Kia Carnival: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) / Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation

The core functions of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) in your Kia Carnival operate through a multi-stage approach to ensure safety:

• Collision warning: Detecting and alerting the driver to potential risks.

• Emergency braking: Automatically applying force to prevent or mitigate an impact.

• Stopping vehicle and ending brake control: Bringing the vehicle to a controlled stop and managing the release of brakes once safe.

A: Collision Warning

The Kia Carnival Collision Warning system actively monitors the road ahead and can alert the driver using a combination of visual, auditory, and tactile feedback. This includes the Forward Safety warning light blinking on the instrument cluster (), an urgent message on the display, an audible chime, and a distinctive vibration through the steering wheel.

The collision warning system in your Kia Carnival operates within the following speed ranges, depending on the nature of the object detected:

• Vehicle or motorcyclist: 6~124 mph (10~200 km/h)

• Pedestrian or cyclist: 6~53 mph (10~85 km/h)

A: Emergency Braking

When the Emergency Braking system in your Kia Carnival identifies an imminent hazard, it proactively alerts the driver. This alert sequence includes a blinking Forward Safety warning light (), a clear visual warning message on the cluster, an audible chime, and tactile vibrations through the steering wheel.

This intelligent brake assist function is designed to intervene and help avoid or mitigate potential collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and powered two-wheelers.

Emergency braking in the Kia Carnival is dynamically activated based on the object detected and the level of danger under the following conditions:

• Vehicle or powered two-wheeler:

  -	Driving target	Stopped target
  Weak braking power	6~124 mph (10~200 km/h)	-
  Strong braking power	6~80 mph (10~130 km/h)	6~53 mph (10~85 km/h) / (6~62 mph (10~100 km/h)*

  *: If the Kia Carnival system determines that collision avoidance is difficult even by attempting a lane change, the operation range may adjust. Please note that the effective operational range can fluctuate based on environmental conditions and surroundings.

• Pedestrian or cyclist: 6~40 mph (10~65 km/h)

CAUTION

• The effective range of the system may decrease depending on traffic density, road conditions, or external surroundings around the Kia Carnival.

• When driving at night, the system’s ability to recognize powered two-wheelers is reduced. Consequently, the Kia Carnival Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system may be temporarily limited or may not function as expected under low-light conditions.

A: Drive carefully

If the Kia Carnival is brought to a full stop by the emergency braking system, a notification message will appear on the instrument cluster to inform the driver.

For your safety and the safety of your passengers, the driver should immediately depress the brake pedal and carefully scan the surrounding area before proceeding.

• The automated brake control will disengage approximately 2 seconds after the Kia Carnival has been brought to a complete stop by the emergency system.

The Junction Turning function in your Kia Carnival operates via a comprehensive safety protocol consisting of the following stages:

• Collision Warning

• Emergency Braking

• Stopping vehicle and ending brake control

A: Collision Warning

The Junction Turning Collision Warning will alert the driver using a flashing Forward Safety warning light (), a warning message, an audible alarm, and steering wheel vibrations to ensure immediate attention.

The collision warning system activates under the following specific parameters:

• Your driving speed: Approximately 6-19 mph (10-30 km/h)

• Oncoming vehicle speed: Approximately 19-44 mph (30-70 km/h)

• Powered two-wheeler and cyclist speed: Approximately 9-44 mph (15-70 km/h)

A: Emergency Braking

The Kia Carnival emergency braking system is designed to alert the driver effectively in high-risk scenarios. When a potential threat is detected, the system triggers a blinking Forward Safety warning light (), displays an urgent warning message on the instrument cluster, emits an audible chime, and initiates steering wheel vibration. This sophisticated brake assist feature works to actively prevent or minimize the severity of collisions with oncoming vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and powered two-wheelers.

Emergency braking in your Kia Carnival will be activated when the vehicle is operating under the following conditions:

• Your driving speed: 6~19 mph (10~30 km/h)

• Oncoming vehicle speed: Approximately 19-44 mph (30-70 km/h)

• Powered two-wheeler and cyclist speed: Approximately 9-44 mph (15-70 km/h)

A: Drive carefully

In the event that your Kia Carnival is automatically brought to a halt by the emergency braking function, a clear warning message will appear on the instrument cluster to notify the driver.

For your own safety and the safety of those around you, the driver should immediately depress the brake pedal to maintain control and perform a thorough check of the vehicle's surroundings.

• Brake control will automatically disengage approximately 2 seconds after the Kia Carnival has been brought to a complete stop by the emergency system.

