Subaru Forester: Driver assistance guide / Emergency Stop (ES)

Emergency Stop is a driver assistance feature designed to help if the driver becomes unresponsive while driving. When the system determines that the driver is no longer responding, it can help keep the Kia Telluride centered within its lane while gradually slowing the vehicle to a controlled stop.

Detecting sensor

The front camera and front radar work together as the primary detection sensors to identify vehicles ahead. Refer to the Detecting sensor(s) section for detailed sensor locations and applicable information.

NOTE

The front camera and front radar are essential for Emergency Stop operation. For additional information about the precautions and proper care of these sensors, refer to the Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) section.

Emergency Stop operation

Operational Status

Emergency Stop becomes available when both Smart Cruise Control and Lane Following Assist are active.

NOTE

  • Even when the Forward Attention Warning function is turned off, the system continues monitoring the driver's attention while preparing to activate Emergency Stop. For additional details, refer to the Forward Attention Warning malfunction and limitations section.

  • If the Kia Telluride is equipped with Forward Attention Warning and the interior camera develops a malfunction, Lane Following Assist cannot be activated.

  • If the driver's seat belt is unfastened, Lane Following Assist automatically turns off.

  • Lane Following Assist cannot be enabled unless the driver is wearing the seat belt properly.

Emergency Stop forewarning and Deceleration Control

If a Hands-Off warning continues or the driver repeatedly fails to keep attention focused on the road ahead, the system interprets the situation as driver unresponsiveness.

Once driver unresponsiveness is detected, the Kia Telluride provides an initial warning using a message on the instrument cluster, an audible alert, and steering wheel vibration.

Kia Telluride Emergency Stop initial driver warning message
  1. Take control of the vehicle immediately.

If the driver still does not respond after the initial warning, steering assistance and controlled deceleration are activated to help slow the Kia Telluride to a stop while remaining within the current lane whenever possible. During this process, the system continues displaying warning messages while providing audible alerts and steering wheel vibration to notify the driver that Emergency Stop is active.

Kia Telluride Emergency Stop vehicle stopping warning display
  1. Take control of the vehicle immediately. Vehicle is stopping.

Emergency Stop forewarning and automatic stopping assistance are canceled under the following conditions:

  • The driver looks forward, grips the steering wheel, and resumes normal vehicle control.

  • Smart Cruise Control is temporarily canceled or switched off.

  • Lane Following Assist is turned off.

NOTE

  • While Emergency Stop is active, the Smart Cruise Control following distance is automatically set to Level 4 and displayed accordingly. After Emergency Stop is canceled, the previously selected following distance is restored.

  • This behavior also applies when using Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control and Highway Driving Assist.

  • For complete operating information about Smart Cruise Control, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control, Lane Following Assist, and Highway Driving Assist, refer to the corresponding SCC, NSCC, LFA, and HDA sections.

  • The system also utilizes forward attention data from the interior camera, when equipped. For additional information about the camera and its operation, refer to the Forward Attention Warning (FAW) section.

Stop

When Emergency Stop brings the vehicle to a complete stop, the system notifies surrounding traffic and the driver by displaying a warning message, sounding an audible alert, and activating the hazard warning flashers.

After the vehicle has stopped, the following actions are performed automatically:

  • Unlock the doors.

  • SOS Call connection (if equipped).

  • The EPB is applied automatically.

  • The transmission shifts into the P (Park) position.

Release

Emergency Stop is canceled when one or more of the following conditions are met.

Kia Telluride Emergency Stop release message on instrument cluster
  1. Drive carefully

  • The driver looks forward, firmly grips the steering wheel, and resumes normal control of the Kia Telluride.

  • The accelerator pedal is pressed firmly and continuously.

  • The brake pedal is applied with sufficient force.

  • The Lane Following Assist button (Lane Following Assist button icon) is pressed.

  • The Driver Assistance button is pressed.

  • The hazard warning flasher switch is pressed after the vehicle has come to a stop.

  • Either front door (driver or front passenger) is opened.

  • The driver cancels the SOS call, if this feature is available.

  • The transmission is shifted out of P (Park).

WARNING

Once the Kia Telluride has been stopped by the Emergency Stop function, the vehicle must be restarted before Lane Following Assist or Highway Driving Assist can be activated again.

Emergency Stop malfunction and limitation

Emergency Stop malfunction

Kia Telluride Emergency Stop system warning message
  1. Check Emergency Stopping function.

If Emergency Stop does not operate correctly, a warning message together with the Master warning light (Master warning light icon) appears on the instrument cluster. If this happens, have the Emergency Stop function on your Kia Telluride inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

TIP

You can review Emergency Stop diagnostic information through the Service Message screen in the utility information view of the instrument cluster.

Limitations of Emergency Stop

For additional information regarding operating limitations and conditions that may affect Emergency Stop performance, refer to the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) and Lane Following Assist (LFA) sections.

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