Kia Sorento: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction

(A) Check Driver Assistance system

When Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist on your Kia Sorento is not working properly, the Master warning light (), the Forward Safety warning light (), and the Emergency Steering warning light () appear on the instrument cluster, along with a warning message that lasts for several seconds. Visit an authorized Kia dealer for professional diagnosis and service.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled

	(A) Driver Assistance system limited. Camera obscured.
	(A) Driver Assistance system limited. Radar blocked.

When foreign material (such as snow or heavy rain) covers the windshield where the front view camera is located, the front radar cover, the bumper, or any associated sensor, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.

If this occurs, a warning message, the Forward Safety warning light (), the Emergency Steering warning light (), and the Master warning light () display on the instrument cluster.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist should operate properly once you remove foreign material (such as snow or rain) from the sensor area.

If Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist still does not operate properly after you remove foreign material (such as snow or rain) from the sensor or clear any obstructions (such as a trailer or carrier) from the rear bumper, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

Even when the warning message or warning light does not appear on the instrument cluster, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly under certain environmental conditions.

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You can check the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist status in the service message of the utility information view of the instrument cluster display window.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations

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Limitations of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

The operational range of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system in your Kia Sorento may fluctuate depending on current traffic flow, the behavior of vehicles ahead, and environmental surro...