Detecting sensors (Front view camera and Rear corner radar)blind-spot collision warning (BCW)/blind-spot collision-avoidance assist (BCA)detecting sensors
Front view camera
The front view camera is a sensor detecting the lane. If the front view camera is covered by heavy rain, heavy snow and fog or foreign objects, dust, the function may temporarily be cancelled and not work properly until the cancellation due to the degradation of the sensor's detection performance. Always keep the sensor clean.
For more details on the limitations of the front view camera, refer to More Details.
Rear corner radars
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.
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The function may not work properly when the bumper has been damaged, or if the rear bumper has been replaced or repaired.
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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.
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On the other hand, when the road is wide, the function may not detect vehicles on both lanes and may not warn.
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The function may turn off if interfered by electromagnetic waves.
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Always keep the sensor or near the sensor clean.
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NEVER arbitrarily disassemble the sensor component nor apply any impact on the sensor component.
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Be careful not to apply unnecessary force on the radar sensor or near the sensor. 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. Have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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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.
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NEVER install any accessories or stickers on the front windscreen, nor tint the front windscreen.
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Pay special attention to keep the camera sensor out of water.
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NEVER locate any reflective objects (i.e. white paper, mirror) over the crash pad. Any light reflection may cause a malfunction of the function.
Warning message
This warning message may appear when :
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One or both of the sensors on the rear bumper is blocked by dirt or snow or a foreign object.
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When a trailer or carrier is installed.
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Driving in rural areas where the sensor does not detect another vehicle for an extended period of time.
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When there is inclement weather such as heavy snow or rain.
If any of these conditions occur, the warning message will be displayed on the cluster. The function will turn off automatically.
When BCW cancelled 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, BCA will work in normal after engine restart.
If the function still does not operate normally, have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Turn off BCW and BCA (if equipped) when a trailer or carrieris installed. Deactivate BCW or BCA by deselecting ‘Driver Assistance → Blind Spot Safety → Off’
When Blind-Spot Safety system is not working properly, the ‘Check blind-spot safety systems’ 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.