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Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)*

BCA is designed to detect approaching vehicles in the driver’s blind spot areas. In certain situations, it may warn the driver of a possible collision with a warning light and a warning sound. If there is a collision risk when exiting a parallel parking space, BCA may assist with braking the vehicle to help avoid a collision. 

Vehicle detection: When another vehicle is detected within the BCW warning boundary , an indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors .

Collision warning: When the vehicle detection warning is on and the driver activates a turn signal, a flashing indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the system will sound a warning.

**Collision-Avoidance Assist: **When you are driving forward out of a parking space, if BCA determines that there’s a collision risk with an approaching vehicle in the blind spot, it can help avoid collision by applying the brake. 

BCA Settings:

BCA Settings can be turned on/off by going to 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 on or the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position

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

BCA will activate when:

  • Blind-spot Safety is selected in the Vehicle Settings
  • Other vehicles are detected on the rear sides of your vehicle when driving above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) and the other vehicle is driving above approximately 7 mph (10 km/h)
  • Collision Warning activates when driving above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and the other vehicle is driving above approximately 7 mph (10 km/h)
  • Collision-Avoidance Assist activates when driving below approximately 2 mph (3 km/h) and the other vehicle is driving above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h)

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
  • BCA will not issue a warning if the approaching vehicle’s speed is calculated to be under 6 mph 

*See LEGAL page for legal information. This feature may only be available on certain Kia models.

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

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

Refer to section 7 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.