BLIND-SPOT COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (BCA)*

Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is designed to help detect approaching vehicles in the driver’s blind spot areas and may warn the driver of a possible collision with a visual alert on the outside rearview mirrors and a warning sound. If there is a collision risk when exiting a parallel space, BCA may assist with braking to help avoid a collision. 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 the system detects that the collision risk has increased, BCA can help avoid a collision by applying the brakes.

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, a flashing indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and BCA will sound a warning. This feature activates when your vehicle speed is above 25 mph and the approaching vehicle is above 7 mph.

**Collision-Avoidance Assist (Parallel Exit): **If BCA determines that there is a collision risk with an approaching vehicle in the blind spot, BCA can help avoid a collision by applying the brakes when driving forward out of a parking space.

BCA Settings:

BCA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings in the Infotainment System
Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is turned on or the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position
To access User settings in the Instrument Cluster - Press the MODE button on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings . Press the OK up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, Driving Safety, then Blind-Spot Safety

To access Vehicle settings in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button. Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings. Select Driver Assistance, Driving Safety, then Blind-spot Safety

Quick Tips:

To adjust the WARNING VOLUME: Press the SETUP button to go to VEHICLE SETTINGS on the Infotainment System. Press VEHICLE, DRIVER ASSISTANCE, and under WARNING METHODS, you can adjust WARNING VOLUME, and turn HAPTIC WARNING and DRIVER SAFETY PRIORITY on or off
Adjusting the Warning Timing and Warning Methods or Volume will adjust settings for other driver assistance systems

Reminders:

BCA will not issue a warning if the approaching vehicle’s speed is calculated to be under 6 mph
When BCA is ON and the ignition is cycled, BCA returns to its previous state
If the turn signal is activated for a left turn at an intersection, BCA may issue a warning regardless of whether the driver intends to complete the turn. Maintain a proper distance from oncoming vehicles

*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 7 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

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