2024 Kia Sportage Blind-Spot (BCA) Sensor Guide
A brand-new Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) sensor system is built into the 2024 Kia Sportage. This sets a new standard for safety and convenience in the compact SUV market. This new technology uses high-tech sensors put around the car in a planned way to find things or other cars that might be in the driver’s blind spots. By integrating smoothly with the car’s onboard computer system, the BCA sensor sends real-time alerts to the driver, making them more aware of their surroundings and lowering the risk of accidents during lane changes or merging. With the 2024 Sportage‘s BCA sensor, drivers can feel safe on the road, knowing that they have an extra layer of safety against things they can’t see.
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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) (if equipped)
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is designed to help detect and monitor approaching vehicles in the driver’s blind spot area and warn the driver of a possi-ble collision with a warning message and audible warning.
In addition, if there is a risk of collision when changing lanes or driving forward out of a parking space, Blind-Spot Colli-sion-Avoidance Assist will help avoid collision by applying the brake.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist helps detect and inform the driver that a vehicle is in the blind spot.
CAUTION
The detecting range may vary depending on the speed of your vehicle. However, even if there is a vehicle in the blind spot area, the function may not warn you when you pass by at high speeds.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist helps detect and inform the driver that a vehicle is approaching at high speed from the blind spot area.
CAUTION
Warning Timing may vary depending on the speed of the vehicle approaching at high speed.
When changing lanes by detecting the lane ahead, if Blind-Spot Collision-Avoid-ance Assist judges that there is a collision risk with an approaching vehicle in the blind spot, it will help avoid collision by applying the brake.
When you are driving forward out of a parking space, if Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist judges that there is a collision risk with an approaching vehicle in the blind spot, it will help avoid collision by applying the brake.
Detecting sensor
Front view camera
Rear corner radar
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.
CAUTION
Take the following precautions to maintain optimal performance of the detect-ing sensor:
- Never disassemble the rear corner radar or radar assembly, or apply any impact on it.
- If there is an impact on the rear corner radar or near the radar, even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Blind-Spot Safety sys-tem may not operate properly. Have the function inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
- If the rear corner radars have been replaced or repaired, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
- Use only genuine parts to repair the rear bumper where the rear corner radar is located.
- Do not apply license plate frame or objects, such as a bumper sticker, film or a bumper guard near the rear corner radar.
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not work properly if the bumper has been replaced, the surroundings of the rear corner radar have been damaged or paint has been applied.
- If a trailer, carrier or other equipment is installed, it may adversely affect the performance of the rear corner radar or the function may not operate.
For more details on the precautions of the front view camera, refer to “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only) (if equipped)” on pages 6-4.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
Blind-Spot Safety
A: Driver Assistance
- Blind-Spot Safety
- Active Assist
- Warning Only
- Off
With the engine on, select or deselect Settings→ Driver Assistance→ Blind-Spot Safety from the User Settings menu or select or deselect Settings → Vehicle→ Driver Assistance →Blind-Spot Safety from the infotainment sys-tem to set whether or not to use each function.
- Active Assist: Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn the driver with a warning message, and an audible warning and braking assist will be applied depending on the collision risk levels.
- Warning Only: Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn the driver with a warning message, an audible warning depending on the collision risk levels. Braking will not be assisted.
- Off: Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will turn off.
A: Blind-Spot Safety System is Off
When the vehicle is restarted with Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist off, the Blind-Spot Safety System is Off mes-sage will appear on the cluster.
If you change the setting from Off to Active Assist or Warning Only, the warning light on the outside rear-view mirror will blink for three seconds.
In addition, if the vehicle is turned on, when Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is set to Active Assist or Warning Only, the warning light on the outside rear-view mirror will blink for three sec-onds.
WARNING
- If Warning Only is selected, braking is not assisted.
- If Off is selected, the driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is restarted, Blind-Spot Col-lision-Avoidance Assist will maintain the last setting.
Warning Timing
A: Driver Assistance
- Warning Timing
- Standard
- Late
With the vehicle on, select Settings→ Driver Assistance → Warning Timing from the User Settings menu or select Settings→ Vehicle → Driver Assis-tance → Warning Timing from the infotainment system to change the initial warning activation time for Blind-Spot Collision Warning.
Select the Warning time Standard or Late.
