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Forward Safety warning (cars and collision star) symbol: amber: two cars in side view, the front one with a collision star above it and an arrow pointing back below them
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Forward Safety warning (cars and collision star)

Amber: two cars in side view, the front one with a collision star above it and an arrow pointing back below them. · also called “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning light”, “Forward Safety warning light”

What it means on kia

Forward Safety off, disabled or faulty

Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. Yellow: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Forward Safety is deselected or disabled, or a malfunction is detected; if it stays on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked, have the vehicle inspected. The light blinks red when the Forward Safety or Forward Cross-Traffic Safety function is operating.

Source · Manufacturer manual Kia Niro HEV owner's manual — Warning and indicator lights · checked

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Questions about the Forward Safety warning (cars and collision star) symbol

What does the Forward Safety warning (cars and collision star) symbol mean on Kia cars?
Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. Yellow: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Forward Safety is deselected or disabled, or a malfunction is detected; if it stays on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked, have the vehicle inspected. The light blinks red when the Forward Safety or Forward Cross-Traffic Safety function is operating.
What does the Forward Safety warning (cars and collision star) symbol mean on Mazda cars?
Comes on if the windscreen or radar sensor is dirty, or there is a malfunction in the system. Check the reason on the centre display: clean the windscreen or the front emblem (radar sensor) as indicated; for other reasons have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer.
What does the Forward Safety warning (cars and collision star) symbol mean on Honda cars?
Comes on when there is a problem with the Collision Mitigation Braking System or it is temporarily unavailable, for example because of dirt on the windscreen near the camera. The amber Safety Support indicator comes on as well.
Does the Forward Safety warning (cars and collision star) symbol mean the same on every appliance?
No. On Kia cars it means: Forward Safety off, disabled or faulty. On Mazda cars it means: Smart brake support warning. On Honda cars it means: CMBS problem or unavailable.
What does the Forward Safety warning (cars and collision star) symbol look like?
Amber: two cars in side view, the front one with a collision star above it and an arrow pointing back below them. It is also called “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning light” and “Forward Safety warning light”.

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