG (IDLE STOP AND GO) SYSTEM
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Condition of ISG system oper-
ation
The ISG system will operate
under the following condition:
The driver’s seatbelt is fastened
The driver’s door and hood are
closed
The brake vacuum pressure is
adequate
The battery sensor is activated and
the battery is sufficiently charged
Outside temperature is not too low
or too high
The vehicle is driven over a con-
stant speed and stops
The climate control system satis-
fies the conditions
The vehicle is sufficiently warmed
up
The incline is gradual
The steering wheel is turned less
than 180 degrees and then the
vehicle stops
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NOTICE
• If the ISG system does not meet
the operation condition, the ISG
system is deactivated. The light on
the ISG OFF button will illumi-
nate and a message “Auto Stop
conditions not met” will appear on
the LCD display.
• If the light or notice comes on con-
tinuously, please check the opera-
tion condition.
ISG system deactivation
If you wish to deactivate the ISG
system, press the ISG OFF button
(1). The light on the ISG OFF but-
ton will illuminate.
If you press the ISG OFF button
again, the system will be activated
and the light on the ISG OFF but-
ton will turn off.
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LKA system operation
To activate/deactivate LKA system:
With the ignition switch in the ON
position, press LKA system button
located on the instrument panel on
the lower left hand side of the driver.
The indicator in the cluster display
will initially illuminate white.
When the indicator (white) activated
in the previous ignition cycle, the
system turns on without any control.If you press LKA system button
again, the indicator on the cluster
display will go off.
The color of indicator will change
depend on the condition of LKA sys-
tem.
- White : Sensor does not detect the
lane marker or vehicle
speed is less than 40 mph
(64 km/h).
- Green : Sensor detects the lane
marker and system is able
to control the steering.
LKA system activation
To see LKA system screen on the
LCD display in the cluster, Tab to
the Assist mode ( ).
For further details, refer to "User
Setting Mode" in chapter 4.
After LKA system is activated, if
both lane markers are detected,
vehicle speed is over 40 mph (64
km/h) and all the activation condi-
tions are satisfied, a green steering
wheel indicator will illuminate and
the steering wheel will be controlled.
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WARNING
LKA system is a system to help
prevent the driver from leaving
the lane. However, the driver
should not solely rely on the
system but always check the
road conditions when driving.