Blind-Spot Collision Warning (Bcw); Warning Message - Kia niro eco electric 2020 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
Be careful not to apply unneces -
sary force on the radar sensor or
sensor cover. If the sensor is forc -
ibly moved out of proper align -
ment, the system may not
operate correctly. In this case, a
warning message may not be dis -
played. Have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
Do not apply foreign objects such
as a bumper sticker or a bumper
guard near the radar sensor or
apply paint to the sensor area.
Doing so may adversely affect the
performance of the sensor.
NEVER install any accessories or
stickers on the front windshield,
nor tint the front windshield.
Pay extreme caution to keep the
camera sensor out of water.
NEVER locate any reflective
objects (i.e. white paper, mirror)
over the crash pad. Any light
reflection may cause a malfunc -
tion of the system.

Warning message

If a warning message related to the
BCW system appears, take the
appropriate measures as detailed
below.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
system disabled. Radar blocked
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This warning message may appear
when:
One or both of the sensors on the
rear bumper is blocked by dirt or
snow or a foreign object.
Driving in rural areas where the
sensor does not detect another
vehicle for an extended period of
time.
When there is inclement weather
such as heavy snow or rain.
If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the BCW button and the
system will turn off automatically.
When BCW canceled warning mes-
sage is displayed in the cluster
check to make sure that the rear
bumper is free from any dirt or
snow in the areas where the sensor
is located. Remove any dirt, snow,
or foreign material that could inter -
fere with the radar sensors.
After any dirt or debris is removed,
the system should operate normally
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