Kia Sportage: BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA (Lane Change Assist) / Warning type

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Blind spot detection system (BSD) / BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA (Lane Change Assist) / Warning type

The system will activate when:

1. The system is on.

2. Vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h).

3. Other vehicles are detected in the rear side.

WARNING

The Blind Spot Detection System with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert is not a substitute for proper and safe lane changing procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when changing lanes. The Blind Spot Detection System may not detect every object alongside the vehicle.

1st stage

If a vehicle is detected within the boundary of the system, a warning light will illuminate on the outside rearview mirror.

If the detected vehicle is not in detecting range, the warning will turn off.

2nd stage

The second stage alarm will activate when:

1.The first stage alert is on

2.The turn signal is on to change a lane

When the second stage alert is activated, a warning light will blink on the outside rearview mirror and an alarm will sound.

If you move the turn signal switch to the original position, the second stage alert will be deactivated.

- The second stage alarm may be deactivated.

✽ NOTICE

The alarm function helps alert the driver. Deactivate this function only when it is necessary

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