Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction

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A: Check Blind-Spot Safety system

When Blind-Spot Collision Warning is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the master warning light ( ) will appear. Have Blind-Spot Collision Warning be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

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A: Check side view mirror warning light

When the outside rearview mirror warning light is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the master warning light ( ) will appear. Have Blind-Spot Collision Warning be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning disabled

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A: Blind-spot safety system disabled. Radar blocked

When the rear bumper around the rear corner radar or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, or installing a trailer or carrier, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Blind-Spot Collision Warning.

If this occurs, a warning message will appear on the cluster. However it is not a malfunction.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning will operate normally when such foreign material or trailer, other equipments is removed, and then the engine is restarted. Always keep it clean.

If Blind-Spot Collision Warning does not operate normally vehicle rear luggage, other equipment or foreign material is removed, have Blind-Spot Collision Warning be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

  • Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Warning may not properly operate.

  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain) where any substance are not detected right after the engine is turned on, or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material right after the engine is turned on.

CAUTION

Turn off Blind-Spot Collision Warning to install a trailer, carrier, etc., or remove the trailer, carrier, etc. to use Blind-Spot Collision Warning.