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System setting and activation
System setting
The driver can activate the sys-
tems by placing the ignition switch
to the ON position and by selecting
'AVN →Settings →Vehicle →
Driving Assist → Blind-spot safety
→ Rear Cross-Traffic Safety'. The
RCCA and RCCW turn on and get
ready to be activated when 'Rear
Cross-Traffic safety' is selected.
When the engine is turned off then on again, the systems always get
ready to be activated.
When the system is initially turned on and when the engine is turned
off then on again, the warning light
will illuminate for 3 seconds on the
outside side view mirror.
The driver can select the initial warn-
ing activation time in the AVN by
selecting "AVN → Settings →Vehicle
→ Driver assistance → Warning tim-
ing". The options for the initial Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
includes the following: - Normal:
When this condition is selected, the
initial Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning is activated normally. If this
setting feels too sensitive change the
option to 'late'.
The warning activation time may feel
late if the side/rear vehicle abruptly
accelerates.
- Later:
Select this warning activation time
when the traffic is light and you are
driving in a low speed. However, if
you change the warning activation
time, the warning activation time of
vehicle's other system may also
change. Check the warning activa-
tion time before changing it.
The driver can select the warning
volume of the Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Warning by selecting "AVN
→
Settings →Vehicle →Driver
assistance →Warning volume →
High/Medium/Low". However, if you
change the warning volume, the
warning volume of vehicle's other
system may also change.
Operating conditions
To operate:
Go to the 'AVN → Settings →Vehicle
→ Driving Assist → Blind-spot safety
→ Rear Cross-Traffic Safety' on the
AVN. The system will turn on and
standby to activate.
The system will activate when vehi-
cle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h)
and with the shift lever in R
(Reverse).
* The system will not activate when the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h
(6 mph). The system will activate
again when the speed is below 10
km/h (6 mph).
The system's detecting range is
approximately 1 ft ~ 65 ft (0.5 m ~ 20
m). An approaching vehicle will be
detected if their vehicle speed is with-
in 5 mph ~ 22.5 mph (8 km/h ~ 36
km/h). Note that the detecting range
may vary under certain conditions.
As always, use caution and pay
close attention to your surroundings
when backing up your vehicle.
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If the vehicle detected by the sensors
approaches from the rear left/right
side of your vehicle, the warning
chime will sound, the warning light
on the outside rearview mirror will
blink and a message will appear on
the LCD display. If the rear view mon-
itor system is in activation, a mes-
sage will also appear on the AVN
screen.
The warning will stop when:
- The vehicle moving at the rearleft/right side of your vehicle is not
in the detection range.
- The vehicle is right behind your vehicle.
- The vehicle is not driving towards your vehicle.
- The vehicle’s approaching speed is decreased.
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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) System
■ Left
■ Left
■ Right
■ Right
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The brake control may not operate
properly according to the status of
the ESC (Electronic Stability
Control). The same warning mes-
sage is displayed on the instrument
cluster for this case also.
- When the ESC (Electronic StabilityControl) warning light is on.
- When the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is engaged in a different
function.CAUTION
When the operation condition of the Rear Cross-TrafficCollision Warning System issatisfied the warning willoccur every time a vehicleapproaches the side/rear ofyour stopped (0 km/h vehiclespeed) vehicle.
The system's warning or brake may not operate proper-ly if the left/right of your vehi-cle's rear bumper is blockedby a vehicle or obstacle.
The driver should always use extreme caution while operat-ing the vehicle, whether or notthe warning light on the outsiderearview mirror illuminates orthere is a warning alarm.
Playing the vehicle audio sys- tem at high volume may offsetthe system's warning sounds.
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(Continued) The warning of the Rear Cross- Traffic Collision WarningSystem may not sound whileother system's warning sounds.
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If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the BCW switch and the sys-
tem will turn off automatically.
When the BCW canceled warning
message is displayed in the cluster,
check to make sure that the rear
bumper is free from any dirt or snow
in the areas where the sensor is
located. Remove any dirt, snow, or
foreign material that could interfere
with the radar sensors.
After any dirt or debris is removed,
the RCCA system should operate
normally after about 10 minutes of
driving the vehicle.
If the system still does not operate
normally have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized K900 Kia dealer. Turn off the BCW, BCA and RCCW
system (if equipped) when a trailer or
carrier is installed.
