Kia Stinger 2022 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)

Auto safety technology is always changing, but the 2022 Kia Stinger’s Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system, which is made better by Sensor Fusion, is a great example of how to stay ahead of the curve and avoid accidents. As a key part of this sporty car, FCA with Sensor Fusion shows a dedication to driver and passenger safety by combining data from various sensors, like radar and cameras, to make a complete picture of the road ahead. We will look into the details of this complex system in great detail, learning how it works to identify both cars and people walking on the sidewalk, send out timely alerts, and even act on its own to avoid possible accidents. The 2022 Kia Stinger’s FCA with Sensor Fusion isn’t just a safety net; it’s an active defender of road safety that makes every trip in this amazing car more confident.

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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor fusion)

Basic function

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is designed to help detect and monitor the vehicle ahead or help detect a pedestrian or cyclist in the road-way and warn the driver that a collision is imminent with a warning message and an audible warning, and if necessary, apply emergency braking.

Junction Turning function

The junction Turning function will help avoid a collision with an oncoming vehicle in an adjacent lane when turning left at a crossroad with the turn signal on by applying emergency braking.

NOTICE FCA stands for forwarding Collision-Avoidance Assist.

Detecting sensor

[1]: Front view camera, [2]: Front radar Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.

CAUTION Take the following precautions to maintain optimal performance of the detecting sensor:

• Never disassemble the detecting sensor or sensor assembly, or apply any impact on it.
•  If the detecting sensors have been replaced or repaired, have
•  Pay extreme caution to keep the front view camera dry.
•  Never place any reflective objects (i.e. white paper, mirror) over the dashboard. Any light reflection may prevent the function from functioning properly.
• Do not apply license plate frame or objects, such as a bumper sticker, film or a bumper guard, near the front radar cover.
• Always keep the front radar and cover clean and free of dirt and debris. Use only a soft cloth to wash the vehicle. Do not spray pressurized water directly on the sensor or sensor cover.
• If unnecessary force has been applied to the radar or around the radar, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate even though a warning message does not appear on the cluster. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
• Use only genuine parts to repair or replace a damaged front radar cover. Do not apply paint to the front radar cover.

Function settings

Setting

Forward Safety
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select ‘Driver Assistance → Forward Safety’ from the setting menu to set whether or not to use each function.

•  If Active Assist is selected, the function will warn the driver with a warning message, an audible warning depending on the collision risk levels.
•  If Warning Only is selected, the function will warn the driver with a warning message, an audible warning depending on the collision risk levels.
• If Off is selected, the function will illuminate on the cluster.  The driver can monitor Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist ON/OFF status from the Settings menu. If the

WARNING

• When the engine is restarted, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will always turn on.
•  If ‘Off’ is selected from the Setting menu, the Forward Collision Assist will not operate so the driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely.

CAUTION

•  If ‘Warning Only’ is selected, braking is not assisted.
• The settings for forwarding the Safety system include ‘Basic function’ and ‘Junction Turning’.

NOTICE Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will turn off when ESC is turned off by pressing and holding the ESC OFF

Warning Timing

With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select Driver Assistance → Warning Timing from the User Settings (LCD display) or Setup → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen) menu to change the initial warning activation time for forwarding Collision-Avoidance Assist.
When the vehicle is first delivered, Warning Timing is set to Normal. If you change the Warning Timing, the warning time of other Driver Assistance systems may change.

Warning Volume

With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select Driver Assistance → Warning Volume from the User Settings (LCD display) or Setup → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen menu to change the Warning Volume to High, Medium, Low for forwarding Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If you change the warning volume, the Warning Volume of other Driver Assistance systems may change.

CAUTION

• The setting of the Warning Timing and Warning Volume applies to all functions of forwarding Collision-Avoidance Assist.
• Even though Normal is selected for Warning Timing, if the front vehicle suddenly stops, the initial warning activation time may not seem late.
• Select Late for Warning Timing when traffic is light and when driving speed is slow.

NOTICE If the engine is restarted, Warning Timing and Warning Volume will maintain the last setting.
NOTICE If your vehicle is equipped with an additional Infotainment System, please scan the QR code in a separately supplied Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.

Function operation

Basic function
Function warning and control
The basic function for forwarding Collision-Avoidance Assist is to warn and control the vehicle depending on the collision level: Collision Warning,

• Emergency Braking and Stopping vehicle and ending brake control.

Collision Warning

• To warn the driver of a collision,  the Collision Warning warning message will appear on the cluster, an audible warning will sound.
•  If a vehicle is detected in front, the function will operate when your vehicle speed is between approximately 6~120 mph (10~200 km/h).
• If a pedestrian or cyclist is detected in front, the function will operate when your vehicle speed is between approximately 6~53 mph (10~85 km/h).
• If Active Assist is selected, braking may be assisted.

