Driver assistance system limitations when connecting a trailer
When towing a trailer or using a carrier, the control stability of driver assistance systems may be reduced. In such cases, turn off the driver assistance systems and always drive attentively and safely. Refer to each system’s description for more information.
If the vehicle is equipped with proprietary components (a Kia genuine trailer kit) or functions that can detect trailer attachment, certain driver assistance system functions may be restricted when a trailer is recognized as connected. Check the specifications applied to your vehicle and use them accordingly.
|
Function |
Driver assistance system settings and functions |
Trailer is connected |
|---|---|---|
|
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) |
Forward safety, Forward cross-traffic safety |
- |
|
Forward/Side safety |
Disabled |
|
|
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) |
Lane Safety |
Disabled |
|
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) |
Blind-spot safety |
Disabled |
|
Safe Exit Warning (SEW) |
Safe exit |
Disabled |
|
Lane Following Assist (LFA) |
- |
Disabled |
|
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) |
Highway Driving Assist |
Disabled |
|
Highway Lane Change Assist |
Disabled |
|
|
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) |
Rear cross-traffic safety |
Disabled |
|
Parking Distance Warning (PDW) |
Forward/Side Parking Distance Warning |
- |
|
Reverse Parking Distance Warning |
Disabled |
|
|
Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) |
Forward/Side Parking safety |
Disabled |
|
Reverse Parking safety |
Disabled |
|
|
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) |
- |
Disabled |
-
If the trailer connector is not properly connected, the control stability of the driver assistance systems may be reduced, which could lead to an accident.
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The trailer menu settings are retained even after the vehicle is restarted. Always check that the connector is properly connected and the settings are correct before driving carefully.