- Press the BCW/BCA button (the
indicator on the button extinguish)
- Deactivate the RCCW system by deselecting
"AVN →Settings →Vehicle →
Driving Assist → Blind-spot safety
→ Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning" (if equipped)
If you use BCW, BCA and RCCW
system, remove a trailer or carrier. Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system
If there is a problem with the BCW
system, a warning message will
appear and the light on the switch will
turn off. The system will turn off auto-
matically. RCCW and RCCA will not
operate also if the BCW system turns
off due to malfunction. We recommend
that you have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized K900 Kia dealer.
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✽ ✽NOTICE
The Driver Attention Warning sys-
tem utilizes the camera sensor on the
front windshield for its operation.
To keep the camera sensor in the
best condition, you should observe
the followings:
- Do not disassemble camera tem-
porarily for tinted window or
attaching any types of coatings and
accessories. If you disassemble a
camera and assemble it again, have
the system checked by an author-
ized K900 Kia dealer.
- Do not locate any reflective objects (i.e. white paper, mirror)
over the dashboard. Any light
reflection may cause a mal-func-
tion of the Driver Attention
Warning (DAW) system.
- Pay extreme caution to keep the camera sensor out of water.
- Do not arbitrarily disassemble the camera assembly, nor apply any
impact on the camera assembly.
• Playing the vehicle audio system at high volume may offset the
Driver Attention Warning system
warning sounds.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The DAW system does not detect
actual driver fatigue or drowsiness.
The system monitors driving and
provides a warning if it detects inat-
tentive driving practices.
CAUTION
The Driver Attention Warning
system may not properly oper-ate with limited alerting in thefollowing situations:
The lane detection perform- ance is limited. (For moreinformation, refer to "LaneKeeping Assist (LKA) System"in this chapter.)
The vehicle is violently driven or is abruptly turned for obsta-cle avoidance (e.g. construc-tion area, other vehicles, fallenobjects, bumpy road).
Forward drivability of the vehi- cle is severely undermined(possibly due to wide varia-tion in tire pressures, uneventire wear-out, toe-in/toe-outalignment).
The vehicle drives on a curvy road.
The vehicle drives on a bumpy road.
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(Continued) The vehicle drives through a windy area.
The vehicle is controlled by the following driving assistsystems:
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) System
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) System
- Blind-Spot Collision- Avoidance Assist (BCA)System
- Lane Following Assist (LFA) System
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) System
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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many miles (kilometers) you can get
from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
moderate rate. Don't make "jack-
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stop-
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway,
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption. Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with
your foot resting on the brake pedal
may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness
and may lead to more serious con-
sequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pres-
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unnec-
essary tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper align-
ment can result from hitting curbs
or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes
faster tire wear and may also result
in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condi-
tion. For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs, main-
tain your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 7. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see
chapter 7 for details).
Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi- mum service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corrosive
materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
allowed to accumulate on the
underside of the vehicle. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to
corrosion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces- sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting
(and not in traffic), turn off your
engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.
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WARNING - Engine off
during motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function properly without the
engine running. In addition, turn-
ing off the ignition while driving
could lead to out of working
power driven steering wheel and
hard to control steering wheel.
Keep the engine on and down-
shift to an appropriate gear for
an engine braking effect.
Remember, your vehicle does not require extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in a
very high gear resulting in engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit.
This can be avoided by shifting at
the recommended speed. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized K900 Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.
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Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-
ards, follow these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra
distance for braking.
Avoid sudden braking or steering.
When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with
a light up-and-down motion until
the vehicle is stopped.
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS. If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,
use the second gear. Accelerate
slowly to avoid spinning the drive
wheels.
Use sand, rock salt, or other non- slip material under the drive
wheels to provide traction when
stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around your
front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth between R (Reverse) and any
forward gear in vehicles equipped
with an Automatic Transmission. Do
not race the engine, and spin the
wheels as little as possible. If you are
still stuck after a few tries, have the
vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle to
avoid engine overheating and possi-
ble damage to the transmission.
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
WARNING- Downshifting
Do not downshift with an auto-
matic transmission while driv-
ing on slippery surfaces. The
sudden change in tire speed
could cause the tires to skid
and result in an accident.
WARNING- Sudden
Vehicle Movement
Do not attempt to rock the vehi-
cle if people or objects are near-
by. The vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backwards as it
becomes unstuck.