Kia EV2: Driver assistance guide / Driver assistance system limitations

Kia EV2 (QV1, 2026-2026) Owner's Manual / Driver assistance guide / Driver assistance system limitations

When towing a trailer or using a carrier, the overall control stability and responsiveness of advanced driver assistance systems in your Kia EV2 may be reduced. In such road scenarios, it is recommended to turn off specific driver assistance functions and always maintain full manual control with heightened driving attention and safety measures. Refer to each individual system’s description for more detailed information and operational guidelines.

If your Kia EV2 is equipped with factory components or smart functions that automatically detect trailer attachment, certain driver assistance system features may be temporarily restricted or disabled once a trailer is successfully recognized as connected. Always verify the specific technical configurations applied to your vehicle trim and utilize them accordingly for safe travel.

The following advanced driver assistance systems on the Kia EV2 may experience operational limitations depending on your setup. Be fully aware of these behavioral changes when navigating traffic or towing loads. For comprehensive information on each specific function, refer to the official descriptions of the driver assistance systems.

Type A: Integrated trailer kit that automatically recognizes the attached trailer as soon as the main trailer wiring connector is plugged in.
Type B: Dedicated carrier and trailer menu configuration applied directly within the vehicle infotainment system.


Function	Driver assistance system settings and functions	Type A	Type B
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)	Forward safety, Forward cross-traffic safety	-	-
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)	Forward/Side safety	Disabled	Disabled
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)	Lane Safety	Disabled	Disabled
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)	Blind-spot safety	Disabled	Disabled
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)	Safe exit	Disabled	Disabled
Lane Following Assist (LFA)	-	Disabled	Disabled
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)	Highway Driving Assist	Disabled	Disabled
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)	Highway Lane Change Assist	Disabled	Disabled
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)	Rear cross-traffic safety	Disabled	Disabled
Parking Distance Warning (PDW)	Forward/Side Parking Distance Warning	-	-
Parking Distance Warning (PDW)	Reverse Parking Distance Warning	Disabled	- (Trailer/Carrier connected)
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)	Parking safety	Disabled	Disabled
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)	-	Disabled	Disabled

WARNING

If the trailer connector on your Kia EV2 is not properly plugged in or if the infotainment trailer menu is not configured correctly, the overall stability and active control of driver assistance systems may be significantly reduced, potentially leading to unforeseen road accidents.

The selected trailer menu settings are safely retained even after turning off and restarting the vehicle. Always physically inspect that the wiring connector is securely fastened and that all system settings are properly verified before embarking on any journey.

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