NOTICE

When performing a right turn at an intersection, the Kia Carnival may provide braking assistance to help reduce the risk of a collision if a cyclist is detected approaching from the opposite side at a speed of 10 to 20 km/h (6 to 12 mph).

The Direct Oncoming function within the Kia Carnival utilizes a multi-layered approach to ensure safety, operating in the following ways:

• Collision Warning

• Emergency Braking

• Stopping vehicle and ending brake control

A: Collision Warning

The Collision Warning system notifies the driver of potential dangers by flashing the Forward Safety warning light (), showing an on-screen warning message, generating an audible alert, and vibrating the steering wheel.

Collision Warning in the Kia Carnival may be activated under the following conditions:

• Your driving speed: Approximately 19~80 mph (30~130 km/h) (or 6~80 mph (10~130 km/h) if equipped with specific performance packages)

• Oncoming vehicle or powered two-wheeler speed: Approximately above 6 mph (10 km/h)

A: Emergency Braking

Emergency braking in your Kia Carnival serves as a final safety measure, alerting the driver through a blinking forward safety warning light (), a dashboard warning message, audible tones, and steering wheel feedback.

Emergency braking may be activated in the following conditions:

• Your driving speed: Approximately 19-80 mph (30~130 km/h)

• Oncoming vehicle or powered two-wheeler speed: Approximately above 6 mph (10 km/h)

A: Drive carefully

In situations where the Kia Carnival is brought to a complete halt by the emergency braking system, a descriptive warning message will be displayed on the cluster to alert the driver.

To ensure maximum safety, it is essential that the driver immediately depresses the brake pedal to maintain the vehicle's stopped position and visually inspects the surrounding environment for any ongoing hazards.

• The automated brake control for your Kia Carnival will disengage approximately 2 seconds after the vehicle has been brought to a full stop.

CAUTION

• If your Kia Carnival or an approaching vehicle is not traveling in a straight line, the Front Oncoming function may experience a delay in its warning and control sequences, or it may not operate as intended.

• Operating your Kia Carnival at night can reduce the sensor performance regarding powered two-wheeler recognition. During these conditions, the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system may be temporarily limited or rendered inactive; please remain vigilant.

The Junction Crossing function in the Kia Carnival is designed to operate through several distinct safety levels:

• Collision Warning

• Emergency Braking

• Stopping vehicle and ending brake control

A: Collision Warning

The Kia Carnival will alert the driver to a potential collision using a combination of the flashing Forward Safety warning light (), a dashboard warning message, an audible alarm, and steering wheel vibrations.

This forward collision warning system may be activated under the following conditions:

• Your driving speed: Approximately 6-34 mph (10-55 km/h)

• Crossing vehicle speed: Approximately 6-37 mph (10-60 km/h)

A: Emergency Braking

When the emergency braking system in your Kia Carnival initiates, the driver is alerted by a flashing Forward Safety warning light (), a text notification, an audible tone, and steering wheel vibration. This system is designed to assist in mitigating or completely avoiding collisions with vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and powered two-wheelers.

Emergency braking for the Kia Carnival may be triggered in the following conditions:

• Your driving speed: Approximately 6-34 mph (10-55 km/h)

• Crossing vehicle speed: Approximately 6-25 mph (10-40 km/h)

A: Drive carefully

Should the Kia Carnival be stopped due to an emergency braking event, a warning message will be provided on the instrument cluster.

For optimal safety, the driver should manually depress the brake pedal without delay and carefully check all surroundings before resuming travel.

• Brake control will conclude approximately 2 seconds after the Kia Carnival has been stopped by the emergency system.

CAUTION

If the collision angle between the Kia Carnival and the crossing vehicle falls outside of the system's operational range, the Junction Crossing warning and control features may be delayed or may not activate.

The Lane-Change Oncoming function in your Kia Carnival is designed to enhance safety by monitoring traffic flow and operates through the following sophisticated mechanisms:

• Collision Warning: Provides early detection and alerts to potential hazards.

• Emergency Steering: Automatically assists with steering inputs to help prevent accidents.

A: Collision Warning

When the system detects an impending collision, the Kia Carnival will immediately alert the driver. This alert includes a blinking emergency steering warning light on the dashboard (), a clear visual warning message on the cluster, an audible alert, and noticeable steering wheel vibrations to command your attention.