- Standard: Use under normal driving conditions. If it feels too sensitive, set the warning timing to Late.
- Late: The warning timing will be late
Warning Methods
Type A
Type B
A: Driver Assistance
- Warning Methods
The Warning Methods can be set with the vehicle on. Select User Settings → Driver Assistance → Warning Methods from the settings menu in the instrument cluster or Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Warning Methods from the settings menu in the infotainment system to change the following settings:
- Warning Volume: Adjust the volume of the warning sound.
- Haptic Warning: Activate the steering wheel vibration warning. (if equipped)
- Driving Safety Priority: Lowers all other audio volumes when the Driving Safety system sounds a warning.
INFORMATION
- If you change the Warning Methods, it can be applied to each function of the driver assistance system. Please check and change it in each function.
- If the vehicle is restarted, Warning Methods will maintain the last setting.
- The setting menu may not exist based on vehicle specifications.
- The Warning Volume and Haptic Warning cannot be turned off at the same time. When one of the warnings is turned off the other is activated.
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Blind-spot collision-avoidance Assist operation
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn and control as following opera-tion.
- Vehicle detection
- Collision Warning
- Collision-Avoidance Assist
Vehicle detection
The warning light will appear in the outside rearview mirror when the vehicle in both lanes is detected from the rear.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate in the following circumstances.
- Your driving speed: Above 12 mph (20 km/h)
- The speed of the vehicle in the blind spot area: Above 7 mph (10 km/h)
Collision Warning
Collision Warning will operate when the turn signal changes the lane in the direction of the vehicle in the blind spot area.
- To warn the driver of a collision, the warning light on the side view mirror will blink. At the same time, an audible warning will sound and the steering wheel will vibrate (if equipped).
- When the turn signal is turned off or you move away from the lane, the collision warning will be canceled, and the function will return to the vehicle detection state.
Collision warning will operate in the following circumstances.
- Your driving speed: Above 25 mph (40 km/h)
- The speed of the vehicle in the blind spot area: Above 7 mph (10 km/h)
NOTICE
If Warning Only is selected from the Settings menu, the collision warning will operate when your vehicle approaches the lane where the blind spot vehicle is detected.
WARNING
- The detecting range of the rear corner radar is determined by a standard road width, therefore, on a narrow road, the function may detect other vehicles in the two lanes away and warn you. In contrast, on a wide road, the function 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 by the turn signal will not operate.
NOTICE
- 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 from the vehicles in the lane.
- Images or colours may be displayed differently depending on the instrument cluster specifications or theme.
FAQs
The blind spot sensor in the 2024 Kia Sportage helps detect vehicles in the driver’s blind spots.
The blind spot sensor in the 2024 Kia Sportage uses radar technology to monitor adjacent lanes for vehicles.
Yes, the blind spot sensor is standard equipment on certain trim levels of the 2024 Kia Sportage.
Yes, drivers have the option to turn off the blind spot sensor in the 2024 Kia Sportage if desired.
Yes, the blind spot sensor in the 2024 Kia Sportage can provide audible alerts to the driver.
The blind spot sensor in the 2024 Kia Sportage typically covers adjacent lanes within a certain range.
Generally, the blind spot sensor in the 2024 Kia Sportage is considered reliable, but it’s always important for drivers to remain vigilant.
Yes, the blind spot sensor in the 2024 Kia Sportage is designed to detect motorcycles as well as larger vehicles.
The blind spot sensor in the 2024 Kia Sportage is designed to work in various weather conditions, but extreme conditions may affect its performance.
Typically, the blind spot sensor in the 2024 Kia Sportage does not require manual calibration.
Yes, the blind spot sensor in the 2024 Kia Sportage often includes a visual indicator on the side mirrors or dashboard.
While effective, the blind spot sensor in the 2024 Kia Sportage may have limitations in certain situations, such as extreme angles or obstructions.
The primary function of the blind spot sensor in the 2024 Kia Sportage is to detect vehicles, but some systems may also detect pedestrians in certain conditions.
Yes, the blind spot sensor in the 2024 Kia Sportage may integrate with other safety features such as lane departure warning or collision avoidance systems.
Some models of the 2024 Kia Sportage may offer adjustable sensitivity settings for the blind spot sensor.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: 2024 Kia Sportage User Manual | Auto User Guide
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