2018 KIA STONIC sensor

2. Auditory warningIf you leave the lane, the warning
sound operates for maximum
3 seconds.
The color of symbol will change de‐
pend on the condition of Lane De‐
parture Warning (LDW) System
system.
• White
color: When you activate the lane
departure warning system
by pressing the Lane Depar‐
ture Warning (LDW) System
button, system operating
conditions are not satisfiedor the sensor does not de‐tect the lane line.
• Green
color: When you activate the lane
departure warning system
by pressing the Lane Depar‐
ture Warning (LDW) System
button, system operating
conditions are satisfied andthe sensor detect the laneline.
• Yellow
color: When there is a malfunction
with the lane departurewarning system.Warning indicator
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When the Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) System is not working properly, the warning light will illuminate and the
warning message will come on for a
few second. After the message disap‐ pears, the master warning light will illu‐
minate.
In this case, have the system checked
by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
The Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) System does not operate
when:
• The driver turns on the turn signal or the hazard warning flasher to change
lane.
• Driving on the lane line.
NOTICE
To change lanes, operate the turn
signal switch, then change the lane.
The Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) System may not warn
you even if the vehicle leaves
the lane, or may warn you even
if the vehicle does not leave the
lane when:
• The lane is not visible due to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or many other
things.
• The brightness of the outside changes suddenly.
• The headlights are off at night or in a tunnel.
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• The color of the lane marking fromthe road is difficult to distinguish.
• Driving on a steep grade or a curve.
• Light reflects from the water on the road.
• The lens or windshield is stained with foreign matter.
• The sensor can not detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain or heavy
snow.
• The surrounding temperature of the inside rear view mirror is high due to
a direct ray of light.
• The lane is very wide or narrow.
• The lane line is damaged or indistinct.
• The shadow is on the lane line by a median strip.
• There is a mark similar to a lane line.
• There is a boundary structure.
• The distance from vehicle ahead is very short or the vehicle ahead hides
the lane line.
• The vehicle shakes heavily.
• The lane number increases or decrea‐ ses or the lane lines are crossing
complicatedly.
• Putting something on the dashboard. • Driving with the sun in front of you.
• Driving in areas under construction.
• The lane line is more than two in ei‐
ther side (Left/Right).
• The windshield is fogged by humid air in the vehicle.
• The driver turns the wiper switch to HI mode.

