Kia Sportage: Blind spot detection system (BSD) / RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Blind spot detection system (BSD) / RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

When your vehicle moves backwards from a parking position, the sensor detects approaching vehicles to the left or right side direction and gives information to the driver.

Warning message

• 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 ...

Operating conditions

Select RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) in "User Settings" under "Driving Assist" on the instrument cluster. The system will turn on and standby to activate. Select RCTA a ...

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