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Warning message
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.
If the detected vehicle is not in detec-
tion range, the warning will be turned
off according to the driving condi-
tions of the vehicle.Second stage alert
A warning alarm to alert the driver
will activate when:
1. A vehicle has been detected in the
blind spot area by the radar sys-
tem (the warning light will illumi-
nate on the outside rearview mir-
ror (i.e., in the first stage alert)
AND
2. The turn signal is on to change a lane (same side as where the
vehicle is being detected) When the second stage alert is acti-
vated, the warning light on the out-
side rearview mirror will also blink.
If you turn off the turn signal switch,
the second stage alert (the warning
chime and the blinking warning light
on the outside rearview mirror) will
be deactivated.
If the detected vehicle is not in detec-
tion range, the warning will be turned
off according to the driving condi-
tions of the vehicle.
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Detecting Sensor
The rear corner radars are the sen-
sors inside the rear bumper for
detecting the side/rear areas. Always
keep the rear bumper clean for prop-
er operation of the system.
✽NOTICE
• The system may not work proper-ly when the bumper has been
damaged, or if the rear bumper
has been replaced or repaired.
• The sensing range differs some- what according to the width of the
road. When the road is narrow,
the system may detect other vehi-
cles in the next lane.
• The system may turn off due to strong electromagnetic waves.
• Always keep the sensor clean.
• NEVER arbitrarily disassemble the sensor component nor apply
any impact on the sensor compo-
nent.
• Be careful not to apply unneces- sary force on the radar sensor or
sensor cover. 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 dis-
played. (Continued)CAUTION
• The driver should always use
extreme caution while operat-ing the vehicle, whether or notthe warning light on the out-side rearview mirror illumi-nates or there is a warningalarm.
• Playing the vehicle audio sys- tem at high volume may offsetBlind-Spot Collision Warningwarning sounds.
• The warning of the Blind-Spot Collision Warning may notsound while other system'swarning sounds.
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(Continued)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 radar sensor or
apply paint to the sensor area.
Doing so may adversely affect the
performance of the sensor.Warning message
Blind-Spot Collision Warning dis-
abled. Radar blocked
• This warning message may appear
when :
- 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
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 installed. If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the Blind-Spot Safety button
and the system will turn off automat-
ically.
Turn off BCW (if equipped) when a
trailer or carrier is installed.
- Press the Blind-Spot Safety button
(the indicator on the button extin-
guish) or “User Settings Driver
Assistance Blind-Spot Safety 
Off ”.
- Deactivate RCCW system by des- electing
“User Settings Driver
Assistance Blind-Spot Safety 
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety”.
If you use BCW, remove a trailer or
carrier.
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.
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After any dirt or debris is removed,
BCW should operate normally after
about 10 minutes of driving the vehi-
cle.
If the system still does not operate
normally, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning
If there is a problem with BCW , a
warning message will appear and
the light on the switch will turn off.
The system will turn off automatical-
ly. We recommend that you have
your vehicle inspected by an author-
ized 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 circumstances.
• When a trailer or carrier isinstalled.
• The vehicle drives in inclement weather such as heavy rain or
snow.
• The sensor 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
liftgate, abnormal tire pressure,
etc.
• When the temperature of the rear bumper is high.
• When the sensors are blocked by other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.
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• Driving on a slope
BCW may not operate properly when
driving on a slope. In certain
instances the system may not detect
the vehicle in the next lane.
Also, in certain instances the system
may wrongly recognize the ground or
structures.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.• Driving where the heights of the
lanes are different
BCW may not operate properly when
driving where the heights of the
lanes are different.
In certain instances, the system may
not detect the vehicle on a road with
different lane heights (underpass
joining section, grade separated
intersections, etc.).
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.[A] : noise barrier, [B] : guardrail
• Driving where there is a structure beside the road
BCW may not operate properly when
driving where there is structure
beside the road.
In certain instances, the system may
wrongly recognize the structures
(noise barriers, guardrail, double
guardrail, median strip, bollard,
street light, road sign, tunnel wall,
etc.) beside the road.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.
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1. CRUISE indicator( CRUISE)
2. Set speed
Cruise Control system allows you to
program the vehicle to maintain a
constant speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to function
above approximately 20 mph (30
km/h).If Cruise Control is left on, (CRUISE
indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminated) Cruise Control can be
switched on accidentally. Keep Cruise
Control system off (CRUISE indicator
light OFF) when Cruise Control is not
in use, to avoid inadvertently setting a
speed.
Use Cruise Control system only
when traveling on open highways in
good weather.
Do not use Cruise Control when driv-
ing in heavy or varying traffic, or on
slippery (rainy, icy or snow-covered)
or winding roads or over 6% up-hill or
down-hill roads.
✽NOTICE
• During normal Cruise Control
operation, when the SET switch is
activated or reactivated after
applying the brakes, Cruise
Control will energize after approx-
imately 3 seconds. This delay is
normal.
• To activate Cruise Control, depress the brake pedal at least
once after turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or start-
ing the engine.
CRUISE CONTROL (CC)
WARNING - Misuse of
Cruise Control
Do not use Cruise Control if the
traffic situation does not allow
you to drive safely at a constant
speed and with sufficient dis-
tance to the vehicle in front.
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To set Cruise Control speed:
1. Press the CRUISE button on thesteering wheel to turn the system
on. The CRUISE indicator light in
the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 20 mph
(30 km/h). 3. Move the lever down (to SET-),
and release it at the desired
speed. The SET indicator light in
the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate. Release the accelerator at
the same time. The desired speed
will automatically be maintained.
On a steep grade, the vehicle mayslow down or speed up slightly whilegoing uphill or downhill.
To increase Cruise Control set
speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
• Move the lever up (to RES+) and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.
Release the lever at the speed you
want.
• Move the lever up (to RES+) and release it immediately. The cruising
speed will increase by 1.0 mph (2
km/h ) each time the lever is operat-
ed in this manner.
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Each of these actions will cancelCruise Control operation (the SETindicator light in the instrument clus-ter will go off), but it will not turn thesystem off. If you wish to resumeCruise Control operation, move thelever up (to RES+). You will return toyour previously preset speed.To resume cruising speed at
more than approximately 20
mph (30 km/h):
If any method other than the
CRUISE ON-OFF switch was used
to cancel cruising speed and the sys-
tem is still activated, the most recent
set speed will automatically resume
when you move the lever up. It will
not resume, however, if the vehicle
speed has dropped below approxi-
mately 20 mph (30 km/h).
✽NOTICE
Always check the road conditions
before you move the lever up (to
RES+) to resume the speed.
To turn Cruise Control off, do
one of the following:
• Press the CRUISE button (the CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster will go off).
• Turn the ignition off.
Both of these actions will cancel the Cruise Control operation. If you wantto resume Cruise Control operation,repeat the steps provided in “To setCruise Control speed” on the previ-ous page.
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