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Blind-Spot Collision Warning

Vehicle detection

If a vehicle is detected within the boundary of the function, a warning light will appear on the outside rear view mirror.

Once the detected vehicle is no longer within the blind spot area, the warning will turn off according to the driving conditions of the vehicle.

Collision warning

A warning chime to warn the driver will activate when:

  1. At the First stage warning (the warning light appear on the outside review mirror AND

  2. The turn signal is applied (same side as where the vehicle is being detected).

When this warning is activated, the warning light on the outside rear view mirror will also blink. And a warning chime will sound.

If you turn off the turn signal indicator, the second stage warning will be deactivated.

Once the detected vehicle is no longer within the blind spot area, the warning will turn off according to the driving conditions of the vehicle.

WARNING

  • The warning light on the outside rear view mirror will appear whenever a vehicle is detected at the rear side by the function.

    To avoid accidents, do not focus only on the warning light and neglect to check the vehicle surroundings.

  • Drive safely even though the vehicle is equipped with Blind-Spot Collision Warning. Do not solely rely on the function but check your surroundings before changing lanes or backing the vehicle up.

  • The function may not alert the driver in some situations so always check your surroundings while driving.

CAUTION

  • The driver should always use extreme caution while operating the vehicle, whether or not the warning light on the outside rear view mirror illuminates or there is a warning alarm.

  • Playing the vehicle audio system at high volume may offset Blind-Spot Collision Warning warning sounds.

  • The warning of Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not sound while other function's warning sounds.

Detecting sensor

Rear corner radar

The rear corner radars are the sensors inside the rear bumper for detecting the side/rear areas. Always keep the rear bumper clean for proper operation of the function.

CAUTION

  • The function may not work properly when the bumper has been damaged, or if the rear bumper has been replaced or repaired.

  • The sensing range differs somewhat according to the width of the road. When the road is narrow, the function may detect other vehicles in the next lane.

  • The function may turn off due to strong electromagnetic waves.

  • Always keep the sensor or near the sensor clean.

  • Never arbitrarily disassemble the sensor component nor apply any impact on the sensor component.

  • Be careful not to apply unnecessary force on the radar sensor or sensor cover. If the sensor is forcibly moved out of proper alignment, the function may not operate correctly.

    In this case, a warning message may not be displayed. Take your vehicle to a professional workshop and have the function checked. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Do not apply foreign objects such as a bumper sticker or a bumper guard near the radar sensor or apply paint to the sensor area. Doing so may adversely affect the performance of the sensor.

  • Never install any accessories or stickers on the front windshield, nor tint the front windshield.

  • Pay extreme caution to keep the camera sensor out of water.

  • Never locate any reflective objects (i.e. white paper, mirror) over the crash pad. Any light reflection may cause a malfunction of the function.

  • The genuine Kia rear bumpers which the Rear corner radar sensors are mounted are parts with quality and performance ensured. If arbitrarily applying paint on or changing the bumper, the Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not function properly. Use only Kia Genuine Parts or those of an equivalent standard with proven quality and performance to repair or replace the bumper.

Turning off Blind-Spot Collision Warning when a trailer or carrier is installed

  • Press the Blind-Spot Safety button (the indicator on the button extinguish)

  • If you use Blind-Spot Collision Warning, remove a trailer or carrier.

When Blind-Spot Collision Warning canceled warning message is displayed in the cluster, check to make sure that the rear bumper is free from any dirt or snow in the areas where the sensor is located. Remove any dirt, snow, or foreign material that could interfere with the radar sensors.

After any dirt or debris is removed, Blind-Spot Collision Warning should operate normally after about 10 minutes of driving the vehicle.

If the function still does not operate normally, Kia recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.