Kia Soul (2020 year). Owner's manual — part 22

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CAUTION

䳜 The system may not work prop-

erly when the bumper has been
damaged, or if the rear bumper
has been replaced or repaired.

䳜 The sensing range differs some-

what according to the width of
the road. When the road is nar-
row, the system may detect
other vehicles in the next lane.

䳜 The system may turn off due to

interference by electromagnetic
waves.

䳜 Always keep the sensors clean.
䳜 NEVER arbitrarily disassemble the

sensor component or apply any
impact on the sensor component.

䳜 Be careful not to apply unneces-

sary force on the radar sensor or
sensor cover. If the sensor is forc-
ibly moved out of proper align-
ment, the system may not
operate correctly. In this case, a
warning message may not be dis-
played. Have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.

䳜 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

If a warning message related to the
BCW appears, take the appropriate
measures as detailed below.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
system disabled. Radar blocked

This warning message may appear
when:
䳜 One or both of the sensors on the

rear bumper is blocked by dirt or
snow or a foreign object.

䳜 Driving in rural areas where the

sensor does not detect another
vehicle for an extended period of
time.

䳜 When there is inclement weather

such as heavy snow or rain.

If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the BCW switch and the
system 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

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is located. Remove any dirt, snow,
or foreign material that could inter-
fere with the radar sensors.

After any dirt or debris is removed,
the system should operate normally
after about 10 minutes of driving
the vehicle.

If the system still does not operate
normally have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

NOTICE

Turn off the BCW and RCCW system
when a trailer or carrier is installed.
䳜 Press the BCW switch (the indica-

tor on the switch will turn off)

䳜 Deactivate the RCCW system by

deselecting
'User Settings → Driver Assis-
tance →Blind-Spot Safety → Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning' (if
equipped)

Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system

Type A

Type B

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. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Limitations of the BCW

The driver must be cautious in the
below situations, because the sys-
tem may not detect other vehicles
or objects in certain circumstances:
䳜 When a trailer or carrier is

installed.

䳜 The vehicle driven in inclement

weather such as heavy rain or
snow.

䳜 The sensor is covered with rain,

snow, mud, etc.

䳜 The rear bumper where the sen-

sor is located is covered with a
foreign object such as a bumper
sticker, a bumper guard, a bike
rack, etc.

䳜 The rear bumper is damaged, or

the sensor is out of the original
default position.

䳜 The vehicle height gets lower or

higher due to heavy loading in a
trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.

䳜 When the temperature of the

rear bumper is high.

䳜 When the sensors are blocked by

other vehicles, walls or parking-
lot pillars.

䳜 The vehicle is driven on a curved

road.

䳜 The vehicle is driven through a

tollgate.

䳜 The road pavement (or the

peripheral ground) abnormally
contains metallic components (i.e.
possibly due to subway construc-
tion).

䳜 There is a fixed object near the

vehicle, such as a guardrail.

䳜 While going down or up a steep

road where the height of the lane
is different.

䳜 Driving on a narrow road where

trees or grass or overgrown.

䳜 Driving in rural areas where the

sensor does not detect another
vehicle or structure for an
extended period of time.

䳜 Driving on a wet road.
䳜 Driving on a road where the

guardrail or wall is in double
structure.

䳜 A big vehicle is near such as a bus

or truck.

䳜 When the other vehicle

approaches very close.

䳜 When the other vehicle passes at

a very fast speed.

䳜 While changing lanes.
䳜 If the vehicle has started at the

same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.

䳜 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.

䳜 A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
䳜 A flat trailer is near.
䳜 If there are small objects in the

detecting area such as a shopping
cart or a baby stroller.

䳜 If there is a low height vehicle

such as a sports car.

䳜 The brake pedal is depressed.

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䳜 ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is

activated.

䳜 ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

malfunctions.

䳜 The tire pressure is low or a tire is

damaged.

䳜 The brake is reworked.
䳜 The vehicle abruptly changes

driving direction.

䳜 The vehicle makes sharp lane

changes.

䳜 The vehicle sharply stops.
䳜 Temperature is extremely low

around the vehicle.

䳜 The vehicle severely vibrates

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

䳜 The vehicle drives on a slippery

surface due to snow, water pud-
dle, or ice.

䳜 The Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) or

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) do
not operate normally. (if
equipped)
For more information refer to
"Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Sys-
tem (if equipped)" on page 5-127.

Driving on a curve

The BCW systems may not operate
properly when driving on a curved
road. In certain instances, the sys-
tem 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 sys-
tem may recognize a vehicle in the
same lane.

Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.

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Driving where the road is merging/
dividing

The BCW systems 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.

Driving on a slope

The BCW systems 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 sys-
tem 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 systems 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 (i.e.
underpass joining section, grade
separated intersections, etc.).

Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) /

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

Driving where there is a structure
beside the road

[A]: noise barrier, [B]: guardrail

The BCW systems may not operate
properly when driving where there
is structure beside the road.

In certain instances, the system
may wrongly recognize the struc-
tures (i.e. noise barriers, guardrail,
double guardrail, median strip, bol-
lard, street light, road sign, tunnel
wall, etc.) beside the road.

Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.

This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS stan-
dard(s).

Operation is subject to the following
two 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.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW) / Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist (RCCA)

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warn-
ing (RCCW) system

The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW) system uses radar
sensors to monitor the approaching
cross traffic from the left and right
side of the vehicle when your vehicle
is in reverse.

The blind spot detection range var-
ies relative to the approaching vehi-
cle speed.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid-
ance Assist (RCCA) system

The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist (RCCA) system
monitors approaching cross traffic
from the left and right side of the
vehicle when your vehicle is
approaching.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) /

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist (RCCA) system
may activate the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) in certain situations.

WARNING

䳜 Always be aware of road and

traffic conditions while driving
and be alert for unexpected situ-
ations even though the Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
system and Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision-Avoidance Assist system
are operating.

䳜 The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision

Warning system and Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
system are supplemental sys-
tems to assist you. Do not
entirely rely on the systems.
Always pay attention, while driv-
ing, for your safety.

䳜 The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision

Warning system and Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
system are not substitutes for
proper and safe driving. Always
drive safely and use caution when
backing up the vehicle.

Setting and activating the RCCW/
RCCA

The driver can activate the systems
by placing the ignition switch or
START/STOP button to the ON posi-
tion and by selecting:

䳜 Go to the 'User Settings in the

cluster → Driver Assistance →
Blind-Spot Safety → Rear Cross-
Traffic Safety'.

The RCCA and RCCW is ready to be
activated when 'Rear Cross-Traffic
Safety' is selected.

When the vehicle is turned off then
on again, the systems will be ready
to be activated.

When the system is initially turned
on and when the engine is turned
off then on again, the warning light
will illuminate for 3 seconds on the
outer side view mirror.

Setting the initial warning activa-
tion time

The driver can select the initial
warning activation time in the User
Settings in the LCD display by
selecting:
䳜 'User Settings in the cluster →

Driver Assistance → Warning
Timing'.

The options for the initial Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
includes the following:
䳜 Normal: When this option is

selected, the initial Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning is acti-
vated normally. If this setting
feels sensitive, change the option
to 'Later'.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

䳜 Later: Select this warning activa-

tion time when the traffic is light
and you are driving in a low speed.

NOTICE

If you change the warning timing,
the warning time of other systems
may change. Always be aware
before changing the warning timing.

Setting the warning volume of the
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warn-
ing

The driver can select the warning
volume of the Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Warning by selecting:
䳜 Go to the 'User Settings → Driver

Assistance → Warning Volume →
High/Medium/Low'.

NOTICE

If you change the warning volume,
the warning volume of other sys-
tems may change. Always be aware
before changing the warning vol-
ume.

For more details, refer to "LCD dis-
play" on page 4-53.

Operating conditions

The system will activate when vehi-
cle speed is below 10 km/h (7 mph)
and with the shift lever in R
(Reverse).

* The system will not activate when

the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h
(7 mph). The system will activate
again when the speed is below 8
km/h (5 mph).

The system's detecting range is
approximately 0.5~20 m (1~65 ft).
An approaching vehicle will be
detected if the vehicle speed is
within 8~36 km/h (5~22.5 mph).

Note that the detecting range may
vary under certain conditions. As
always, use caution and pay close
attention to your surroundings
when backing up your vehicle.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warn-
ing (RCCW) alert

If the vehicle detected by the sen-
sors approaches from the rear left/
right side of your vehicle, the warn-
ing chime will sound, the warning
light on the outer side view mirror
will blink and a message will appear
on the LCD display.

Left

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) /

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

Left

Right

Right

If the rear view monitor system is in
activation, a message will also

appear on the instrument cluster or
multimedia screen.

The warning will stop when:
䳜 the detected vehicle moves out of

the sensing area or

䳜 when the vehicle is right behind

your vehicle or

䳜 when the vehicle is not approach-

ing your vehicle or

䳜 when the other vehicle slows

down.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid-
ance Assist (RCCA) alert

If the risk of collision is detected
while the RCCW is generated, brake
control may be activated. The
instrument cluster will inform the
driver of the brake control. If the
rear view monitor system is in acti-
vation, a message will also appear
on the instrument cluster or multi-
media screen.

Left

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

Left

Right

Right

After brake control is activated, the
driver must immediately depress
the brake pedal and check the sur-
roundings.
䳜 The brake activation by the sys-

tem lasts for about 2 seconds.
The driver must pay attention as
the brake is disengaged after 2
seconds.

䳜 The brake control by the system

is canceled if the driver depresses
the brake pedal with sufficient
power.

䳜 Brake control is activated once for

each right/left approach after
shifting the shift lever to R
(Reverse).

The brake control may not operate
properly according to the status of
the ESC (Electronic Stability Con-
trol). The same warning message is
displayed on the instrument cluster
when:
䳜 The ESC (Electronic Stability Con-

trol) warning light is on.

䳜 The ESC (Electronic Stability Con-

trol) is engaged in a different
function.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

CAUTION

䳜 When the operation condition of

the Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning system is met, the
warning will occur every time a
vehicle approaches the side or
rear of your stopped (0 km/h (0
mph) vehicle speed) vehicle.

䳜 The system's warning or brake

may not operate properly if the
left or right of your vehicle's rear
bumper is blocked by a vehicle or
obstacle.

䳜 The driver should always use

extreme caution while operating
the vehicle, whether or not the
warning light on the outer side
view mirror illuminates or there is
a warning alarm.

䳜 Playing the vehicle audio system

at high volume may prevent occu-
pants from hearing the system's
warning sounds.

䳜 If any other warning sound such

as seat belt warning chime is
already generated, the Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
system warning may not sound.

WARNING

䳜 Drive safely even though the

vehicle is equipped with a Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
system and Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision-Avoidance Assist system.
Do not solely rely on the system
but check your surrounding when
backing the vehicle up.

䳜 The driver is responsible for accu-

rate brake control.

䳜 Always pay extreme caution while

driving. The Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Warning system and Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist system may not operate
properly or unnecessarily operate
depending on traffic and driving
conditions.

䳜 The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-

Avoidance Assist system is not a
substitute for safe driving prac-
tices, but a convenience function
only. It is the responsibility of the
driver to always drive cautiously
to prevent unexpected and sud-
den situations from occurring.
Pay attention to the road condi-
tions at all times.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) /

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

Detecting Sensor

The rear radars are located inside
the rear bumper for detecting the
side and rear areas. Always keep the
rear bumper clean for proper opera-
tion of the system.

CAUTION

䳜 The system may not work prop-

erly when the bumper has been
damaged, or if the rear bumper
has been replaced or repaired.

䳜 The system may turn off if inter-

fered by electromagnetic waves.

䳜 Always keep the sensors clean.
䳜 NEVER arbitrarily disassemble the

sensor component or apply any
impact on the sensor component.

䳜 Be careful not to apply unneces-

sary force on the radar sensor or
sensor cover. If the sensor is forc-
ibly moved out of proper align-
ment, the system may not
operate correctly. In this case, a
warning message may not be dis-
played. Have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.

䳜 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

If a warning message related to the
RCCW/RCCA appears, take appropri-
ate measures as detailed below.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
system disabled. Radar blocked

This warning message may appear
when:
䳜 One or both of the sensors on the

rear bumper is covered by dirt or
snow or a foreign object.

䳜 Driving in rural areas where the

sensor does not detect another
vehicle for an extended period of
time.

䳜 When there is inclement weather

such as heavy snow or rain.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the BCW switch and the
system 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 inter-
fere with the radar sensors.

After any dirt or debris is removed,
the system should operate normally
after about 10 minutes of driving
the vehicle.

If the system still does not operate
normally have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

NOTICE

Turn off the BCW and RCCW system
when a trailer or carrier is installed.
䳜 Press the BCW switch (the indica-

tor on the switch will turn off)

䳜 Deactivate the RCCW system by

deselecting 'User Settings →
Driver Assistance → Blind-Spot
Safety → Rear Cross-Traffic Colli-
sion Warning'

Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system

Type A

Type B

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. RCCW and RCCA
will not operate also if the BCW sys-
tem turns off due to malfunction.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

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.
䳜 When a trailer or carrier is

installed.

䳜 The vehicle drives in inclement

weather such as heavy rain or
snow.

䳜 The sensor is covered with rain,

snow, mud, etc.

䳜 The rear bumper where the sen-

sor is located is covered with a
foreign object such as a bumper
sticker, a bumper guard, a bike
rack, etc.

䳜 The rear bumper is damaged, or

the sensor is out of the original
default position.

䳜 The vehicle height gets lower or

higher due to heavy loading in a
trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.

䳜 When the temperature of the

rear bumper is high.

䳜 When the sensors are blocked by

other vehicles, walls or parking-
lot pillars.

䳜 The vehicle drives on a curved

road.

䳜 The road pavement (or the

peripheral ground) abnormally
contains metallic components (i.e.
possibly due to subway construc-
tion).

䳜 There is a fixed object near the

vehicle, such as a guardrail.

䳜 While going down or up a steep

road where the height of the lane
is different.

䳜 Driving on a narrow road where

trees or grass or overgrown.

䳜 Driving in rural areas where the

sensor does not detect another
vehicle for an extended period of
time.

䳜 Driving on a wet road.
䳜 Driving on a road where the

guardrail or wall is in double
structure.

䳜 A big vehicle is near such as a bus

or truck.

䳜 When the other vehicle

approaches very close.

䳜 When the other vehicle passes at

a very fast speed.

䳜 While changing lanes.
䳜 If the vehicle has started at the

same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.

䳜 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.

䳜 A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
䳜 A flat trailer is near.
䳜 If there are small objects in the

detecting area such as a shopping
cart or a baby stroller.

䳜 If there is a low height vehicle

such as a sports car.

䳜 The brake pedal is depressed.
䳜 ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is

activated.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) /

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

䳜 ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

malfunctions.

䳜 The tire pressure is low or a tire is

damaged.

䳜 The brake is reworked.
䳜 The vehicle sharply stops.
䳜 Temperature is extremely low

around the vehicle.

䳜 The vehicle severely vibrates

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

䳜 The vehicle drives on a slippery

surface due to snow, water pud-
dle, or ice.

Driving where there is a vehicle or
structure near

[A]: Structure

The system may not operate prop-
erly when driving where there is a
vehicle 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 complex
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 vehicle, a vehi-
cle parking or pulling out in the rear
area, a vehicle approaching your
vehicle making a turn, etc.).

If this occurs, the warning or brake
may not operate properly.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) /

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

When the vehicle is parked diago

-

nally

[A]: Vehicle

The system may not operate prop-
erly when the vehicle is parked diag-
onally.

In certain instances, when the diag-
onally parked vehicle is pulled out of
the parking space, the system may
not detect the vehicle approaching
from the rear left/right of your
vehicle. 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 prop-
erly 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.

Pulling into the parking space
where there is a structure

[A]: Structure, [B]: Wall

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