Non-Operating Condition - Kia 2016 Optima Hybrid Manual

❈ If your vehicle's left or right side
bumper is blinded by barrier or
vehicles, the system sensing abili-
ty may be deteriorated.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The system may not work proper-
ly if the bumper has been replaced
or if a repair work has been done
near the sensor.
• The detection area differs accord-
ing to the roads width. If the road
is narrow the system may detect
other vehicles in the next lane.
• On the contrary, if the road is very
wide the system may not detect
other vehicles.
• The system may turn off due to
strong electromagnetic waves.
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.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving your vehicle

Non-operating condition

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 is
polluted with rain, snow, mud, etc
- The rear bumper near the sensor is
covered or hidden with a foreign
matter such as a sticker, bumper
guard, bicycle stand etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged or the
sensor is out of place.
- The height of the vehicle shows
much change such as when the
trunk is loaded with heavy objects,
abnormal tire pressure etc.
- Due to bad weather such as heavy
rain or snow.
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