Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 392

Driver assistance guide
Forward/Side Safety (if equipped)
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With the vehicle on, select [[Settings → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Driving Safety
→ Forward/Side Safety]] on the infotainment system. The initial warning activation tim-
ing of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can be changed.
僅 Forward/Side Safety: Depending on the collision risk levels, an audible warning will
sound, steering wheel will vibrate and the steering will be assisted. If this menu is dese-
lected, Front/side safety will turn off and the yellow warning light (
cluster.
The driver can monitor Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist On/Off status from the Set-
tings menu. If the Forward Safety warning light (
( ) remains ON when Forward safety or Forward/side safety is selected, have the vehi-
cle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
When the vehicle is restarted, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will always turn on.
However, if Forward safety is deselected, the driver should always be aware of the sur-
roundings and drive safely.
CAUTION
僅 Steering wheel vibration can be turned on or off.
僅 Forward safety settings include 'Basic function'. Forward Cross-Traffic Safety includes
'Junction turning function'. Forward/Side Cross-Traffic Safety includes 'Lane-change
oncoming function', 'Lane-change side function' and 'Evasive Steering Assist function'. (if
equipped)
僅 If Forward safety is set to Off, Even if Forward Cross-Traffic safety and Forward/Side
Cross-Traffic Safety is selected, 'Junction Crossing function' will not operate. (if
equipped)
僅 When the trailer is connected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist automatically turns
off (if equipped). In this case, you cannot get help from Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist. Always drive with care.
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
1 Driver Assistance
2 Forward Safety
3 Forward/Side Safety
) or Emergency steering warning light
) will appear on the