BLIND-SPOT COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (BCA)*

BCA uses rear corner radar sensors in the rear bumper to monitor and warn the driver in certain situations if it detects an approaching vehicle in the driver’s blind spot area, before changing lanes and exiting parallel parking. Initially, BCA provides Collision Warning when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, emitting an audible warning and visual alert on the outside rearview mirrors. If BCA detects that the collision risk has increased, BCA automatically applies the opposite side front brake to try and mitigate a potential collision. 

Vehicle Detection Warning:

When another vehicle is detected within collision warning boundary , an indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors .

Collision Warning & Collision-Avoidance Assist

Collision warning: When vehicle detection warning is on and the driver activates a turn signal, BCA may alert the driver with a warning light on the cluster, outside rear-view mirrors (side-view mirrors) and head-up display.

When the turn signal is turned off or you move away from the lane, the collision warning will be canceled and the function will return to Vehicle detection state.

Collision-Avoidance Assist: When collision warning has already occurred, and the collision risk has increased, braking may be applied to the opposite side front wheel and a visual warning occurs.

BCA Settings:

Quick Tips:

BCA will activate when:

  • The system is turned on
  • Other vehicles are detected on the rear sides of the vehicle 
  • A Collision Warning can be issued when the vehicle speed is above approximately 12 mph
  • A Collision-Avoidance Assist can be issued when the vehicle speed is above approximately 40 mph
  • Adjusting the Warning Timing and Warning Methods or Volume will adjust settings for other driver assistance systems

Reminders:

  • If the turn signal is operated to make a left turn on the intersection, BCA may warn the driver regardless of the driver’s willingness
  • BCA will not issue a warning if the vehicle speed is 6 mph or more above the surrounding vehicles
  • When BCA is ON and the ignition is cycled, BCA returns to its previous state

*See LEGAL page for legal information

Certain features are available only on select Kia models. 

The images on these pages are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation. 

When engaged, BCA is a supplemental system. Do not solely rely on this system and always pay attention to the road and its conditions.

Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

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