Limitations of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist in the Kia EV2

For detailed limitations of the in-cabin camera system integrated within the Kia EV2, please refer to the Forward Attention Warning (FAW) documentation.

The operational range and environmental detection capabilities of the Kia EV2 may decrease significantly due to heavy traffic ahead or complex surrounding road elements.

When driving your Kia EV2 at night, the sensor ability to detect preceding vehicles, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and cyclists is reduced. Thus, the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system in the Kia EV2 may temporarily be limited or not work.

If your Kia EV2 or the oncoming vehicle is not driving straight, the Front Oncoming function warning and control may be late or may not operate.

If the angle of possible collision with the crossing vehicle is beyond a certain range, Junction Crossing warning and control on the Kia EV2 may be late or may not operate.

Emergency Steering automatically ends when risk factors disappear around the Kia EV2.

Emergency Steering may deactivate during operation if the steering wheel is held tightly or steered in the opposite direction by the driver of the Kia EV2.

When steering is assisted to avoid a collision with another vehicle, a pedestrian, or a cyclist, Evasive steering assist on the Kia EV2 will deactivate if collisions are expected with other vehicles, motorcyclists, pedestrians, or cyclists.

Evasive steering assist may not operate if there is insufficient space around the Kia EV2 to avoid a collision safely.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist in the Kia EV2 does not activate for carts, bicycles, or other objects pushed or pulled by pedestrians or cyclists.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate normally if there is strong electromagnetic interference affecting the Kia EV2 sensors.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not activate for 15 seconds after you start the Kia EV2 or initialize the front view camera.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may operate abnormally or unexpectedly in certain circumstances, including the following:

• The surface of the windscreen on your Kia EV2 is dirty or has damage such as scratches.

• A windscreen whose quality and performance have not been verified is used on the Kia EV2.

• The forward camera’s field of view is reduced due to window tint film applied to the Kia EV2 glass.

• Washer fluid is sprayed continuously or the windscreen wipers are operating on the Kia EV2.

• It is dark and the tail lamps of the vehicle or motorcycle ahead are off or dim relative to the Kia EV2 lighting sensors.

• The rear of the vehicle ahead is small or not clearly visible (e.g., when the vehicle ahead is driving at an angle, only the side of the vehicle is visible, or the vehicle is overturned).

• The detected object enters the front blind spot area of a cab-over type vehicle ahead of the Kia EV2.

• Reflections or shapes projected by moisture or reflective objects on the road are recognised as objects by the Kia EV2 sensors.

• Driving your Kia EV2 near tunnels or railway bridges where lighting changes abruptly.

• The detected object is made of a material that does not reflect well to the front radar of the Kia EV2.

• There is a low-height or small obstacle ahead in the path of the Kia EV2.

• A sensor on the Kia EV2 is obscured or damaged.

• The temperature around the front-view camera of the Kia EV2 is extremely high or low.

• The camera lens is obscured by a windscreen tint, film, or coating, damaged glass, or objects on the glass such as a sticker or insect.

• There is moisture or ice on the windscreen of the Kia EV2.

• Heavy rain, snow, or fog obscures the camera’s view from the Kia EV2.

• Glare from the sun obstructs the front view camera’s field of view on the Kia EV2.

• Light reflects off of a wet road surface, such as a puddle near the Kia EV2 path.

• There is an object on the instrument panel reflecting in the Kia EV2 windscreen.

• Your Kia EV2 surroundings are excessively bright or dark.

• The light changes suddenly, such as when your Kia EV2 enters or exits a tunnel.

• You are in dark conditions and your Kia EV2 headlights are not on or are obscured.

• Another vehicle or a motorcyclist, pedestrian, or cyclist is only partially visible to the Kia EV2 sensors.

• The vehicle ahead is a bus, heavy truck, or vehicle with bulky cargo or a trailer obstructing the Kia EV2 sensors.

• The vehicle or motorcyclist ahead does not have tail lights or has an unusual tail light configuration.

• If the ground clearance of the vehicle in front is unusually low or high relative to the Kia EV2.