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System malfunction
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When the "Check Driver Attention
Warning (DAW) system" warning mes‐ sage appears, the system is not work‐
ing properly. In this case, have the vehi‐
cle inspected by a professional work‐ shop. Kia recommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
•The Driver Attention Warning sys‐tem is not a substitute for safedriving practices, but a conven‐ience function only. It is the re‐sponsibility of the driver to alwaysdrive cautiously to prevent unex‐pected and sudden situations fromoccurring. Pay attention to theroad conditions at all times.
•The system may suggest a breakaccording to the driver's drivingpattern or habits even if the driverdoesn't feel fatigue.
•The driver, who feels fatigued,should take a break, even thoughthere is no break suggestion bythe Driver Attention Warning sys‐tem.
NOTICE
The Driver Attention Warning sys‐
tem utilizes the camera sensor on
the front windshield for its opera‐
tion. To keep the camera sensor in
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the best condition, you should ob‐
serve the followings:
•NEVER install any accessories or
stickers on the front windshield,
nor tint the front windshield.
•NEVER locate any reflective ob‐
jects (i.e. white paper, mirror) over
the dashboard. Any light reflection
may cause a malfunction of the
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
system.
•Pay extreme caution to keep the
camera sensor out of water.
•NEVER arbitrarily disassemble the
camera assembly, nor apply any
impact on the camera assembly.
CAUTION
The Driver Attention Warning sys‐tem may not properly operate withlimited alerting in the following sit‐uations:
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BLIND-SPOT COLLISION WARNING (BCW) (IF EQUIPPED)
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The Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
system uses a radar sensor to alert the driver while driving.
It senses the rear side territory of the
vehicle and provides information to the
driver. 1. Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
Warning range is dependent on
your vehicle speed. However, if the
speed of your vehicle is faster by
10km/h or more than other nearby
vehicles, the warning is not operat‐ ed.
2. Lane change assist (LCA) When vehicles are approaching to
your vehicle at high speed, the
warning is operated.
3. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
When your vehicle moves back‐
ward, the sensor detects approach‐
ing vehicles to the left or right side
direction and warning is operated.
WARNING
•Always check the road conditionwhile driving for unexpected situa‐tions even though the Blind-SpotCollision Warning (BCW) system isoperating.
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•Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)system is a system made for con‐venience. Do not solely rely on thesystem but always pay attentionto drive safely.
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The second stage alarm will activate
when: 1. The first stage alert is on
2. The turn signal is on to change a lane
When the second stage alert is activa‐ ted, a warning light will be blinking on
the outside rearview mirror and an
alarm will sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to origin position, the second stage alert
will be deactivated.
- The second stage alarm can be deac‐
tivated. • To activate the alarm:
Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and select Blind-Spot Collision
Warning Sound on the LCD display.
• To deactivate the alarm : Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and deselect Blind-Spot Colli‐
sion Warning Sound on the LCD dis‐
play.
CAUTION
The alarm function helps alert thedriver. Deactivate this function onlywhen it is necessary.
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The sensors are located inside the rear
bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean for the system to work properly.
Warning message
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• If an approaching vehicle detected by
sensors, the warning is chime and the
warning light will blink on the outside
rearview mirror.
• If the detected vehicle is out of de‐ tection range, moving away in the
opposite direction or moving slow,
the warning is cancelled.
• The system may not be operating properly due to other factors or cir‐
cumstances, so always pay attention to your surrounding.
❈ If the bumper on either side is
blocked by a barrier or vehicles, the
system sensing ability may be de‐
teriorated.
WARNING
•The warning light on the outsiderearview mirror will illuminatewhenever a vehicle is detected atthe rear side by the system.To avoid accidents, do not focusonly on the warning light and ne‐glect to see the surrounding of thevehicle.
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•Drive safely even though the vehi‐cle is equipped with a Blind-SpotCollision Warning (BCW) system.Do not solely rely on the systembut check for yourself beforechanging lanes.The system may not alert thedriver in some conditions so al‐ways check the surroundings whiledriving.
CAUTION
•The system may not work proper‐ly if the bumper has been replacedor if a repair work has been donenear the sensor.
•The detection area differs accord‐ing to the roads width. If the roadis narrow the system may detectother vehicles in the second nextlane.
•On the contrary, if the road is verywide the system may not detectother vehicles in the next lane.
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•The system might be turned offdue to strong electromagneticwaves.
Non-operating condition
Outside rearview mirror may not alert
the driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror housing
is damaged or covered with debris.
- The window is covered with debris.
- The windows are severely tinted.
Driver's attention
The driver must be cautious in the be‐
low situations, because the system may not detect other vehicles or ob‐
jects in certain circumstances.
- The vehicle drives on a curved road or
through a tollgate.
- The sensor is polluted with rain,
snow, mud, etc.
- The rear bumper, in which the sensor
is located, is covered or blocked with
a foreign matter such as a sticker, a bumper guard, a bicycle stand, etc. -
The rear bumper is damaged, or the
sensor is out of the original default
position.
- The vehicle height gets lower or high‐
er due to heavy loading in a tailgate,
abnormal tire pressure, etc.
- The vehicle drives in a bad weather
such as heavy rain or snow.
- There is a fixed object near the vehi‐
cle, such as a guardrail.
- A big vehicle is near such as a bus or
truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer is near.
- If the vehicle has started at the same
time as the vehicle next to you and has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes at a
very fast speed.
- While changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep, un‐
even road.
- When the other vehicle approaches
very close.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- When the temperature of the rear
bumper is very high or low. -
When the sensors are blocked by
other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.
- When the detected vehicle also
moves back, as your vehicle drives back.
- If there are small things like shopping
cart and baby carriage.
- If there is low height vehicle like sport
vehicle.
- When other vehicles are close to your
vehicle.
- When the vehicle in the next lane
moves two lanes away from you OR when the vehicle two lanes away
moves to the next lane from you.
- When driving through a narrow road
with many plants.
- When driving on wet surface.


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SymbolFuse rat‐ingCircuit Protected
10ABCM (Body Control Module), Crash Pad Switch, FCA Unit, Lane Departure Warning System, BLIND-
SPOT DETECTION WARNING Radar LH/RH
15AEngine Room Junction Block(Back-Up Lamp Switch), Sport Mode Switch, Speed Sensor, Stop Lamp
Switch, Speed Sensor (In/Out), Transaxle Range Switch
LH25A Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch(RHD)
SPARE25A Spare
10A Rear Fog Lamp Relay
15A Clock Spring
LH7.5A Head Lamp LH, License Lamp LH(Sedan), Rear Combination Lamp (IN) LH(Wagon)
7.5A Front Console Switch, Front Seat Warmer Control Module, Audio, Audio / Video & Navigation Head
Unit, Head Lamp Leveling Device Actuator LH/RH, Air Conditioner Control Module, Electro Chromic
Mirror, Crash Pad Switch, DC-DC Converter, Clock Spring, A/T Shift Lever Indicator
7.5A
Engine Room Junction Block(Multipurpose Check Connector), ABS/ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
Control Module
10A Smart Key Control Module, Stop Lamp Switch
SPARE15A Spare
15A Front Fog Lamp Relay
7.5AEngine Room Junction Block(Air Conditioner Blower Relay), GSL Junction Block(PTC Heater Relay),
DSL Junction Block(Start Relay, Air Conditioner Blower Relay), Air Conditioner Control Module
MODULE510AEngine Room Junction Block(Head Lamp High Relay, Head Lamp Relay), Front Seat Warmer Control
Module, BCM (Body Control Module)


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