2020 KIA CADENZA sensor

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When front visibility is poor
The windshield or the front view
camera. lens is covered with dirt,
debris or tinting film.
The windshield glass is fogged up;
a clear view of the road is obstruct-
ed.
Placing objects on the dashboard,
etc.
The sensor cannot detect the lane
because of fog, heavy rain or snow.

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System description
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
uses rear corner radar sensors to
monitor the approaching cross traffic
from the left and right side of the
vehicle when your vehicle is in
reverse.
The warning distance varies relative
to the approaching vehicle speed.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist monitors
approaching cross traffic from the left
and right side of the vehicle when
your vehicle is in reverse.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist may activate the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) in
accordance with a colliding possibili-
ty with an approaching vehicle. It is to
lower the colliding risk or mitigate the
colliding damage.
REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC COLLISION WARNING (RCCW) /
REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (RCCA) (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
Always be aware of road con-
ditions while driving and be
alert for unexpected situa-
tions even though Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning and Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist are operating.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning and Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist are supplemental sys-
tems to assist you. Do not
entirely rely on the systems.
Always pay attention, while
driving, for your safety.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning and Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist are not substitutes for
proper and safe driving.
Always drive safely and use
caution when backing up the
vehicle.

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When the operation condition of
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
is satisfied the warning will occur
every time a vehicle approaches the
side/rear of your stopped vehicle.
The warning will stop when:
- The vehicle moving at the rear
left/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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■ Left
■ Right
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Warning and control
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
If the vehicle detected by the rear corner radar 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 or Infotainment System screen If the rear view
monitor system is in activation, a message will also appear on the
Infotainment System screen.

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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.
✽ ✽
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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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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