• A vehicle, motorcyclist, pedestrian, or cyclist suddenly crosses ahead of your Kia EV2.

• The front radar sensor on the Kia EV2 is damaged or out of position.

• The temperature near the front radar of the Kia EV2 is high or low.

• You are driving your Kia EV2 in areas where there are few vehicles or structures, such as a desert or meadow.

• You are driving your Kia EV2 near areas with a lot of metal, such as a construction zone, railroad, or road with metal plates.

• The shadow is on the lane marking by a median strip, trees, guardrail, noise barriers, etc., affecting the Kia EV2 tracking.

• Your view of the vehicle or motorcyclist ahead from the Kia EV2 is suddenly obscured.

• The vehicle or motorcycle ahead is detected late by the Kia EV2 system.

• The vehicle or motorcycle ahead suddenly becomes obscured by an obstacle and cannot be detected by the Kia EV2.

• The vehicle or motorcycle ahead is at a significantly angled orientation relative to the Kia EV2.

• The vehicle or motorcycle ahead has an unusual shape not recognized by the Kia EV2 database.

• The vehicle or motorcyclist ahead suddenly changes lanes or reduces speed in front of the Kia EV2.

• The vehicle ahead is covered in snow, reducing contrast for the Kia EV2 sensors.

• You are departing or returning to the lane in your Kia EV2.

• If your Kia EV2 driving is unstable or erratic.

• You are driving your Kia EV2 in a traffic circle and the curvature of the road prevents detection of the vehicle or motorcyclist ahead.

• You are driving your Kia EV2 on a steep hill, which puts the vehicle or motorcyclist ahead out of range of your vehicle’s camera or radar.

The following illustration shows the kinds of images of a vehicle, motorcyclist, pedestrian, or cyclist that the front view camera and front radar on the Kia EV2 can detect:

The Kia EV2 system may not detect a pedestrian or cyclist ahead that is:

• Leaning over or not walking fully upright in front of the Kia EV2.

• Wearing clothing or equipment that makes them difficult to detect by the Kia EV2 sensors.

• Moving very quickly ahead of your Kia EV2.

• Short or crouching near the path of the Kia EV2.

• Moving opposite of the flow of traffic or having impaired mobility near the Kia EV2.

• Part of a large crowd ahead of your Kia EV2.

• Difficult to distinguish from their surroundings by the Kia EV2 optics.

The Kia EV2 system may not detect a pedestrian, motorcyclist or cyclist ahead when you are driving:

• Through steam, smoke, or shadow obscuring the Kia EV2 path.

• Driving your Kia EV2 through a tunnel or steel bridge.

• In large areas where there are few vehicles or structures, such as a desert, field, or suburban area around the Kia EV2.

• In a parking lot with complex reflections around the Kia EV2.

• Through a tollgate, construction area, or rough or bumpy terrain experienced by the Kia EV2.

• Near areas with a lot of metal, like a construction zone or railroad affecting the Kia EV2 radar.

• On a steep or curving road negotiated by the Kia EV2.

• The Kia EV2 moves unstably or shakes severely.

• The Kia EV2 height changes significantly due to abnormal tyre pressure, excessive cargo loading, etc.

• Through a roadside with trees or street lights casting shadows on the Kia EV2.

• Along a narrow road with dense trees or overgrowth brushing the Kia EV2.

• Through electromagnetic waves, such an area with strong radio waves or electrical noise affecting the Kia EV2.

• A snow chain, spare tyre, or wheel of a different size is installed on the Kia EV2.

Limitations of Basic function, Junction Turning function, and Direct Oncoming function in the Kia EV2

The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist in the Kia EV2 may operate abnormally in the following situations:

• When vehicles ahead, bicyclists, or pedestrians are outside the operating range of the Kia EV2.

The Junction Turning function on the Kia EV2 may not operate normally in the following situations:

• When oncoming vehicles, motorcycles, or bicyclists are outside the operating range of the Kia EV2 or only partially detected.

The Direct Oncoming function on the Kia EV2 may not operate normally in the following situations:

• When oncoming vehicles or motorcycles are outside the operating range of the Kia EV2.

