Kia Sorento 2023 Owner's Manual page 399

Driving your vehicle
僅 Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
may not operate if the driver applies
the brake pedal to avoid collision.
僅 When Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist is operating, braking control by
the function will automatically cancel
when the driver excessively depresses
the accelerator pedal or sharply steers
the vehicle.
僅 During Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist operation, the vehicle may stop
suddenly injuring passengers and
shifting loose objects. Always have the
seat belt on and keep loose objects
secured.
僅 Even if there is a problem with Blind-
Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, the
vehicle's basic braking performance
will operate normally.
僅 Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
does not operate in all situations or
cannot avoid all collisions.
僅 Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
may warn the driver late or may not
warn the driver depending on the
road and driving conditions.
僅 Driver should maintain control of the
vehicle at all times. Do not depend on
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.
Maintain a safe braking distance, and
if necessary, depress the brake pedal
to reduce driving speed or to stop the
vehicle.
僅 Never operate Blind-Spot Collision-
Avoidance Assist on people, animal,
objects, etc. It may cause serious
injury or death.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
WARNING
僅 The brake control may not operate
properly depending on the status of
ESC (Electronic Stability Control).
僅 There will only be a warning when:
- The ESC (Electronic Stability Con-
trol) warning light is on
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
engaged in a different function
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist Malfunction and Limita-
tions
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist malfunction
OMQ4050229L
When Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist is not working properly, the
'Check Blind-Spot Safety system' warn-
ing message will appear on the cluster,
and the function will turn off automati-
cally or the function will be limited. Have
the function be inspected by an autho-
rized Kia dealer.
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