Kia Optima Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual page 398

When the second stage alert is acti-
vated, the warning light on the out-
side rearview mirror will also blink.
If you turn off the turn signal switch,
the second stage alert (the warning
chime and the blinking warning light
on the outside rearview mirror) will
be deactivated.
If the detected vehicle is not in detec-
tion range, the warning will be turned
off according to the driving condi-
tions of the vehicle.
CAUTION
• The driver should always use
extreme caution while operat-
ing the vehicle, whether or not
the warning light on the out-
side rearview mirror illumi-
nates or there is a warning
alarm.
• Playing the vehicle audio sys-
tem at high volume may pre-
vent occupants from hearing
the Blind-Spot Collision
Warning System
sounds.
• The warning of the Blind-Spot
Collision Warning System may
not sound if warning sounds
from other systems are acti-
vated.
WARNING
• The warning light on the out-
side rearview mirror will illu-
minate whenever a vehicle is
detected at the rear side by
the system. To avoid acci-
dents, do not focus only on
the warning light and neglect
to see the surrounding of the
vehicle.
• Drive safely even though the
vehicle is equipped with a
warning
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
System (BCW). Do not solely
rely on the system but check
your surroundings
changing lanes or backing the
vehicle up. The Blind-Spot
Collision
(BCW) may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.
• The system may not alert the
driver in some situations due
to system
always check your surround-
ings while driving.
Driving your vehicle
before
Warning system
limitations so
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