Kia EV2: Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA): (if equipped) / Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation

• The detecting range of the front or rear corner radar is determined by a standard road width. Therefore, on a narrow road, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may detect other vehicles 2 lanes over and warn you. In contrast, on a wide road, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not be able to detect a vehicle driving in the next lane and may not warn you.

• When the hazard warning flasher is ON, the collision warning next to the turn signal will not operate.

• If the driver’s seat is on the left side, the collision warning may occur when you turn left. If the driver’s seat is on the right side, the collision warning may occur when you turn right. Maintain a proper distance with the vehicles in the lane.

• The images or colours may display differently depending on the specifications of the instrument cluster or theme.

• Collision-Avoidance Assist will be cancelled in the following situations:

  • The vehicle moves a certain distance into an adjacent lane.

  • The vehicle moves out of the collision risk direction.

  • The steering wheel is turned abruptly.

  • The brake pedal is applied.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is activated.

  After Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist has operated or after changing lanes, be sure to return the vehicle to the centre of the lane. If the vehicle continues driving close to the lane line without returning to the centre of the lane, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will not operate.

• For your safety, change the settings only after parking the vehicle at a safe location.

• Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance may not display a warning message or generate an audible warning if any other function’s warning message is displayed or audible warning is generated at the same time.

• You may not hear the warning sound of Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist if your surroundings are noisy. Always pay attention and keep volume within the vehicle at a moderate level.

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate if you engage the brake pedal to avoid a collision.

• When Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating, the function’s braking control cancels automatically when you excessively engage the accelerator pedal or sharply steer the vehicle.

• During Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation, the vehicle may stop suddenly, injuring passengers and shifting loose objects. Always fasten the seat belts and keep loose objects secured.

• If there is a problem with Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, the vehicle’s basic braking performance will operate properly.

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate in all situations, and even if it works, may not be able to avoid collisions.

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may warn you late or not at all, depending on the road and driving conditions.

• You are responsible for safe operation of the vehicle. Do not rely solely on Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist for driving. Always check your surroundings and drive safely.

• Never rely solely on Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance to avoid a collision with people, animals, or objects. It may cause serious injury or death.

Brake control may not operate properly depending on the status of Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

There will only be a warning when:

• The ESC warning light is illuminated.

• ESC is engaged in a different function.