Kia Optima: FCA warning message and system control / Collision Warning (1st warning)
This warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime. Additionally, some vehicle system intervention occurs by the engine management system to help decelerate the vehicle.
- Your vehicle speed may decelerate moderately.
- The FCA system limitedly controls the brakes to preemptively mitigate impact in
a collision.
- It will operate if the vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph) and less than
or equal to 60 km/h (38 mph) on a forward vehicle. (Depending on the condition of
the vehicle ahead and the environment surrounding it, the possible maximum operating
speed may be reduced.)
Emergency braking (2nd warning)
This warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime. Additionally, some vehicle system intervention occurs by the engine management system to help decelerate the vehicle.
- The FCA system limitedly controls the brakes to preemptively mitigate impact
in a collision. The brake control is maximized just before a collision.
- It will operate if the vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph) and less than
or equal to 60 km/h (38 mph) on a forward vehicle. (Depending on the condition of
the vehicle ahead and the environment surrounding it, the possible maximum operating
speed may be reduced.)
FCA warning message and system control
The FCA system produces warning messages, warning alarms, and emergency braking
based on the level of risk of a frontal collision, such as when a vehicle ahead
suddenly brakes.
The driver can sel ...
Brake operation
In an urgent situation, the FCA system applies the brakes.
The FCA provides additional braking power for optimum braking performance,
when the driver depresses the brake pedal.
The braking c ...
Other information:
Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW)
The Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system uses radar sensors in the rear bumper to monitor and warn the driver of an approaching vehicle in the driver's blind spot area. The system monitors the rear area of the vehicle and provides information to the driver with an audible alert and a i ...
Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual: ESC OFF Switch
Description and operation Description 1. The ESC OFF switch is for the user to turn off the ESC system. 2. The ESC OFF lamp is on when ESC OFF switch is engaged. Repair procedures Removal 1. Disconnect the ...
