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Warning typeIf the vehicle detected by the sensors
approaches your vehicle, the warn-
ing chime will sound, the warning
light on the outside rearview mirror
will blink and a message will appear
on the LCD display.✽ ✽
NOTICE
• The warning chime will turn off:
- When the detected vehicle movesout of the sensing area or
- If your vehicle is moved away from the detected vehicle or
- When the vehicle is right behind your vehicle or
- When the vehicle is not approaching your vehicle or
- When the other vehicle slows down.
• The system may not operate prop- erly due to other factors or cir-
cumstances.
Always pay attention to your sur-
roundings.
• If the sensing area near the rear bumper is blocked by either a wall
or barrier or by a parked vehicle,
the system sensing area may be
reduced.
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WARNING
When the BCW system is
being activated, the warning
light on the outside rearview
mirror will illuminate whenev-
er a vehicle is detected by the
system.
To avoid accidents, do not
focus only on the warning
light and neglect to see the
surrounding of the vehicle.
Drive safely even though the vehicle is equipped with a
BCW (Blind-Spot Collision
Warning) system. Do not sole-
ly rely on the system but
check for yourself before
changing lanes.
The system may not alert the
driver in some conditions so
always check the surround-
ings while driving.
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The Blind-Spot CollisionWarning system (BCW) and
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW) are not a
substitute for proper and safe
driving practices. Always
drive safely and use caution
when changing lanes or back-
ing up your vehicle. The Blind-
Spot Collision Warning sys-
tem (BCW) may not detect
every object alongside the
vehicle.CAUTION
The system may not work prop- erly if the bumper has beenreplaced or if a repair work hasbeen done near the sensor.
The detection area differs according to the roads width.If the road is narrow the sys-tem may detect other vehiclesin the second next lane.
On the contrary, if the road is very wide the system may notdetect other vehicles in thenext lane.
The system might be turned off due to strong electromag-netic waves.

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Warning message
The sensor may be limited when the
below conditions.
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
automatically.
One or both of the sensors on therear bumper is blocked by dirt or
snow or a foreign object.
Driving in rural areas where the BCW sensor does not detect
another vehicle for an extended
period of time. When there is inclement weather
such as heavy snow or rain.
A trailer or carrier is installed. To use the BCW system, remove the
trailer or carrier from your vehicle.
Turn off the system by pressing the
BCW switch and deselecting Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
(RCCW) from the User Settings
mode on the cluster, when using a
trailer or carrier behind your vehicle. 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 BCW system should operate nor-
mally after about 10 minutes of driv-
ing the vehicle.
If the system still does not operate
normally, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
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If the system does not work properly,
a warning message will appear and
the light on the switch will turn off. The
system will turn off automatically.
In this case, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
Non-operating condition
The BCW indicator on the outside
rearview mirror may not illuminate
properly when:
The outside rearview mirror hous-
ing is damaged.
The mirror is covered with dirt, snow, or debris.
The window is covered with dirt, snow, or debris.
The window is tinted.
Driver's Attention
The driver must be cautious in the
below situations, because the sys-
tem may not detect other vehicles
or objects in certain circumstances.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- The vehicle drives in inclement weather such as heavy rain or
snow.
- The sensor is covered with rain, snow, mud, etc.
- The rear bumper where the sen- sor is located is covered with a
foreign object such as a bumper
sticker, a bumper guard, a bike
rack, etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged, or the sensor is out of the original
default position.
- The vehicle height gets lower or higher due to heavy loading in
the luggage compartment,
abnormal tire pressure, etc.
- When the temperature near the rear bumper area is high or low.
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This system is designed to detect the
lane in which the vehicle is traveling
by using a sensor at the front wind-
shield. In certain situations, the sys-
tem will warn you when your vehicle
is leaving its lane.
WARNING
The LDW does not make thevehicle change lanes. It is the
driver's responsibility to always
check the road conditions.
Do not turn the steering wheel suddenly when the LDW
warns you that your vehicle is
leaving the lane.
If the sensor cannot detect the lane or if the vehicle speed
does not exceed around 40
mph (64 km/h), the LDW won't
warn you even though the
vehicle leaves the lane.
If your vehicle has window tint or other types of coating and
accessories on the front wind-
shield, the LDW may not work
properly.
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Do not let water or any kind ofliquid come in contact with
the LDW sensor.
Do not remove or damage the related parts of LDW.
Do not put objects that reflect light on the dash board.
Always check road conditions due to the sound you may not
hear the warning chime
because of audio or external
noise conditions.
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2. Auditory warning
If you leave the lane, the warning
sound operates for maximum 3 sec-
onds.
The color of symbol ( ) will
change depending on the condition
of LDW system.
- White color :When you activate the
lane departure warn-
ing system by press-
ing the LDW button,
system operating con-
ditions are not satis-
fied or the sensor does
not detect the lane line
- Green color : When you activate the
lane departure warn-
ing system by press-
ing the LDW button,
system operating con-
ditions are satisfied
and the sensor can
detect the lane line
- Yellow color : When there is a mal- function with the lane
departure warning
system.Warning indicator
When the LDW is not working prop-
erly, the warning light will illuminate
and the warning message will come
on for a few second. After the mes-
sage disappears, the master warning
light will illuminate. Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the system
checked.
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The LDW 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 LDW 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.
The color of the lane marking from the road is difficult to distinguish.
Driving on a steep grade or a curve.
Light reflects from water on the road.
The lens or windshield is stained with foreign matter.
The sensor cannot 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 indis-
tinct.
A shadow is on the lane line caused by a median strip.
There is a mark similar to a lane line.
There is a boundary structure.
There is not enough distance between you and the vehicle in
front to be able to detect the lane
marker or the vehicle ahead is driv-
ing on the lane marker.
The vehicle shakes heavily.
The lane number increases or decreases or the lane lines are
crossing complicatedly.
Putting something on the dash- board.
Driving with the sun in front of you.
Driving in areas under construction.
There are more than two lane markers.
The windshield is fogged by humid air in the vehicle.

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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 8. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see
chapter 8 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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