The collision warning system may be activated when your Kia Carnival meets the following operational criteria:

• Your driving speed: Approximately 25~90 mph (40~145 km/h)

• Oncoming vehicle or powered two-wheeler speed: Approximately above 6 mph (10 km/h)

• Relative speed: Approximately below 124 mph (200 km/h)

A: Emergency Steering

Emergency steering provides critical support to the driver. When activated, it utilizes the same blinking emergency steering warning light (), dashboard messages, audible warnings, and steering wheel vibrations. The system applies active steering assistance to help you steer clear of or mitigate the impact of a collision with an oncoming vehicle or a powered two-wheeler.

Emergency steering will be activated in the following conditions:

• Your driving speed: Approximately 25~90 mph (40~145 km/h)

• Oncoming vehicle or powered two-wheeler speed: Approximately above 6 mph (10 km/h)

• Relative speed: Approximately below 124 mph (200 km/h)

The Lane-Change Side function on the Kia Carnival operates through the following safety protocols:

• Collision Warning: Alerts the driver to vehicles in the adjacent lanes during lane changes.

• Emergency Steering: Assists the driver in steering maneuvers to avoid side-impact collisions.

A: Collision Warning

If the system identifies a hazard, the Kia Carnival will alert the driver via the blinking emergency steering warning light (), a warning message, auditory signals, and steering wheel vibration. Additionally, a warning light will illuminate on the relevant outside rear-view mirror (side-view mirror) whenever the Kia Carnival detects a vehicle or a powered two-wheeler approaching from the rear in either the left or right lane.

Collision warning can be activated under the following conditions:

• Your driving speed: Approximately 25~90 mph (40~145 km/h)

A: Emergency Steering

To proactively warn the driver that an emergency steering maneuver is about to be initiated, the Kia Carnival system employs a multi-sensory approach. The emergency steering warning light will begin blinking (), a clear warning message will appear on the instrument cluster, an audible chime will sound, and the steering wheel will provide haptic vibrations to alert the driver.

Additionally, a warning indicator on the corresponding outside rear-view (side-view) mirror will illuminate if the Kia Carnival detects a vehicle or powered two-wheeler approaching from the rear in either adjacent lane. In critical situations, steering assistance may be automatically applied to help avoid a collision.

Emergency steering in your Kia Carnival can be activated under the following conditions:

• Your driving speed: Approximately 25~90 mph (40~145 km/h)

CAUTION

• The Lane-Change Side function will not operate if the oncoming vehicle or powered two-wheeler is stationary.

• These specialized functions do not detect or react to flanking cars or two-wheeled vehicles that are already stationary.

• The detection range of the Kia Carnival’s front and rear-side radar sensors is calibrated for standard road lane widths. On narrow roads, the system may trigger false warnings for vehicles in adjacent lanes; conversely, on exceptionally wide roads, the sensors might fail to recognize a vehicle in the neighboring lane.

• The lateral approaching vehicle response function is automatically deactivated in the following scenarios:

  • If you drive significantly past the lane markings into the next lane.

  • If you steer away from the direction of the potential collision risk.

  • If the steering wheel is rotated rapidly by the driver.

  • If you apply pressure to the brake pedal.

  • If the standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system is triggered.

• After the lateral approaching vehicle response function has activated, or following a standard lane change, ensure your Kia Carnival is positioned in the center of the lane. If you continue driving along the edge of the lane, the system will deactivate to avoid unnecessary interference.

NOTICE

• If the Kia Carnival detects that an emergency steering maneuver might introduce additional accident risks, the system may prioritize a collision warning only, rather than attempting an automatic steering assist.

• System behavior is tailored to driver positioning: if the driver’s seat is on the left, collision warnings may trigger during left turns; if the seat is on the right, warnings may trigger during right turns.

The Evasive Steering Assist function in your Kia Carnival operates via the following safety protocol:

• Emergency Steering: Active support to help steer the vehicle away from immediate obstacles.

A: Emergency Steering

When the Emergency Steering system in your Kia Carnival identifies a potential road hazard, it promptly alerts the driver. The notification sequence includes a flashing emergency steering warning light (), a clear visual warning message, an audible chime, and tactile steering wheel vibrations to draw immediate attention to the situation.

If there is an imminent risk of collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, or powered two-wheeler ahead, the Kia Carnival system is designed to provide steering assistance. This support activates when the driver initiates a steering maneuver to evade the obstacle, working in tandem with the driver’s input to help prevent a collision.

For optimal safety, the Emergency Steering function in the Kia Carnival is calibrated to activate under the following specific operational conditions:

• Your driving speed: Approximately 25~53 mph (40~85 km/h)

• Detected objects: Vehicles or motorcyclists positioned in either of the adjacent lanes while the Kia Carnival is in motion.