Detecting Sensor; Warning Message - Kia Niro 2018 Owner's Manual

Detecting sensor

The sensors are located inside of the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly.

Warning message

"Blind Spot Detection disabled tem-
porarily"
The message will appear to notify
the driver with one of followings. The
light on the switch and the system
will turn off automatically.
- There are foreign substances on the
surface or inside the rear bumper or
it is hot near the rear bumper.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- When driving wide area like desert
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around few vehicles.
- When driving in the bad weather
such as heavy rain or snow When
you install a trailer or carrier, turn off
BSD system.When you use the BSD
system, remove a trailer or carrier.
Remove the foreign substance on
the rear bumper.
After the foreign substance is
removed, if you drive for approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the system will
work normally.
Driving your vehicle
If the system does not work normally
even though the foreign substance is
removed, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
If the system does not work properly,
a warning message ("Check BSD
System") 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.
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