Kia Sportage: Blind spot detection system (BSD) / BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA (Lane Change Assist)

Blind spot detection system (BSD)

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 De ...

Operating conditions

The indicator on the switch will illuminate when the Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) switch is pressed with the Engine Start/Stop Button ON. If vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h), the syste ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Owners Manual: How does the air bag system operate?

Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessary) only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or START position. The appropriate air bags inflate instantly in the event of a serious frontal collision or side collision in order to help protect the occupants from serious physic ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Description and operation

Description Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) consists of zirconium and alumina and is installed both upstream and downstream of the Manifold Catalytic Converter. The sensor output voltage varies in accordance with the air/fuel ratio. The sensor must be hot in order to operate n ...