Kia Sportage: BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA (Lane Change Assist) / Warning message
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• 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 or rain.
To carry a trailer or carrier on the rear, turn off the BSD. To turn on the BSD, remove a trailer or carrier on the rear.
The light on the switch and the system will turn off automatically.
When the message is displayed due to a foreign substance, remove the foreign substance on the rear bumper.
After the foreign substance is removed, if you drive for approximately 10 minutes, the system will work normally.
If the system does not operate normally after removing the substance or is not in a situation mentioned above, we recommend that you take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
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If the system does not work properly, a warning message will appear and the light on the switch will turn off.
The system will turn off automatically.
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Detecting sensor
The sensors are located inside of the rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean for the system to work properly. ...
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. ...
Other information:
Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Welcome system
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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Emergency liftgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency liftgate safety release lever located on the bottom of the liftgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the cargo area, the liftgate can be opened by pushing the release lever and pushing open the liftgate. WARNING No one should be allowed ...
