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Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction and limitations

Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction

Except CUV
For CUV

When Blind-Spot Collision Warning is not working properly, the 'Check blind-spot safety systems' or 'Check BCW) Blind-Spot Collision Warn.) system' warning message will appear on the cluster, and the function will turn off automatically, or the function will be limited. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

When the outside rearview mirror warning light is not working properly, the ‘Check outside mirror warning icon’ warning message will appear on the cluster. We recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning disabled

Except CUV
For CUV

When the rear bumper around the rear corner radar or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, or installing a trailer or carrier, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Blind-Spot Collision Warning.

If this occurs, the 'Blind-spot safety system disabled. Radar blocked' or' 'BCW (Blind-Spot Collision Warning) system disabled. Radar blocked' warning message will appear on the cluster.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning will operate properly when such foreign material or trailer, etc. is removed, and then the engine is restarted.

If Blind-Spot Collision Warning does not operate properly after it is removed, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING
  • Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not properly operate.

  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not properly operate in an area (for example, open terrain), where any objects are not detected right after the engine is turned on, or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material right after the engine is turned on.

CAUTION

Turn off Blind-Spot Collision Warning to install or remove a trailer, carrier, or another attachment. Turn on Blind-Spot Collision Warning when finished.

Limitations of Blind-Spot Collision Warning

Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not operate properly, or it may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:

  • There is inclement weather, such as heavy snow, heavy rain, etc.

  • The rear corner radar is covered with snow, rain, dirt, etc.

  • The temperature around the rear corner radar is high or low

  • Driving on a highway (or motorway) ramp

  • The road pavement (or the peripheral ground) abnormally contains metallic components (i.e. possibly due to subway construction).

  • 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)

  • Driving in large areas where there are few vehicles or structures (for example, desert, meadow, suburb, etc.)Driving through a narrow road where trees or grass are overgrown

  • Driving on a wet road surface, such as a puddle on the road

  • The other vehicle drives very close behind your vehicle, or the other vehicle passes by your vehicle in close proximity

  • The speed of the other vehicle is very fast that it passes by your vehicle in a short time

  • Your vehicle passes by the other vehicle

  • Your vehicle change lane

  • Your vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to you and has accelerated

  • 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

  • A trailer or carrier is installed around the rear corner radar

  • The bumper around the rear corner radar is covered with objects, such as a bumper sticker, bumper guard, bike rack, etc.

  • The bumper around the rear corner radar is impacted, damaged or the radar is out of position

  • Your vehicle height is low or high due to heavy loads, abnormal tyre pressure, etc.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not operate properly, or it may operate unexpectedly when the following objects are detected:

  • A motorcycle or bicycle is detected

  • A vehicle such as a flat trailer is detected

  • A big vehicle such as a bus or truck is detected

  • A moving obstacle such as a pedestrian, animal, shopping cart or a baby stroller is detected

  • A vehicle with low height such as a sports car is detected

WARNING

Driving on a curved road

Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not operate properly when driving on a curved road. The function may not detect the vehicle in the next lane.

Always pay attention to road and driving conditions whilst driving.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not operate properly when driving on the curved road. The function may recognize the vehicle in the same lane.

Always pay attention to road and driving conditions whilst driving.

Driving where the road is merging/ dividing

Blind-Spot Collision Warning 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 whilst driving.

Driving on a sloped road

Blind-Spot Collision Warning 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 whilst driving.

Driving where the heights of the lanes are different

Blind-Spot Collision Warning 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.).

Always pay attention to road and driving conditions whilst driving.

WARNING
  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not operate properly if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.

  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not operate for 3 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the rear corner radars are initialized.