2020 KIA CADENZA Owners Manual

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After the brake control the driver
must immediately depress the brake
pedal and check the surroundings.
- The brake activation by the system
lasts for about 2 seconds only.
The driver must pay attention as
the brake is disengaged after the
time.
- The brake control by the system is
cancelled if the driver depresses
the pedal with sufficient power.
- Brake control is activated once for
each right/left approach after shift-
ing the shift lever to R (Reverse).
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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance system
If the risk of collision is detected while RCCW is generated, brake is con-
trolled. The instrument cluster will inform the driver of the brake control. If
the rear view monitor system is in activation, a message will also appear
on the Infotainment System screen.

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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 Stability
Control) warning light is on.
- When the ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) is engaged in a different
function.
When the operation condition of
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning is satisfied, the warning
will occur every time a vehicle
approaches the side or rear of your
stopped (0 mph (0 km/h) vehicle
speed) vehicle.
The driver should always exercise
extreme caution while operating
the vehicle, whether or not the
warning light on the outside
rearview mirror illuminates or there
is a warning alarm.
Playing the vehicle audio system at
high volume may prevent you from
hearing the system's warning
sounds.CAUTION
The system's warning or
brake may not operate proper-
ly if the left/right of your vehi-
cle's rear bumper is obscured
by a vehicle or obstacle.
The warning of Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning may
not sound while other sys-
tem's warning sounds.
If any other warning sound
such as seat belt warning
chime is already generated,
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning may not sound.
WARNING
Drive safely even though the
vehicle is equipped with a
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning and Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist. Do not solely rely on
the system but check your
surrounding when backing
the vehicle up.
The driver is responsible for
accurate brake control.
Always exercise extreme cau-
tion while driving. Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning and
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist may not
operate properly or unneces-
sarily operate in accordance
with your driving situations.
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Detecting Sensor
The rear corner radars are the sen-
sors inside the rear bumper for
detecting the side/rear areas. A for-
eign matter stained on the rear cor-
ner radars and the bumper, the sen-
sor will not function properly.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for proper operation of the system.
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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist is not a sub-
stitute for safe driving prac-
tices, but a convenience func-
tion only. It is the responsibil-
ity of the driver to always
drive cautiously to prevent
unexpected and sudden situa-
tions from occurring. Pay
attention to the road condi-
tions at all times.
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CAUTION
The system may not work
properly when the bumper has
been damaged, or if the rear
bumper has been replaced or
repaired or painted.
The system may turn off due to
strong electromagnetic waves.
Always keep the rear corner
radar sensors and sensor area
of rear bumper guard clean.
NEVER arbitrarily disassem-
ble the sensor component nor
apply any impact on the sen-
sor component.
Be careful not to apply unnec-
essary force on the rear cor-
ner radar sensor or rear
bumper. If the sensor is
forcibly moved out of proper
alignment, the system may not
operate correctly. In this case,
a warning message may not
be displayed.
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Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
system disabled. Radar blocked
This warning message may appear
when:
- One or both of the rear corner
radar sensors on the rear bumper
is blocked by dirt or snow or a for-
eign object.
- Driving in rural areas where the
sensor does not detect another
vehicle for an extended period of
time.
- When there is inclement weather
such as heavy snow or rain.
- When a trailer or carrier is con-
nected to the rear corner radar
sensor area.If any of these conditions occur, the
system will turn off automatically.
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NOTICE
Turn off BCW, BCA and RCCA
when a trailer or carrier is installed.
• Press and turn off the Blind-Spot
Safety button (the indicator on the
switch will turn off)
• Deactivate BCW and BCA by
selecting “Settings 
Driver
Assistance 
Blind-Spot Safety 
Off”
• Deactivate RCCW and RCCA by
deselecting “Settings 
Driver
Assistance 
Parking Safety 
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety”.
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Have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Do not apply foreign objects
such as a bumper sticker or a
bumper guard near the rear
corner radar sensor or apply
paint to the sensor area.
Doing so may adversely affect
the performance of the sen-
sor.
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When BCW canceled warning mes-
sage 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,
RCCA system should operate nor-
mally after about 10 minutes of driv-
ing the vehicle.
If the system does not work normally
even though the foreign substance,
trailer or carrier, or other equipment
is removed, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning
system
If there is a problem with BCW sys-
tem, a warning message will appear.
The system will turn off automatical-
ly. RCCW and RCCA will not operate
also if BCW system turns off due to
malfunction. In this case, have the
system checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.Limitations of the system
The driver must be cautious in the
below situations, because the sys-
tem may not detect other vehicles
or objects in certain circum-
stances.
When a trailer or carrier is
installed.
The vehicle drives in inclement
weather such as heavy rain or
snow.
The rear corner radar sensors are
is polluted with rain, snow, mud,
etc.
The rear bumper where the sensor
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 a
trunk (tailgate), abnormal tire pres-
sure, etc.
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When the temperature of the rear
bumper is high or low.
When the sensors are blocked by
other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.
The vehicle drives on a curved
road.
The road pavement (or the periph-
eral ground) abnormally contains
metallic components (i.e. possibly
due to subway construction).
There is a fixed object near the
vehicle, such as a guardrail.
While going down or up a steep
road where the height of the lane is
different.
Driving on a narrow road where
trees or grass or overgrown.
Driving in rural areas where the
sensor does not detect another
vehicle for an extended period of
time.
Driving on a wet road.
Driving on a road where the
guardrail or wall is in double struc-
ture. A big vehicle is near such as a bus
or truck.
When the other vehicle approach-
es very close.
When the other vehicle passes at a
very fast speed.
While changing lanes.
If the vehicle has started at the
same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.
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.
A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
A flat trailer is near.
If there are small objects in the
detecting area such as a shopping
cart or a baby stroller.
If there is a low height vehicle such
as a sports car.
The brake pedal is depressed.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
is activated. ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
malfunctions.
The tire pressure is low or a tire is
damaged.
The brake is reworked.
The vehicle sharply stops.
Temperature is extremely low
around the vehicle.
The vehicle severely vibrates while
driving over a bumpy road,
uneven/bumpy road, or concrete
patch.
The vehicle drives on a slippery
surface due to snow, water puddle,
or ice.
If the vehicle moves backward after
the vehicle is parked with a diago-
nal line.