Emergency Braking

• To warn the driver that emergency braking will be assisted, the Emergency Braking warning message will appear on the cluster, an audible warning will sound.
• If a vehicle is detected in front, the function will operate when your vehicle speed is between approximately 6~47 mph (10~75 km/h).
•  If a pedestrian or cyclist is detected in front, the function will operate when your vehicle speed is between approximately 6~40 mph (10~65 km/h).
•  In emergency braking situations,  braking is assisted with strong braking power by the function to help prevent collision with the vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist ahead.

Stopping the vehicle and ending brake control

• When the vehicle is stopped due to emergency braking, the ô€€‚Drive carefully warning message will appear on the cluster.
• For your safety, the driver should depress the brake pedal immediately and check the surroundings.
• Brake control will end after the vehicle is stopped by emergency braking for approximately 2 seconds.

Junction Turning function
Function warning and control
The Junction Turning function will warn and control the vehicle depending on the collision level: Collision Warning, Emergency Braking and Stop-ping vehicle and ending brake control

Collision Warning

• To warn the driver of a collision,  the Collision Warning warning message will appear on the cluster, an audible warning will sound.
•  The function will operate when your vehicle speed is between approximately 6~19 mph (10~30 km/h) and the oncoming vehicle speed is between approximately 19~44 mph (30~70 km/h).
•  If  Active Assist is selected, braking may be assisted.

Emergency Braking

• To warn the driver that emergency braking will be assisted, the‚ Emergency Braking warning message will appear on the cluster, an audible warning will sound.
•  The function will operate when your vehicle speed is between approximately 6~19 mph (10~30 km/h) and the oncoming vehicle speed is between approximately 19~44 mph (30~70 km/h).
• In an emergency braking situation, braking is assisted with strong braking power by the function to help prevent collision with the oncoming vehicle.

Stopping the vehicle and ending the brake control

• When the vehicle is stopped due to emergency braking, the Drive carefully warning message will appear on the cluster.
• For your safety, the driver should depress the brake pedal immediately and check the surroundings.
• Brake control will end after the vehicle is stopped by emergency braking for approximately 2 seconds.

WARNING

• For your safety, change the Settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.
• With Active Assistor Warning  Only selected, when ESC is turned off by pressing and holding the ESC OFF button, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will turn off automatically. In this case, the function cannot be set from the Settings menu and the warning light will illuminate on the cluster which is normal. If ESC is turned on by pressing the ESC OFF button, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will maintain the last setting.
•  Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate in all situations or cannot avoid all collisions.
•  The driver should hold the responsibility to control the vehicle. Do not solely depend on For-ward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Rather, maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce driving speed or to stop the vehicle.
•  Never deliberately operate Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist on people, animals, objects, etc. It may cause serious injury or death.
•  Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate if the driver depresses the brake pedal to avoid collision.
• Depending on the road and driving conditions, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may warn the driver late or may not warn the driver.
• During Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation, the vehicle may stop suddenly injuring passengers and shifting loose objects. Always have the seat belt on and keep loose objects secured.

2023 Kia Stinger Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

CAUTION

• Depending on the condition of the vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist in front and the surroundings, the speed range to operate Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may reduce. The function may only warn the driver, or the function may not operate.
•  It operates only under certain conditions by judging the danger according to the condition of the oncoming vehicle, driving direction, speed and the surrounding environment.

NOTICE In a situation where collision is imminent, braking may be assisted by Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist when braking is insufficient by the driver.

Function malfunction and limitations

Function malfunction

When Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is not working properly, the Check Forward Safety system warning message will appear, and illuminate on the cluster. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Function disabled

When the front windshield where the front view camera is located, front radar cover or sensor is covered with foreign material such as snow or rain, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. If this occurs the Forward Safety system lights will illuminate on the cluster.
The function will operate normally when snow, rain or foreign matter is removed. If the function does not operate normally after it is removed, have the vehicle inspected by authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

• Even though the warning message or warning light does not appear on the cluster, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate.
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain), where any substance are not detected after turning ON the engine.

