Kia Sportage: Driving your vehicle / Blind spot detection system (BSD)
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The Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) uses a radar sensor to alert the driver.
It senses toward the rear sides of the vehicle and provides and early warning
to the driver.
(1) BSD (Blind Spot Detection)
The warning range depends on your vehicle speed. However, if your vehicle is
about 6 mph (10 km/h) faster than the other vehicle, the system will not warn you.
(2) LCA (Lane Change Assist)
When a vehicle approaches you at high speed, the system will warn you.
(3) RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
When your vehicle moves rearward, and the sensor detects an approaching vehicle
in the left or right side, the system will warn you.
WARNING - BSD Limitations
- Always check the road condition while driving for unexpected situations
even though the Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) is operating.
- The Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) is a supplemental system. Do
not solely rely on the system and always pay attention to drive safely.
- The Blind Spot Detection System may not detect every object alongside
the vehicle and is not a substitute for proper and safe lane changing procedures.
Always drive safely and use caution when changing lanes.
If the following conditions occur while Active ECO is operating, the system operation
is limited even though there is no change in the ECO indicator.
When the coolant temperature is low: The sys ...
Other information:
• This warning message may appear when :
- There are foreign substances on the rear bumper or inside the rear bumper.
- The vehicle carries a trailer or carrier on the rear.
- Driving in rural areas with little traffic or open terrains such as wide expanse
of desert.
- There is heavy snow ...
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Press the defroster button ().
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake control
button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The recirculation indicator blinks 3 times with 0.5 second of interval. It indicates
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