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[A] : Structure
Driving where there is a vehicle or
structure near
The system may not operate proper-
ly when driving where there is a vehi-
cle or structure near.
In certain instances, the system may
not detect the vehicle approaching
from behind and the warning or
brake may not operate properly.
Always pay attention to your sur-
rounding while driving. When the vehicle is in a complex
parking environment
The system may not operate prop-
erly when the vehicle is in a com-
plex parking environment.
In certain instances, the system
may not be able to exactly deter-
mine the risk of collision for the
vehicles which are parking or
pulling out near your vehicle (e.g. a
vehicle escaping beside your vehi-
cle, a vehicle parking or pulling out
in the rear area, a vehicle
approaching your vehicle making a
turn, etc.).
In this case, the warning or brake
may not operate properly.
[A] : Vehicle
When the vehicle is parked diago-
nally
The system may not operate proper-
ly when the vehicle is parked diago-
nally.
In certain instances, when the diago-
nally parked vehicle is pulled out of
the parking space, the system may
not detect the vehicle approaching
from the rear left/right of your vehi-
cle. In this case, the warning or brake
may not operate properly.
Always pay attention to your sur-
rounding while driving.
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When the vehicle is on/near a
slope
The system may not operate proper-
ly when the vehicle is on/near a
slope.
In certain instances, the system may
not detect the vehicle approaching
from the rear left/right and the warn-
ing or brake may not operate proper-
ly.
Always pay attention to your sur-
rounding while driving.[A] : Structure, [B] : Wall
Pulling into the parking space
where there is a structure
The system may not operate properly
when pulling in the vehicle to the park-
ing space where there is a structure at
the back or side of your vehicle.
In certain instances, when backing
into the parking space, the system
may false detect the vehicle moving
in front of your vehicle. In this case,
the warning may operate falsely.
Always pay attention to the parking
space while driving. When the vehicle is parked rear-
ward
If the vehicle is parked rearward and
the sensor detects the another vehi-
cle in the rear area of the parking
space, the system can warn or con-
trol braking. Always pay attention to
the parking space while driving.
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