Limitations of the function
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate normally, or the function may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances: The detecting sensor or the surroundings are contaminated or damaged

• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules front view camera is high or low due to the external environment
• The camera lens is contaminated due to tinted, filmed or coated windshield, damaged glass, or stuck of foreign matters (sticker, bug, etc.) on the glass
• Driving through steam, smoke or shadow
• Only part of the vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist is detected
• The vehicle in front is a bus, heavy truck, truck with unusually shaped luggage, trailer, etc.
• The vehicle in front has no tail lights, tail lights are located unusually, etc.
• The brightness outside is low, and the tail lamps are not on or are not bright
• The front vehicle ground clearance is low or high
• A vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist suddenly cuts in front
• The bumper around the front radar is impacted, or damaged or the front radar is out of position
• The temperature around the front radar is high or low
• Driving through a tunnel or iron bridge
• Driving in large areas where there are few vehicles or structures (i.e. desert, meadow, suburb, etc.)
• Driving near areas containing metal substances, such as a construction zone, railroad, etc.
• A material is near that reflects very well on the front radar, such as a guardrail, nearby vehicle, etc.
• The cyclist in front is on a bicycle made of material that does not reflect on the front radar
• The vehicle in front is detected late
• The vehicle in front is suddenly blocked by an obstacle
• The vehicle in front suddenly changes lane or suddenly reduces speed
• The vehicle in front is bent out of shape
• The front vehicle’s speed is fast or slow
• The vehicle in front steers in the opposite direction of your vehicle to avoid a collision
• With a vehicle in front, your vehicle changes lane at low speed
• The vehicle in front is covered with snow
• You are departing or returning to the lane
• You are driving unstably
• You are on a roundabout and the vehicle in front is not detected
• You are continuously driving in a circle
• The vehicle in front has an unusual shape
• The vehicle in front is driving uphill or downhill
• The pedestrian or cyclist is not

The following image shows the image the sensor recognizes as a vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist.

• The pedestrian or cyclist in front is moving very quickly
• The pedestrian or cyclist in front is short or is posing a low posture
• The pedestrian or cyclist in front of impaired mobility
• The pedestrian or cyclist in front is moving intersected with the driving direction
• There is a group of pedestrians, cyclists or a large crowd in front  The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing clothing that easily blends into the background, making it difficult to detect
• The pedestrian or cyclist is difficult to distinguish from the similarly shaped structure in the surroundings
• You are driving by a pedestrian, cyclist traffic signs, structures, etc. near the intersection
• Driving in a parking lot
• Driving through a tollgate, construction area, unpaved road, partially paved road, uneven road, speed bumps, etc.
• Driving on an inclined road, curved road, etc.
• Driving through a roadside with trees or streetlights
• The adverse road conditions cause excessive vehicle vibrations while driving
• Your vehicle height is low or high due to heavy loads, abnormal tire pressure, etc.
• Driving through a narrow road where trees or grass or over-grown
• There is interference by electromagnetic waves, such as driving in an area with strong radio waves or electrical noise

WARNING
Driving on a curve

The front view camera or radar sensor recognition function may not detect the vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist travelling in front on a curved road.
Always pay attention to road and driving conditions, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

Driving your vehicle
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may detect a vehicle or pedestrian in the next lane or outside the lane when driving on a curved road. If this occurs, the unnecessarily alarm the driver and apply the brake. Always check the traffic conditions around the vehicle.

Driving on a slope
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not detect another vehicle, pedestrians or cyclist in front while driving uphill or downhill and this may result in no warning, braking assist or steering assist when necessary.
When the function suddenly recognizes the vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist in front while passing over a slope, you may experience sharp deceleration.
Always keep your eyes forward while driving upward or downward on a slope, and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain distance.

Changing lanes
[A]: Your vehicle, [B]: Lane changing vehicle
When a vehicle changes lanes in front of you, FCA may not immediately detect the vehicle, especially if the vehicle changes lanes abruptly. In this case, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

[A]: Your vehicle, [B]: Lane changing vehicle, [C]: Same lane vehicle
When driving in stop-and-go traffic, and a stopped vehicle in front of you merges out of the lane, FCA may not immediately detect the new vehicle that is now in front of you. In this case, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

Recognizing the vehicle
When the vehicle in front has heavy loading extended rearward, or when the vehicle in front has higher ground clearance, it may induce a hazardous situation. Always pay attention to road and driving conditions, while driving and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain distance.

WARNING

• When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, we recommend that Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is turned off due to safety reasons.
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may operate if objects that are similar in shape or characteristics to vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists are detected.
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate on bicycles, motorcycles, or smaller wheeled objects, such as luggage bags, shopping carts, or strollers that are dragged by a pedestrian or cyclist.
• Forward Collision-Avoidance  Assist may not operate normally if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate for 15 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the front view camera is initialized.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION TO USERS
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Radiofrequency radiation exposure information

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) between the radiator (antenna) and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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