Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Settings

Forward Safety

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With the vehicle on, press the Ų button, and then select Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety in the infotainment system to set whether to use each function.

  • If "Forward Safety" is selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn the driver with a warning message, an audible warning depending on the collision risk levels. Braking assist will be applied depending on the collision risk levels. If "Forward Safety" is deselected, Forward Safety will turn off. The warning light (Q) will illuminate on the cluster.

When the vehicle is restarted, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will always turn on. However, at all times, and especially if Forward Safety is deselected, the driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely.

  • The settings for Forward Safety include 'Basic function', 'Junction Turning', and 'Direct Oncoming'.

  • Driving Safety systems include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Driver Attention Warning.

Forward Safety Warning Timing

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With the vehicle on, press the Ų button, and then select Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety > Forward Safety Warning Timing in the infotainment system to change the initial warning activation time for Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. The warning time can be set to either "Standard" or "Late"

  • Use "Standard" in normal driving conditions. If the Warning Timing seems sensitive, change it to "Late".

    • If "Late" is selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, warns the driver more slowly.

  • Even though Standard is selected for Warning Timing, if a detected vehicle in front suddenly stops, the warning may seem late.

  • Select Late for Warning Timing when traffic is light and when driving speed is slow.

  • If the vehicle is restarted, Forward Safety Warning Timing maintains the last setting.

Warning Method

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With the vehicle on, press the Ų button, and then select Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Warning Method in the infotainment system to select following:

  • Warning Volume: The warning volume can be adjusted. If you turn off the Warning Volume, for your safety, the function may warn you with a low volume.

  • Haptic Warning: The steering wheel vibration can be set.

  • Driving Safety Priority: Your vehicle lowers all other audio volumes when the Driver Assistance system warning sounds.

  • If you change the Warning Method, the Warning Method of other Driver Assistance systems may change.

  • Warning Method will maintain the previous setting even if the vehicle is restarted.

  • The setting menu may not be available for your vehicle depending on the vehicle features and specifications.

  • The Warning Volume and Haptic Warning cannot be turned off at the same time. When one of the warnings are turned off the other is activated.