Kia Sportage (2020 year). Owner's manual — part 26

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Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW)

The BCW (Blind-Spot Collision
Warning) system uses radar sensors
in the rear bumper. The sensors
monitor a closing any approaching
vehicles from behind or a vehicles in
driver’s blind spot area and alert the
driver of while driving.

- Blind-Spot Area

The warning range is dependent on
your vehicle speed.
Note that if your vehicle is traveling
much faster than other nearby vehi-
cles, the warning will not occur.

- Lane Change Assist

When vehicles are approaching to
your vehicle at high speed, the warn-
ing message will occur.

BLIND SPOT COLLISION WARNING (BCW) / REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC COLLISION
WARNING (RCCW) (IF EQUIPPED)

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System setting and activation

System setting

To operate:
Press the BCW switch with the
Ignition switch in the ON position.
The indicator on the BCW switch will
illuminate.

To cancel:
Press the BCW switch again. The
indicator on the switch will go off.
When the system is not used, turn
the system off by turning off the
switch.

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NOTICE

• If the vehicle is turned off then on

again, the BCW system returns to
the previous state.

• When the system is turned on, the

warning light will illuminate for 3
seconds on the outside rearview
mirror.

WARNING

• Unexpected situations may

lead to possible accidents.
Always pay attention to road
conditions and driving even
when the Blind-Spot Collision
Warning is being operated.

• The Blind-Spot Collision

Warning system is a supple-
mental convenience system to
assist driving. The system is
not a substitute for proper and
safe driving. It is the responsi-
bility of the driver to always
check to the vehicle around.
Do not solely rely on the sys-
tem, but always pay attention
to drive safely.

• The Blind-Spot Collision

Warning (BCW) system may
not detect every object around
your vehicle.

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The system will activate when:
1. The BCW system is on.
2. The vehicle speed is above about

30 km/h (20 mph).

3. Other vehicles are detected in

blind spot.

Warning indicator and sound

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)

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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.

CAUTION

• The driver should always use

extreme caution while operat-
ing the vehicle, whether or not
the warning light on the out-
side rearview mirror illumi-
nates or there is a warning
alarm.

• Playing the vehicle audio sys-

tem at high volume may pre-
vent occupants from hearing
the Blind-Spot Collision
Warning System warning
sounds.

• The warning of the Blind-Spot

Collision Warning System may
not sound if warning sounds
from other systems are acti-
vated.

WARNING

• The warning light on the out-

side rearview mirror will illu-
minate whenever a vehicle is
detected at the rear side by
the system. To avoid acci-
dents, 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
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
System (BCW). Do not solely
rely on the system but check
your surroundings before
changing lanes or backing the
vehicle up. The Blind-Spot
Collision Warning system
(BCW) may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.

• The system may not alert the

driver in some situations due
to system limitations so
always check your surround-
ings while driving.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW)

When your vehicle moves backwards
from a parking position, the RCCW
system detects approaching cross
traffic from the left and right side of
the vehicle and warns to driver.
The blind spot detection range varies
relative to the approaching vehicle
speed.

System setting and activation

System setting

To operate:
Go to the 'User Settings

→

Driver

Assistance and select Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning ' on the LCD
display.
The system will turn on and standby
to activate. If you turn deselect the
RCCW system, it stops operating
(For more information, refer to"LCD
Display" in chapter 4.)

To cancel:
Select Driver Assistance in User
Settings and select Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning ' again, to
turn the system off.

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WARNING

• Always be aware of road con-

ditions while driving and be
alert for unexpected situa-
tions even though the Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning System is operating.

• The Rear Cross-Traffic

Collision Warning System is a
supplemental system to assist
you. Do not solely rely on the
System. Always pay attention,
while driving, for your safety.

• The Rear Cross-Traffic

Collision Warning System is
not a substitute for proper and
safe driving. Always drive safe-
ly and use caution when back-
ing up the vehicle.

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NOTICE

• If the vehicle is turned off then on

again, the RCCW system returns
to the previous state.

• When the system is turned on, the

warning light will illuminate for 3
seconds on the outside rearview
mirror.

The system will activate when:
1. The RCCW system is on.
2. The vehicle speed is below 10

km/h (6 mph) with the shift lever in
R (Reverse).

3. Other vehicles are detected in

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning Range.

Warning indicator and sound

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If the vehicle detected by the 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.

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.

