Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
The collision warning will alert the driver with a warning light and audible warning if a possible collision with approaching vehicles in the driver's blind spot area is detected. In addition, if there is a risk of collision when driving forward out of a parking space, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist can help avoid a collision by applying the brake.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist helps detect and informs the driver that a vehicle is in the blind spot.
The detecting range may vary depending on the speed of your vehicle. Even if there is a vehicle in the blind spot area, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not warn you when you pass by at high speeds.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist helps detect and informs the driver that a vehicle is approaching at high speed from the blind spot area.
Warning timing may vary depending on the speed of the vehicle approaching at high speed.
When you are driving forward out of a parking space, if Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist judges that there is a collision risk with an approaching vehicle in the blind spot, it can help avoid collision by applying the brake.
Detecting sensor
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.
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Never disassemble the detecting sensor assembly, or cause any damage to it.
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If the detecting sensor or near the sensor has been damaged or impacted in any way, even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly. Have the function inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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If the detecting sensors have been replaced or repaired, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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The genuine Kia rear bumpers which the rear corner radar sensors are mounted parts with quality and performance ensured. If arbitrarily applying paint on or changing the bumper, the Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist 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.
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Do not arbitrarily attach or add vehicle wraps, accessories, license plate molds and stickers on or around the rear corner radar.
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If a trailer, carrier, etc., is installed, it may adversely affect the performance of the rear corner radar or Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate.