KIA Cadenza (2018 year). Instruction — part 20

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Detecting sensor

The sensors are located inside of the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly.

Warning message

“Blind Spot Detection disabled. Radar
blocked”

The message will appear to notify
the driver with one of followings. The
light on the switch and the system
will turn off automatically.
- There are foreign substances on the

surface or inside the rear bumper or
it is hot near the rear bumper.

- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- When driving wide area like desert

around few vehicles.

- When driving in the bad weather

such as heavy rain or snow

When you install a trailer or carrier,
turn off BSD system. When you use
the BSD system, remove a trailer or
carrier.
Remove the foreign substance on
the rear bumper.
After the foreign substance is
removed, if you drive for approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the system will
work normally.

If the system does not work normally
even though the foreign substance is
removed, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.

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“Check BSD System”

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.

Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

When your vehicle moves backwards
from a parking position, the sensor
detects approaching vehicles to the
left or right side direction and gives
information to the driver.

Operating conditions

• Select RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic

Alert) in "User Settings" under
"Driving Assist" on the instrument
cluster. The system will turn on and
standby to activate.

• Select RCTA again, to turn the sys-

tem off.

• If the vehicle is turned off, the

RCTA system will remember the
last settings upon restart. Always
turn the RCTA system off when not
in use.

• The system operates when the

vehicle speed is below 5 mph
(8km/h) with the shift lever in R
(Reverse).

• The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic

Alert) detecting range is 1.6 feet ~
65 feet based on the side direction.
If the approaching vehicle speed is
2.5 mph (4 km/h) ~ 22 mph (36
km/h) within sensing range, it is
detected. However, the system
sensing range can vary based on
conditions. Always pay attention to
your surroundings.

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Warning type

• If the vehicle detected by sensors

approaches your vehicle, the warn-
ing chime will sound and the warn-
ing light will blink on the outside
rearview mirror.

• If the detected object is not in your

way, move the vehicle away from
the detected object slowly; and the
warning will cancel once the object
has been safely cleared.

• The system may not operate prop-

erly due to other factors or circum-
stances. Always pay attention to
your surroundings.

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If your vehicle's left or right side
bumper is blinded by a barrier or
vehicles, the system sensing abili-
ty may be deteriorated.

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NOTICE

• The system may not work proper-

ly if the bumper has been replaced
or if repair work has been done
near the sensor.

• The detection area differs accord-

ing to the road's width. If the road
is narrow the system may detect
other vehicles in the next lane.

• If the road is very wide the system

may not detect other vehicles.

• The system may turn off due to

strong electromagnetic interfer-
ence.

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WARNING

The Blind Spot Detection
System with Lane Change
Assist and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert is not a substitute for
proper and safe lane changing
procedures. Always drive safely
and use caution when changing
lanes. The Blind Spot Detection
System may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.

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Limitations condition

Driver's Attention

The driver must be cautious in the
below situations for the system may
not assist the driver and may not
work properly.

- Curved roads, tollgates, etc.
- The surrounding of the sensor cover

is dirty with rain, snow, mud, etc.

- The rear bumper near the sensor is

covered or obstructed with foreign
matter such as a sticker, bumper
guard, bicycle racks, etc.

- The rear bumper is damaged or the

sensor is out of place.

- The height of the vehicle has signif-

icantly changed such as when the
trunk is loaded with heavy objects,
abnormal tire pressure etc.

- Due to bad weather such as heavy

rain or snow.

- A fixed object is near such as a

guardrail, etc.

- A substantial amount of metallic

objects such as a construction
area.

- A large vehicle is nearby such as a

bus or truck.

- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer is near.
- If two vehicles near each other

accelerate together.

- When another vehicle passes by at

a high rate of speed.

- When changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep,

uneven road.

- When another vehicle drives very

close the back bumper/trunk.

- When a trailer or carrier is installed.

- When the temperature of the rear

bumper is very high or low.

- When bike racks, etc. cover the

sensor.

- When reversing from a parking

space with pillars or metal struc-
tures.

- When you are reversing and if the

detected vehicle is simultaneously
reversing.

- If there are small objects like shop-

ping carts and baby carriages.

- If there is a vehicle with decreased

ride height (lowered).

- When the vehicle is close to anoth-

er vehicle.

- When driving through a narrow

road with many plants.

- When driving on wet surface.

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Outside rearview mirror may not
alert the driver when:

- The outside rearview mirror hous-

ing is very dirty.

- The window is very dirty.
- The windows are tinted very dark.
- When driving through a narrow

road with many trees or bushes.

This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-

ful interference, and

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.

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The Smart Blind Spot Detection
System detects the front area
through the camera installed on the
upper front windshield and detects
the side/rear areas through radar
sensors.
The Smart Blind Spot Detection
System may activate the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) in accor-
dance with a colliding possibility with
an approaching vehicle while chang-
ing lanes. It is to lower the colliding
risk or mitigate the colliding damage.

Operating conditions

The system enters the ready status,
when the following conditions are
satisfied with the smart blind system
in the ON position:
- Vehicle speed is between 40 mph

and 110 mph (60 km/h and 180
km/h).

- The system detects both of the

lane lines.

- An approaching vehicle is detected

next to/behind your vehicle.

Activation (with braking perform-
ance)

The Smart Blind Spot Detection
System may apply braking power,
when an approaching vehicle is
detected within a certain distance
next to/behind your vehicle.

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It gently applies braking power on the
tire, which is located in the opposite
side of the possibly-colliding point.
The instrument cluster will inform the
driver of the system activation.
The Smart Blind Spot Detection
System is automatically deactivated,
when the vehicle drives a certain dis-
tance away, when the vehicle direc-
tion is changed against the possible-
colliding point, when the steering
wheel is abruptly moved, or when the
brake pedal is depressed.
When the turn signals operate, the
Smart Blind Spot Detection System
operates only once. However, when
the turn signals are turned off, the sys-
tem re-enters the activation conditions.
The driver should drive the vehicle in
the middle of the vehicle lanes to
keep the system in the ready status.
When the vehicle drives too close to
one side of the vehicle lanes, the
system may not properly operate.
In addition, the system may not prop-
erly control your vehicle in accordance
with driving situations. Thus, always
pay close attention to road situations.

Warning message

When there is a malfunction with the
Smart Blind Spot Detection System,
warning message ("Smart BSD brak-
ing system malfunction") appears on
LCD display and deactivates the
Smart Blind Spot Detection System.
In this case, we recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected 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.

• The vehicle drives on a curved

road or through a tollgate.

• 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
trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.

• The vehicle drives in inclement

weather such as heavy rain or snow.

• There is a fixed object near the

vehicle, such as a guardrail.

• A big vehicle is near such as a bus

or truck.

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• A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
• A flat trailer is near.
• If the vehicle has started at the

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

• When the other vehicle passes at a

very fast speed.

• While changing lanes.
• While going down or up a steep

road where the height of the lane is
different.

• When the other vehicle approach-

es very close.

• When a trailer or carrier is

installed.

• When the temperature of the rear

bumper is high.

• When the sensors are blocked by

other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.

• When the detected vehicle also

moves back, as your vehicle drives
back.

• 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.

• When other vehicles are close to

your vehicle.

• The lanes ahead are not visible

due to rain, snow, water on the
road, damaged or stained road
surface, or other factors.

• The brightness outside changes

suddenly such as when entering or
exiting a tunnel.

• The brightness outside is too low

such as when the headlamps are
not on at night or the vehicle is
going through a tunnel.

• It is difficult to distinguish the lane

marking from the road surface or
the lane marking is faded or not
clearly marked.

• Driving on a steep grade, over a

hill, or when driving on a curved
road.

• When light coming from a street

light or an oncoming vehicle is
reflected on a wet road surface
such as a puddle in the road.

• The field of view in front is

obstructed by sun glare.

• The lanes are incomplete or the

area is in a construction zone.

• There are more than two lane lines

on the road in front of you.

• The lane markings are not clearly

visible from the road.

• The lane width is too wide or too

narrow.

• The windshield glass is fogged up;

a clear view of the road is obstruct-
ed.

• There are markings on the road

surface that look like a lane line
that is inadvertently being detected
by the camera.

• There is a boundary structure in

the roadway such as a concrete
barrier that is inadvertently being
detected by the camera.

• There is not enough distance

between you and the vehicle in
front to be able to detect the lane
line or the vehicle ahead is driving
on the lane line.

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• The road pavement (or the periph-

eral ground) abnormally contains
metallic components (i.e. possibly
due to subway construction).

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

is activated.

• The tire pressure is low or a tire is

damaged.

• The brake is reworked.
• The vehicle is driven near a

guardrail or near the boundary line
of a road.

• The windshield or the camera lens

is blocked with dirt or debris.

• The vehicle drives on a small-

radius curve.

• The vehicle drives in the opposite

direction from the designated lane
direction.

• The lane sensing operation is inter-

rupted by another vehicle in front.

• The vehicle drives under 40 mph

or over 115 mph.

• The vehicle abruptly changes driv-

ing direction.

• The vehicle abruptly enters the

next lane.

• 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.

• The driver is responsible for accu-

rate steering.

• Do not unnecessarily operate the

steering wheel, when the Smart
Blind Spot Detection System is in
operation.

• Always pay extreme caution while

driving. The Smart Blind Spot
Detection System may not operate
or unnecessarily operate in accor-
dance with your driving situations.

WARNING

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Smart Blind Spot Detection
System Limitations

The Smart Blind Spot Detection
System is not a substitute for
safe driving practices, 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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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (IF EQUIPPED)

This system detects the lane with a
sensor at the front windshield and
notifies you if it detects that your
vehicle leaves the lane.

• The LDWS does not make the

vehicle change lanes. It is the dri-
ver's responsibility to always check
the road conditions.

• If the sensor cannot detect the lane

or if the vehicle speed does not
exceed 40 mph (64 km/h), the
LDWS will not be able to notify you
if the vehicle leaves the lane.

• If your vehicle has window tint or

other types of coating on the front
windshield, the LDWS may not
work properly.

• Prevent damage to the LDWS sen-

sor from water or any liquid.

• Do not remove the LDWS parts

and avoid damaging the sensor by
avoiding a strong impacts.

• Do not put objects that reflect light

on the dash board.

• The operation of the LDWS can be

affected by several factors (includ-
ing environmental conditions). It is
the responsibility of the driver to
pay attention to the roadway and to
maintain the vehicle in it's lane at
all times.

WARNING

- LDWS Alert

The LDWS is only intended to
provide you with information
regarding your vehicle's posi-
tion on the roadway. Upon
receiving an LDWS alert, you
must take the necessary steps
to maintain control of your vehi-
cle. The LDWS does not provide
any steering inputs into the
vehicle for you. It can be dan-
gerous to make a large sudden
steering input in response to an
alert, since that could result in
loss of control.

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• If the sensor on the front wind-

shield is removed and reinstalled
again due to front windshield tint or
other types of coating on it, you are
strongly recommend to take your
vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer
and have the system calibrated.

To operate the LDWS, press the but-
ton with the engine start/stop button in
the ON position. The indicator illumi-
nates white on the cluster. To cancel
the LDWS, press LDWS button again.
The indicator on the cluster will go
off.

If the system detects that your vehi-
cle is leaving the lane when the
LDWS is operating and vehicle
speed exceeds 40 mph (64 km/h),
the warning operates as follows:

1. Visual warning
If you leave a lane, the lane you
cross will blink (yellow) and LDWS
indicator will blink green on LCD dur-
ing max 3 seconds.

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Left lane departure warning

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Right lane departure warning

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2. Auditory warning
If you leave the lane, the warning
sound operates for maximum 3 sec-
onds.
The color of symbol will change
depend on the condition of LDWS
system.
- White color : When you activate the

lane departure warn-
ing system by press-
ing the LDWS button,
system operating con-
ditions are not satis-
fied or the sensor does
not detect the lane line

- Green color : When you activate the

lane departure warn-
ing system by press-
ing the LDWS button,
system operating con-
ditions are satisfied
and the sensor detect
the lane line

- Yellow color : when there is a mal-

function with the lane
departure warning
system.

Warning indicator

When the LDWS is not working prop-
erly, the warning light will illuminate
and the warning message will come
on for a few second. After the mes-
sage disappears, the master warning
light will illuminate.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the system
checked.

Conditions that cause the
LDWS not to operate:

• The driver turns on the turn signal

or the hazard warning flasher to
change lanes.

• Driving on the lane line.

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NOTICE

To change lanes, operate the turn
signal switch then change the lane.

