Kia Picanto: Radar type autonomous emergency braking / 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'. The AEB deactivates, when the driver cancels the system setting.
The warning light illuminates on the LCD display, when you cancel the AEB system.
It illuminates even with the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) state 2 OFF. The driver can monitor the AEB ON/OFF status on the LCD display. When the warning light remains ON with the AEB activated, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
The driver can select the initial warning activation time in the User Settings and Driving Assist in the instrument cluster LCD display. The options for the initial Forward Collision Warning include the following:
- EARLY - When this condition is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated earlier than normal. If the “EARLY” warning seems to be too sensitive, change it to “NORMAL”. If the vehicle ahead suddenly stops, the warning may seem to be late even if the “EARLY” condition was selected.
- NORMAL - When this condition is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated normally.
- LATE - When this condition is selected, the initial Forward Collision Warning is activated later than normal. Select this condition only when traffic is light and you are driving at low speed.
Prerequisite for activation
The AEB gets ready to be activated, when the AEB is selected on the LCD display, and when the following prerequisites are satisfied.
- The ESC is activated.
- The driving speed is over 10 km/h.
(However, AEB is activated within
certain driving speed.)
- When recognizing the vehicle in front.
(However, AEB does not activate according
to conditions in front and vehicle
systems, but it notices only certain
warnings.)
WARNING
- The AEB automatically activates upon placing the ignition switch to the ON position. The driver can deactivate the AEB by canceling the system setting on the LCD display.
- The AEB automatically deactivates upon cancelling the ESC, even with the AEB system ON, and the driver will not be able to activate the AEB on the LCD display. In this case, the AEB warning light will illuminate, but it does not indicate a malfunction.
- Set or cancel AEB with controlling switches on steering wheel after stopping the vehicle in the safe place for your safety.
Radar type autonomous emergency braking
The AEB system is to reduce or to
avoid accident risk. It recognizes the
distance from the vehicle ahead
through the sensors (i.e. radar), and, if
necessary, warns the driver or applies
emer ...
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. ...
Other information:
Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Ignition switch position
LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. The ignition key can be removed only in the LOCK position. After parking the vehicle, if driver’s door is opened without removing the ignition key at lock or ACC position, warning chime will alarm you to remove the key. Once ...
Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: System malfunction
When the AEB is not working properly, the AEB warning light () will illuminate and the warning message will appear for a few seconds. After the message disappears, the master warning light () will illuminate. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional ...
