Kia Picanto: Radar type autonomous emergency braking / AEB warning message and system control

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2023 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Radar type autonomous emergency braking / AEB warning message and system control

The AEB produces warning messages and warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels of followings like vehicle’s sudden braking in front or lack of vehicle to vehicle distance. Also, it controls the brakes in accordance with the collision risk levels.

Forward Warning (1st warning)

The warning message appears on the LCD display with the warning alarms.

Collision Warning (2nd warning)

The warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning alarm.
The vehicle will reduce its speed to a certain limit.
- The brake activates gradually for vehicles ahead.
- The brake control activates within an arranged limit to ease the impact from a collision.

Emergency braking (3rd warning)

The warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning alarm.
The vehicle will reduce its speed to a certain limit.
- The brake control activates within an arranged limit to ease the impact from a collision. Maximum brake control is activated just before the collision.

System setting and activation

System setting The driver can activate the AEB by placing the ignition switch to the ON position and by selecting 'User Settings', 'Driving Assist', and 'Autonomous Emergency Braking System'. ...

Brake operation

In an urgent situation, the braking system enters into the ready status for prompt reaction against the driver’s depressing the brake pedal. The AEB provides additional braking powe ...

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