Kia Sportage: Blind spot detection system (BSD) / Limitations condition

Warning type

If the vehicle detected by sensors approaches your vehicle, the warning chime will sound and the warning light will blink on the outside rearview mirror. If the detected object is not in ...

Driver's Attention

The driver must be cautious in the below situations for the system may not assist the driver and may not work properly. - Curved roads, tollgates, etc. - The surrounding of the sensor cover is dir ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) Owners Manual: Recognizing pedestrians

- The pedestrian is not fully captured by the camera sensor, or the pedestrian does not walk in the upright position. - The pedestrian moves very fast. - The pedestrian abruptly appears in front. - The pedestrian wears clothes similar in color to the background. - Conditions outside are too br ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) Owners Manual: Conditions that cause missed warnings and false warnings

The lane is not visible due to snow, rain, debris, puddles or other environmental conditions. The brightness outside changes suddenly such as when entering/exiting a tunnel. The headlights are off at night or the vehicle is in a tunnel. The color of the lane marking from the road is d ...