A Dva N C E D D R I V E R A S S I S Ta N C E; Blind-Spot Collision Warning (Bcw); Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (Rccw) - Kia Forte 2021 Features & Functions Manual

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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)*

BCW uses rear corner radar sensors in the rear bumper to monitor and warn the driver in certain situations if it detects an
approaching vehicle in the driver's blind spot area and before changing lanes. BCW is ON when the Blind-Spot Safety button
is pressed – the button light will illuminate. The outside rearview mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds.
The system will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than approximately 20
mph and will warn the driver if another vehicle is detected by the rear corner radar sensor.
To activate BCW, go to User Settings by pressing the Mode button on the Steering Wheel.
Select Driver Assistance > Blind-Spot Safety and then press the OK button. Select Warning
Only or Off.
1st-stage warning: When another vehicle is detected within
BCW boundary
, a yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside
B
rearview mirrors
.
C
2nd-stage warning: When 1st-stage warning is on and the driver
activates a turn signal, a flashing yellow indicator will illuminate on
the outside rearview mirrors and the system will sound an alert.
REMINDERS:
If
BCW is turned ON and the ignition is cycled, BCW returns to ON
• Warning sound can be adjusted in User Settings

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)*

If RCCW sensors detect approaching vehicles from the
rear left or rear right side of the vehicle
will sound an audible alert, the warning indicators on the
outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will
appear on the LCD. RCCA may temporarily apply braking
power when an approaching vehicle is detected within a
certain distance next to or behind the vehicle is designed
to operate under the following conditions:
• When the gear shift is moved into (R) Reverse
• When the vehicle is moving less than 6 mph
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.
†6
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D
, the system
D
A
(Located left of steering wheel)
B
C
REMINDERS:
RCCW can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings and will remain in OFF/ON as
selected
When vehicle power is cycled, RCCW will remain in the previous state
When a vehicle is approaching within the sensing range, and traveling between 2.5
and 22 mph, RCCW will show a warning. See Owner's Manual for other conditions
• Warning sound can be adjusted in User Settings
Refer to section 5 in the Owner's Manual for more information
BCW and RCCW are supplemental systems. Do not solely rely on these systems and
always pay attention to the road and its conditions.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
*IF EQUIPPED
QR CODE
Blind-Spot Collision
Warning w/ RCCW Video
A
To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website.
Refer to the inside cover for
more information.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
†LEGAL DISCLAIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
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