WARNING

- LDWS

Limitations

The Lane Departure Warning
System is a supplemental sys-
tem. Do not solely rely on the
system but always pay attention
and drive safely.

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Conditions that cause missed
warnings and false warnings:

• The lane is not visible due to snow,

rain, debris, puddles or other envi-
ronmental conditions.

• The brightness outside changes

suddenly such as when
entering/exiting a tunnel.

• The headlights are off at night or in

a tunnel.

• The color of the lane marking from

the road is difficult to distinguish.

• Driving on a steep grade or a

curve.

• Light such as street lights, sunlight

or oncoming vehicle lights reflect
off of water on the road.

• The lens or windshield is obscured

by debris.

• The sensor cannot detect the lane

because of fog, heavy rain or
heavy snow.

• The rear view mirror housing has

overheated from exposure to direct
sunlight.

• The lane is very wide or narrow.

• The lane line is damaged or indis-

tinct.

• The windshield is fogged up by

humidity.

• Objects in the median or along the

side of the road cast shadows over
the lane markings

• The sensor cannot distinguish the

lane from the road due to the
dust/dirt.

• There are other markings similar to

lane lines.

• There are lane boundaries instead

of markings.

• The vehicle ahead is very close,

obscuring the view of the lane
markings, or the vehicle ahead is
driving over the lane markings.

• The vehicle vibrates heavily due to

poor road conditions.

• The lanes are merging, expanding,

or otherwise overlapping

• Something reflective is placed on

the dashboard.

• Driving with the sun in front of you.
• Driving in areas under construc-

tion.

• Lanes are marked by more than

two sets of lines.

• The windshield is fogged by humid

air in the vehicle.

This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-

ful interference, and

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.

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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many miles (kilometers) you can get
from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a

moderate rate. Don't make "jack-
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stop-
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.

• Drive at a moderate speed. The

faster you drive, the more fuel your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway,
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption.

• Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This

can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with
your foot resting on the brake pedal
may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness
and may lead to more serious con-
sequences.

• Take care of your tires. Keep them

inflated to the recommended pres-
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unnec-
essary tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month.

• Be sure that the wheels are

aligned correctly. Improper align-
ment can result from hitting curbs
or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes
faster tire wear and may also result
in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption.

• Keep your vehicle in good condi-

tion. For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs, main-
tain your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 7. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see
chapter 7 for details).

• Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi-

mum service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corrosive
materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
allowed to accumulate on the
underside of the vehicle. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to
corrosion.

• Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-

sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces fuel economy.

• Don't let the engine idle longer

than necessary. If you are waiting
(and not in traffic), turn off your
engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.

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• Remember, your vehicle does not

require extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.

• Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.

Lugging is driving too slowly in a
very high gear resulting in engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit.
This can be avoided by shifting at
the recommended speed.

• Use your air conditioning sparingly.

The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it.

• Open windows at high speeds can

reduce fuel economy.

• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds

and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.

WARNING

- Engine off

during motion

Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function properly without the
engine running. In addition, turn-
ing off the ignition while driving
could lead to out of working
power driven steering wheel and
hard to control steering wheel.
Keep the engine on and down-
shift to an appropriate gear for
an engine braking effect.

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Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-
ards, follow these suggestions:
• Drive cautiously and allow extra

distance for braking.

• Avoid sudden braking or steering.
• When braking with non-ABS

brakes pump the brake pedal with
a light up-and-down motion until
the vehicle is stopped.

Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.

• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,

use the second gear. Accelerate
slowly to avoid spinning the drive
wheels.

• Use sand, rock salt, or other non-

slip material under the drive
wheels to provide traction when
stalled in ice, snow, or mud.

Rocking the vehicle

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around your
front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth between R (Reverse) and any
forward gear in vehicles equipped
with an Automatic Transaxle. Do not
race the engine, and spin the wheels
as little as possible. If you are still
stuck after a few tries, have the vehi-
cle pulled out by a tow vehicle to
avoid engine overheating and possi-
ble damage to the transaxle.

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

WARNING

- Downshifting

Do not downshift with an auto-
matic transaxle while driving on
slippery surfaces. The sudden
change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid and
result in an accident.

WARNING

- Sudden

Vehicle Movement

Do not attempt to rock the vehi-
cle if people or objects are near-
by. The vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backwards as it
becomes unstuck.