Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled
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When foreign material (such as snow or rain) covers the rear bumper near the rear corner radar or sensor, or when you install a trailer or carrier, it can reduce the detection performance and temporarily limit or disable Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.
A warning message and the Master warning light (
) display on the instrument cluster. This does not indicate a Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist should operate properly after you remove foreign material (such as snow or rain) from the sensor or obstructions (such as a trailer or carrier) from the rear bumper then restart the vehicle. Always keep it clean.
If Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist still does not operate properly after you remove foreign material (such as snow or rain) from the sensor or obstructions (such as a trailer or carrier) from the rear bumper, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Even when a warning message does not appear on the instrument cluster temporarily, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly.
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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly in an area (such as, open terrain) where any objects are not detected right after you turn ON the vehicle, or when the detection sensor is blocked with foreign material right after you turn ON the vehicle.
Turn OFF Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist to install or remove a trailer, carrier, or other attachment. Turn ON Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist when you are finished.
You can check the Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist status in the service message of the utility information view of the instrument cluster display window.