Kia Optima Manual page 319

BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD) (IF EQUIPPED)
The Blind Spot Detection System
(BSD) uses a radar sensor to alert
the driver.
It senses the rear side territory of the
vehicle and provides and indication
to the driver.
(1) BSD (Blind Spot Detection)
The warning range depends on
your vehicle speed. However, if
your vehicle is about 6 mph (10
km/h) faster than the other vehi-
cle, the system will not warn you.
(2) LCA (Lane Change Assist)
When a vehicle approaches you
at high speed, the system will
warn you.
(3) RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
When your vehicle moves rear-
ward, the sensor detects the
approaching vehicle in the left
and right side, the system will
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warn you.
Driving your vehicle
WARNING
- BSD
Limitations
• The Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) is a supplemen-
tal system. Do not solely rely
on the system but always pay
attention to drive safely.
• The Blind Spot Detection
System may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle
and is not a substitute for
proper and safe lane chang-
ing procedures. Always drive
safely and use caution when
changing lanes.
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