Kia EV6: Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) / Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual / Driver assistance system / Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) / Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings

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Forward Safety

Kia EV6 Forward Safety settings menu on infotainment display

  1. Driver Assistance

  2. Driving Safety

  3. Forward Safety

While the Kia EV6 is in DRIVE READY mode, tap Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety on the infotainment screen to adjust the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings.

  • Forward Safety: The Kia EV6 may provide collision warnings or automatically apply emergency braking in collision-imminent situations. If this setting is deselected, the Forward Safety system will turn off and the Forward Safety warning light (Kia EV6 Forward Safety warning indicator icon) will illuminate on the instrument cluster.

Forward Cross-Traffic Safety: (if equipped)

Kia EV6 Forward Cross-Traffic Safety settings menu

  1. Driver Assistance

  2. Driving Safety

  3. Forward Cross-Traffic Safety

While the Kia EV6 is in DRIVE READY mode, tap Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety > Forward Cross-Traffic Safety on the infotainment system screen to configure the Junction Crossing function settings.

This feature helps the Kia EV6 monitor cross traffic at intersections and may provide braking assistance if a possible collision risk is detected while crossing through an intersection.

Forward/Side Safety: (if equipped)

Kia EV6 Forward and Side Safety settings display

  1. Driver Assistance

  2. Driving Safety

  3. Forward/Side Safety

While the Kia EV6 is in DRIVE READY mode, tap Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety > Forward/Side Safety on the infotainment display to configure the available Forward/Side Safety functions.

  • Forward/Side Safety: The Kia EV6 may provide collision warnings or emergency steering assistance during collision-imminent situations. If this setting is deselected, the Forward Safety system will turn off and the Emergency Steering warning light (Kia EV6 Emergency Steering warning indicator) will appear on the instrument cluster.

You can monitor the current Kia EV6 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system status through the infotainment settings menu.

If the Forward Safety warning light (Kia EV6 Forward Safety malfunction warning icon) or the Emergency Steering warning light (Kia EV6 Emergency Steering system warning icon) remains illuminated while the corresponding system is activated, have the Kia EV6 inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

The Kia EV6 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system automatically activates whenever the vehicle is started.

If you manually deactivate Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist through the settings menu, the system will no longer provide automatic assistance during potential collision situations.

Always operate the Kia EV6 carefully and remain attentive to surrounding traffic conditions.

CAUTION

  • The Forward Safety settings on the Kia EV6 include the Basic Function, Junction Turning Function, and Direct Oncoming Function.

    Forward Cross-Traffic Safety includes the Junction Crossing Function, while Forward/Side Safety includes the Lane Change Oncoming Function, Lane Change Side Function, and Evasive Steering Assist Function.: (if equipped)

  • If Forward Safety is turned OFF, the Junction Crossing Function will not operate even if Forward Cross-Traffic Safety or Forward/Side Safety remains selected. (if equipped)

  • When a trailer connector is plugged into the Kia EV6, the Forward/Side Safety function of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system automatically deactivates.

    In this situation, the Kia EV6 cannot provide assistance from the Forward/Side Safety function, so additional driver caution is required while towing.

    This automatic trailer detection function operates only when using a genuine Kia trailer kit capable of identifying trailer connection status.

Forward Safety Warning Timing

Kia EV6 Forward Safety Warning Timing adjustment menu

  1. Driver Assistance

  2. Driving Safety

  3. Forward Safety Warning Timing

While the Kia EV6 is in DRIVE READY mode, tap Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety > Forward Safety Warning Timing on the infotainment system screen to adjust the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning timing settings.

  • Use the Standard setting during normal driving conditions. If the warning sensitivity seems too aggressive, switch the Kia EV6 Warning Timing setting to Late.

  • If Late is selected, the Kia EV6 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system will provide warnings later than under the Standard setting.

CAUTION

  • Even when Standard Warning Timing is selected, the warning may still appear delayed if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly or unexpectedly.

  • Selecting Late Warning Timing may be more suitable during light traffic conditions or lower-speed urban driving situations.

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  • The Kia EV6 Forward/Side Safety settings do not provide a separate Warning Timing adjustment option.

  • The selected Warning Timing settings remain stored even after the Kia EV6 is turned off and restarted.

  • The Warning Timing menu availability may vary depending on Kia EV6 trim level, regional specification, or installed equipment.

Warning Methods

Kia EV6 Warning Methods settings screen for driver assistance alerts

  1. Driver Assistance

  2. Warning Methods

The Warning Methods settings can be configured while the Kia EV6 is powered on.

Select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Kia EV6 Warning Methods settings icon (Warning Methods) from the infotainment system settings menu to configure the following options:

  • Warning Volume: Adjusts the volume level of Kia EV6 driver assistance warning sounds. Even if Warning Volume is turned OFF, the system may still provide low-volume alerts for safety purposes.

  • Haptic Warning: Activates steering wheel vibration alerts to help improve driver awareness during warning situations.

  • Driving Safety Priority: Temporarily lowers the volume of other audio sources whenever the Kia EV6 Driving Safety systems issue warning alerts.

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  • The Warning Methods settings configured in the Kia EV6 may also apply to other driver assistance systems installed in the vehicle.

  • The selected Warning Methods settings remain stored after the Kia EV6 is switched OFF and restarted.

  • The Warning Methods settings menu may not be available on all Kia EV6 models depending on trim level or market specification.

Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation

Other information:

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual: Electronic stability control (ESC) operation

ESC ON condition When the EV button is switched to the POWER ON position, both the ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights illuminate for approximately 3 seconds before the Kia EV6 ESC system activates automatically. To deactivate the ESC system, press the ESC OFF button for at least half a second after switching the Kia EV6 into the POWER ON mode.

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual: Safe Exit Assist (SEA): (if equipped)

The Kia EV6 Safe Exit Assist (SEA) system is designed to help reduce the risk of accidents when passengers exit the vehicle. While the Kia EV6 is stopped, Safe Exit Assist can monitor vehicles approaching from the rear side area and provide visual and audible warnings if a passenger attempts to open a door when a potential collision risk is detected.

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