WARNING

• Drive safely even though the

vehicle is equipped with a
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW) System. Do
not solely rely on the system
but check your surrounding
when backing the vehicle up.
The RCCW system may not
detect every object alongside
the vehicle.

• The driver is responsible for

accurate brake control.

• Always pay extreme caution

while driving. The Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning
System may not operate prop-
erly or unnecessarily operate
in accordance with your driv-
ing situations.

CAUTION

• If the operating conditions of

RCCW are satisfied, a warning
is issued every time a vehicle
comes to the rear side, even if
your vehicle is stopped (vehi-
cle speed 0 km/h (0 mph)).

• The system's warning may not

operate properly if the
left/right of your vehicle's rear
bumper is blocked by a vehi-
cle or obstacle.

• The driver should always use

extreme caution while operat-
ing the vehicle, whether or not
the warning light on the out-
side rearview mirror illumi-
nates or there is a warning
alarm.

• Playing the vehicle audio sys-

tem at high volume may pre-
vent occupants from hearing
the system's warning sounds.

• The warning of the Rear Cross-

Traffic Collision Warning
System may not sound if warn-
ing sounds from other systems
are activated.

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Rear/side detecting sensors

The sensors are located inside the
rear bumper for detecting rear/side
areas.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for proper operation of the system.

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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.

• The sensing range differs

somewhat according to the
width of the road. When the
road is narrow, the system
may detect and alert to other
vehicles in the next lane.

• On the contrary, on wide

roads, the system may not be
able to detect an automobile
that is driving on surrounding
lanes and may not be able to
alert.

• The system may turn off due if

interfered by electromagnetic
interference.

• Always keep the sensors and

bumpers near the sensor
clean.

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• Never disassemble the sensor

component nor apply any
impact on the sensor compo-
nent.

• Be careful not to apply unnec-

essary force on the radar sen-
sors or bumpers near the sen-
sor. If the sensor is forcibly
moved out of proper align-
ment, the system may not
operate correctly. In this case,
have the system checked 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 perform-
ance of the sensor.

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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

sensors 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 vehi-
cle.)

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 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, the BCW &
RCCW system should operate nor-
mally after about 10 minutes of driv-
ing the vehicle.

If the system still does not operate
normally, have the system checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
When using the luggage compart-
ment and other equipment, turn off
all functions of BCW and
RCCW.(BCW button OFF or 'User
Settings

→

Driver assistance and

select Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning ' OFF)
To use the BCW and RCCW system,
remove the luggage compartment
and other equipment.

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Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system

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. BCW and RCCW will
operate also if the BCW system
turns off due to malfunction. We rec-
ommend that the system be 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 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 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, 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.

• The vehicle drives on a curved road.
• The vehicle drives through a toll-

gate.

• 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 or structure 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.

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• 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 vehicle abruptly changes driv-

ing direction.

• The vehicle makes sharp lane

changes.

• The vehicle sharply stops.
• Temperature is extremely low

around the vehicle.

• The vehicle severely vibrates while

driving over a an uneven/bumpy
road, or concrete patch.

• The vehicle drives on a slippery

surface due to snow, water puddle,
or ice.

• The vehicle is driven near areas

containing metal substances such
as a construction zone, railroad, etc.

• When the surrounding vehicle or

structure is driving in a wide area
(desert, field, suburb etc.)

The BCW indicator on the outer side
view mirror may not illuminate prop-
erly 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.

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• Driving on a curve
The BCW system may not operate
properly when driving on a curved
road. In certain instances the system
may not detect the vehicle in the next
lane.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.

The BCW systems may not operate
properly when driving on a curved
road. In certain instances the system
may recognize a vehicle in the same
lane.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.

• Driving where the road is merg-

ing/dividing
The BCW system may not operate
properly when driving where the
road is merging/dividing. In certain
instances the system may not
detect the vehicle in the next lane.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.

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• Driving on a slope
The BCW system 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

The BCW system 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

The BCW system 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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This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause inter-

ference, and

(2) This device must accept any

interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

(3) Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to oper-
ate the device.

[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-
roundings while backing up.

• 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.

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[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-
roundings while backing up.

• 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 warning
or brake may not operate properly.
Always pay attention to Your sur-
roundings while backing up.

[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 not detect the vehicle moving in
front of your vehicle. In this case, the
warning or brake may not operate
properly.
Always pay attention to Your sur-
roundings while backing up.

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• 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.

This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause inter-

ference, and

(2) This device must accept any

interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

(3) Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to oper-
ate the device.

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