Warning and function control

Collision Warning (if equipped)

First stage warning

If a vehicle is detected within the boundary of the function, a warning light will illuminate on the outside rearview mirror and the head up display (if equipped).

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.

Second stage warning

[A] : Warning sound

A warning chime to warn the driver will activate when:

A vehicle has been detected in the blind spot area by the radar system AND.
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 rearview mirror and the head up display (if equipped) 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 rearview mirror will illuminate 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 see the surrounding of the vehicle.
Drive safely even though the vehicle is equipped with a Blind-Spot Collision Warning. Do not solely rely on the function but check your surrounding before changing lanes or backing the vehicle up.
The function may not warn the driver in some conditions so always check your surroundings whilst driving.

CAUTION

The driver should always use extreme caution whilst operating the vehicle, whether or not the warning light on the outside rearview 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 whilst other function's warning sounds.

Collision-Avoidance Assist (if equipped)

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may apply braking power, when an approaching vehicle is detected within a certain distance next to/behind your vehicle.

It gently applies braking power on the tyre, which is located in the opposite side of the possibly-colliding point. The instrument cluster will inform the driver of the function activation.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is automatically deactivated when:

The vehicle drives a certain distance away
The vehicle direction is changed against the possible-colliding point
The steering wheel is abruptly moved
The brake pedal is depressed
After a certain period of time

The driver should drive the vehicle in the middle of the vehicle lanes to keep the function in the ready status. When the vehicle drives too close to one side of the vehicle lanes, the function may not properly operate.

In addition, the function may not properly control your vehicle in accordance with driving situations. Thus, always pay close attention to road situations.

WARNING

The driver is responsible for accurate steering.
Do not unnecessarily operate the steering wheel, when Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is in operation.
Always pay extreme caution whilst driving. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate or unnecessarily operate in accordance with your driving situations.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is not a substitute for safe driving practices, but a convenience function only. It is the responsibility of the driver to always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.

Detecting sensor (Camera and Radar) (if equipped)

Front camera (if equipped)

Front camera

The front view camera is a sensor detecting the lane. If the sensor is covered with snow, rain or foreign substance, 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.

* Refer to More Details for cautions for the front view camera sensor.

Rear radar (if equipped)

Rear radar

The rear 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 sensors 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.

Kia recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorised 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 windscreen, nor tint the front windscreen.
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.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning disabled. Radar blocked

This warning message may appear when :
- One or both of the sensors on the rear bumper is blocked by dirt or snow or a foreign object.
- Driving in rural areas where the sensor does not detect another vehicle for an extended period of time.
- When there is inclement weather such as heavy snow or rain.

If any of these conditions occur, the light on the Blind-Spot Safety button and the function will turn off automatically.

When Blind-Spot Collision Warning 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 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

NOTICE

Turn off Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist when a trailer or carrier is installed.

Deactivate the Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist by selecting 'User settings → Driver assistance → Blind-spot safety →Off'.
Deactivate Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist by deselecting 'User settings → Driver assistance → Parking safety → Rear cross-traffic safety.

If your vehicle is equipped with an infotainment system, you can learn how to setup on the website via QR code in the infotainment quick reference guide.

Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning

If there is a problem with Blind-Spot Collision Warning, a warning message will appear and the light on the switch will turn off. The function will turn off automatically. Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist will not operate also if Blind-Spot Collision Warning turns off due to malfunction. We recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer.

Check Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)

If there is a problem with Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, a warning message will appear. The function will turn off automatically. Blind-Spot Collision Warning will still operate even if Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist turns off due to malfunction. We recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer to use Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist.

Limitations of Blind-Spot Collision Warning/Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Driver must be cautious in the below situations, because the function may not detect other vehicles or objects in certain circumstances.

When a trailer or carrier is installed.
The vehicle drives in inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow.
The sensor is polluted with rain, snow, mud, etc.
The rear bumper where the sensor is located is covered with a foreign object such as a bumper sticker, a bumper guard, a bike rack, etc.
The rear bumper is damaged, or the sensor is out of the original default position.
The vehicle height gets lower or higher due to heavy loading in a tailgate, abnormal tyre pressure, etc.
When the temperature of the rear bumper is high.
When the sensors are blocked by other vehicles, walls or parking-lot pillars.
The vehicle drives on a curved road.
The vehicle drives through a tollgate.
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 a guardrail.
Whilst going down or up a steep road where the height of the lane is different.
Driving on a narrow road where trees or grass or overgrown.
Driving in rural areas where the sensor does not detect another vehicle or structure for an extended period of time.
Driving on a wet road.
Driving on a road where the guardrail or wall is in double structure.
A big vehicle is near such as a bus or truck.
When the other vehicle approaches very close.
When the other vehicle passes at a very fast speed.
Whilst changing lanes.
If the vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to you and has accelerated.
When 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 motorcycle or bicycle is near.
A flat trailer is near.
If there are small objects in the detecting area such as a shopping cart or a baby stroller.
If there is a low height vehicle such as a sports car.
The brake pedal is depressed.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is activated.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) malfunctions.
The tyre pressure is low or a tyre is damaged.
The brake is reworked.
The vehicle abruptly changes driving direction.
The vehicle makes sharp lane changes.
The vehicle sharply stops.
Temperature is extremely low around the vehicle.
The vehicle severely vibrates whilst driving over a bumpy road, uneven/bumpy road, or concrete patch.
The vehicle drives on a slippery surface due to snow, water puddle, or ice.
LDW or LKA do not operate normally. (if equipped)

For more information refer to More Details.

Driving on a curved road

Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving on a curved road. In certain instances the function may not detect the vehicle in the next lane.