Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (if equipped)
Blind-Spot Collision Warning is designed to help detect and monitor approaching vehicles in the driver's blind spot area and warn the driver of a possible collision with a warning message and audible warning.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning helps detect and inform the driver that a vehicle is in the blind spot.
The detecting range may vary depending on the speed of your vehicle. However, even if there is a vehicle in the blind spot area, the function may not warn you when you pass by at high speeds.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning 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.
Detecting sensor
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.
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Never disassemble the rear corner radar or radar assembly, or apply any impact on it.
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If there is impact on the rear corner radar or near the radar, even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not operate properly. Have the function be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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If the rear corner radars have been replaced or repaired, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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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, 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.
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Do not apply license plate frame or objects, such as a film, accessories, molding and sticker or a bumper painting near the rear corner radar.
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The function may not work properly if the bumper has been replaced, or the surroundings of the rear corner radar has been damaged or paint has been applied.
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If a trailer, carrier or other equipments is installed, it may adversely affect the performance of the rear corner radar or the function may not operate.