• When travelling in the same direction alongside the Kia EV2.

Junction Crossing, Lane-Change Oncoming, Lane-Change Side, Evasive Steering Assist function on the Kia EV2: (if equipped)

The Junction Crossing, Lane-Change Oncoming, Lane-Change Side, and Evasive Steering Assist functions on the Kia EV2 may operate abnormally or unexpectedly in certain circumstances, including the following:

• The temperature around the front or rear side radar on the Kia EV2 is too high or too low.

• You have installed a trailer or carrier near the rear corner radar of the Kia EV2.

• The front or rear corner radar on the Kia EV2 is covered with snow, rain, dirt, and so on.

• The bumper around front corner or rear corner radar on the Kia EV2 is covered with objects, such as a bumper sticker, bumper guard, bike rack, etc.

• The bumper near the front or rear corner radar on the Kia EV2 is damaged, or the radar is out of position.

• The front or rear corner radar on the Kia EV2 is blocked by other vehicles, walls, or pillars.

• You are driving your Kia EV2 on a highway ramp.

• You are driving your Kia EV2 on a road with a high guardrail or wall.

• Another vehicle or motorcyclist drives very close behind or passes close by your Kia EV2.

• Another vehicle or motorcyclist passes your Kia EV2 at a very high speed.

• Your Kia EV2 passes another vehicle or motorcyclist.

• You are accelerating your Kia EV2 at the same rate as a vehicle or motorcycle in the next lane.

• A vehicle or motorcycle moves into or out of the lane next to your Kia EV2, or you move into the lane next to another vehicle.

• The Kia EV2 function detects a motorcycle or bicycle.

• The Kia EV2 function detects a flat trailer.

• The Kia EV2 function detects a large vehicle, such as a bus or truck.

• The Kia EV2 function detects a small moving obstacle, such as a pedestrian, animal, shopping cart, or stroller.

• The Kia EV2 function detects a shorter vehicle, such as a sports car.

• The lane is difficult for the Kia EV2 to see due to foreign material, such as rain, snow, dust, sand, oil and water puddles.

• Lane markings are obscured or not distinct from the road for the Kia EV2.

• Adjacent lanes end or lane markings merge together near the Kia EV2 path.

• There are more than 2 lane markings on the road confusing the Kia EV2 sensors.

• Lane markings are complicated or otherwise affected by roadwork near the Kia EV2.

• There are road markings, such as zigzag lanes, crosswalk markings and road signs around the Kia EV2.

• The lane suddenly disappears for the Kia EV2, such as at an intersection.

• The lane is very wide or narrow for the Kia EV2 transit.

• The vehicle ahead is obscuring the lane markings from the Kia EV2 view.

• You are driving your Kia EV2 very close to the vehicle ahead.

• On wet road surfaces or when there is insufficient contrast between the lane and the road surface for the Kia EV2.

• When the lane is covered by shadows cast by roadside objects such as median barriers, guardrails, sound barriers, or nearby vegetation along the Kia EV2.

Limitations of Junction Crossing function on the Kia EV2: (if equipped)

The Junction Crossing function on the Kia EV2 may not operate normally in the following situations:

• When the oncoming vehicle or motorcycle is outside the operating range of the Kia EV2.

• When the target vehicle is moving faster than your Kia EV2.

Limitations of Lane-Change Oncoming, Lane-Change Side function on the Kia EV2: (if equipped)

The Lane-Change Oncoming function and Lane-Change Side function on the Kia EV2 may not operate normally in the following situations:

• When using these functions on the Kia EV2 may create a risk of a secondary collision.

Limitations of Evasive Steering Assist function on the Kia EV2: (if equipped)

The Evasive Steering Assist function on the Kia EV2 may not operate normally in the following situations:

• When pedestrians or bicyclists are outside the operating range of the Kia EV2.

• When pedestrians or bicyclists are moving laterally across the Kia EV2 path.

• When pedestrians or bicyclists are within the operating range but there is insufficient space for the Kia EV2 to perform evasive steering.

• When using Evasive Steering Assist on the Kia EV2 may create a risk of a secondary collision.

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