Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction
When Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the master () warning light will appear on the cluster.
If this occurs, have Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
When the outside rear view mirror warning light is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the master () warning light will appear on the cluster. If this occurs, have Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled
Covering the rear bumper around the rear corner radar or sensor with foreign materials, such as snow or rain, or installing a trailer or carrier can reduce the detecting performance, resulting in Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist temporarily limited or disabled.
At this time, the warning message and master warning light () are displayed on the cluster display, but it does not indicate a malfunction of Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate properly when such foreign material or trailer, etc., is removed, and then the vehicle is restarted.
If Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate properly after it is removed, have Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate.
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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate in an area (for example, open terrain) where any objects are not detected right after the vehicle is turned on, or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material right after the vehicle is turned on.
Turn off Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist to install or remove a trailer, carrier, or another attachment. Turn on Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist when finished.
You can check it in the service message of the utility information view of the cluster display window.
Limitations of Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly, or it may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:
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There is inclement weather, such as heavy snow and heavy rain.
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The detecting sensor is covered with snow, rain, dirt, etc.
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The temperature around the detecting sensor is high or low due to the surrounding environment.
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The detecting sensor is blocked while driving near a vehicle, pillar, or wall.
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Driving on a highway (or motorway) ramp or driving through a tollgate.
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The road pavement (or the peripheral ground) abnormally contains metallic components (for example, possibly due to subway construction).
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There is a fixed object near the vehicle, such as sound barriers, guardrails, central dividers, entry barriers, street lamps, signs, tunnels, walls, etc. (including double structures)
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Driving through a narrow road where trees or grass are overgrown
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Driving in vast areas where there are few vehicles or structures (for example, desert, meadow, suburb, etc.)
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Driving on a wet road surface, such as a puddle on the road
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The other vehicle drives very close behind your vehicle, or the other vehicle passes by your vehicle in close proximity
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The speed of the other vehicle is very fast that it passes by your vehicle in a short time
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Your vehicle passes by the other vehicle
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Your vehicle changes lane
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Your vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to you and has accelerated
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The vehicle in the next lane moves two lanes away from you, or when the vehicle two lanes away moves to the next lane from you
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A trailer or carrier is installed around the rear corner radar
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The bumper around the rear corner radar is covered with objects, such as a bumper sticker, bike rack, etc.
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The bumper around the rear corner radar is impacted, damaged or the radar is out of position
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Your vehicle height is low or high due to heavy loads, abnormal tire pressure, etc.
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When the following objects are detected:
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A motorcycle or bicycle is detected
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A vehicle such as a flat trailer is detected
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A big vehicle such as a bus or truck is detected
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A moving obstacle such as a pedestrian, animal, shopping cart or a baby pushchair is detected
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A vehicle with low height such as a sports car is detected
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Pay attention. Braking control may not operate in the following conditions:
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The vehicle severely vibrates while driving over a bumpy road, uneven road or concrete patch
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Driving on a slippery surface due to snow, water puddle, ice, etc.
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The tire pressure is low or a tire is damaged
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The braking system has been modified
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When steering urgently
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Driving on a curved road
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving on a curved road. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not detect the vehicle in the next lane.
Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving on a curved road. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may detect a vehicle in the same lane.
Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.
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Driving on an inclined road
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Driving where the road is merging/dividing
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving on a slope. The function may not detect the vehicle in the next lane or may incorrectly detect the ground or structure.
Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving where the road merges or divides. The function may not detect the vehicle in the next lane.
Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.
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Driving where the heights of the lanes are different
Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving where the heights of the lanes are different. The function may not detect the vehicle on a road with different lane heights (underpass joining section, grade separated intersections, etc.).
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When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, make sure that you turn off Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.
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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.
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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate for approximately 3 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the front view camera or rear corner radars are initialized.