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To adjust the sensitivity of
smart cruise control
The sensitivity of vehicle speed when
following the front vehicle to maintain
the set distance can be adjusted. Go
to the User Settings Mode (Driver
Assistance) and select (SCC
Reaction). You may select one of the
three stages you prefer.
Slow:
Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead
to maintain the set distance is
slower than normal speed.
Normal: Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead
to maintain the set distance is nor-
mal
Fast: Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead
to maintain the set distance is
faster than normal speed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The last selected mode remains in
the system.(Continued)
Do not damage the sensor or sensor area by a strongimpact. If the sensor movesslightly off position, the smartcruise control system will notoperate correctly without anywarning or indicator from thecluster. If this occurs, takeyour vehicle to an authorizedKia dealer and have the sys-tem checked.
Use only a genuine Kia sensor cover for your vehicle. Do notpaint anything on the sensorcover.
If the front bumper becomes damaged in the area aroundthe radar sensor, the SmartCruise Control System maynot operate properly.
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To convert to cruise control
mode:
The driver may choose to only use
the cruise control mode (speed con-
trol function) by doing as follows:1. Turn the smart cruise control sys-
tem on (the cruise indicator light
will be on but the system will not
be activated).
2. Push the distance to distance switch for more than 2 seconds.
3. Choose between "Smart Cruise Control" and "Cruise Control".
When the system is canceled using
the CRUISE button or the CRUISE
button is used after the engine is
turned on, the Smart Cruise Control
mode will turn on.
Limitations of the system
The smart cruise control system may
have limits to its ability to detect dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead due to
road and traffic conditions.
WARNING
When using the cruise control
mode, you must manually
assess the distance to other
vehicles as the system will not
automatically brake to slow
down for other vehicles.
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BCW (Blind-Spot Collision
Warning) / LCA (Lane Change
Assist)
Operating conditions
The indicator on the switch will illumi-
nate when the BCW (Blind-Spot
Collision Warning) system switch is
pressed with the ignition switch ON.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph
(30 km/h), the system will activate.
If you press the switch again, the
switch indicator and system will be
turned off.If the ignition switch is turned OFF
and ON the system returns to the
previous state.
When the system is not used turn the
system off by pressing the switch.
When the system is turned on the
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outside rearview mirror.
WARNING
Always check the road condi-
tion while driving for unex-
pected situations even though
the BCW (Blind-Spot Collision
Warning) system is operating.
BCW (Blind-Spot Collision Warning) system is a system
made for convenience. Do not
solely rely on the system but
always pay attention to drive
safely.
Distance from the approach- ing vehicle may be inexact
due to the changing relative
speeds of both vehicles.
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Warning type
The system will activate when:
1.The system is on
2.Vehicle speed is above 20 mph (30
km/h)
3.Other vehicles are detected in the rear side
First stage alert
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a yellow
warning light will illuminate on the
outside rearview mirror.
Once the detected vehicle is no
longer within the blind spot area, the
warning will turn off according to the
driving conditions of the vehicle.
WARNING
Always check the road condi-tion while driving for unex-
pected situations even
though the Blind-Spot
Collision Warning System
(BCW) is operating.
The Blind-Spot Collision Warning System (BCW) is a
supplemental system to
assist you. Do not entirely rely
on the system. Always pay
attention, while driving, for
your safety.
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The Blind-Spot CollisionWarning System (BCW) is not
a substitute for proper and
safe driving. Always drive
safely and use caution when
changing lanes or backing the
vehicle up. The Blind-Spot
Collision Warning System
(BCW) may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.
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Second stage alert
A warning chime to alert the driver
will activate when:
1. A vehicle has been detected in theblind spot area by the radar system
(the warning light will illuminate on
the outside rearview mirror (i.e., in
the first stage alert)
AND
2. The turn signal is applied (same side as where the vehicle is being
detected).
When this alert is activated, the
warning light on the outside rearview
mirror will also blink. If you turn off the turn signal indica-
tor, the second stage alert (the warn-
ing chime and the blinking warning
light on the outside rearview mirror)
will be deactivated.
- The second stage alarm can be
deactivated.
To activate the alarm: Go to the User Settings Mode →
Driver Assistance and select
“Blind-Spot Collision Warning” on
the LCD display.
To deactivate the alarm: Go to the User Settings Mode →
Driver Assistance and deselect
“Blind-Spot Collision Warning” on
the LCD display.
Detecting sensor
The sensors are located inside the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly.
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CAUTION
The warning chime functionhelps alert the driver. Deactivatethis function only when it is nec-essary, refer to “User SettingsMode” in chapter 4.
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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.
WARNING
When the BCW (Blind-Spot
Collision Warning) system is
being activated, The warning
light on the outside rearview
mirror will illuminate whenev-
er a vehicle is detected at the
rear side 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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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 the
rear 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.
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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The Blind-Spot Collision Warning 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.
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When there is inclement weathersuch as heavy snow or rain.
(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 inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
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.
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