Kia Telluride 2022 Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist

The 2022 Kia Telluride’s commitment to safety is strengthened by the addition of the Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) system. This further solidifies its place as a family-friendly SUV that puts driver confidence and passenger well-being first. This high-tech safety feature is meant to make drivers more aware and lower the risk of accidents when changing lanes. Using radar devices, the BCA system constantly checks the car’s blind spots to find other cars that the driver might not be able to see. When a possible accident is found while trying to change lanes, the BCA active kia system warns the driver visually and audibly, telling them to be careful. In addition, if the driver doesn’t react quickly enough, the system can use corrective steering input to help guide the car back into its lane and away from the approaching collision. The 2022 Kia Telluride’s Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist system makes the car safer and more confident for drivers by combining sensor technology and active intervention seamlessly. This makes it a great choice for people who want peace of mind and a stylish and comfortable ride. The “BCA Active Kia Telluride refers to the Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist feature. This technology is designed to enhance safety by monitoring the vehicle’s blind spots and assisting the driver in avoiding potential collisions when changing lanes or merging onto highways.

2023 Kia Telluride Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Blind-spot collision-avoidance Assist (BCA)

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 possible 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 Collision-Avoidance Assist will help avoid collision by applying the brake.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist help 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, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist 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-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 differential brake.

NOTICE
BCA stands for Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.

Detecting sensor

[1] : Front view camera, [2] : 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 detecting 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 Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
•  If the rear corner radars have been replaced or repaired, have your 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.
•  The function may not work properly if the bumper has been replaced, or the surroundings of the rear corner radar has been damaged or paint has been applied.
• If a trailer, carrier, etc. is installed, V

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Settings

Setting features
Blind-Spot Safety

With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, press MODE
button ( ) several times on the
steering wheel until User Settings menu appears on the LCD display. Select Driver Assistance → Blind-Spot Safety from the setting menu to set whether or not to use each function.

•  If Active Assist is selected, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn the driver with a warning message, an audible warning and braking assist will be applied depending on the collision risk levels.
•  If Warning Only is selected, 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.
• If Off is selected, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will turn off.

If you change the setting from Off to Active Assist or Warning Only, the warning light on the side view mirror (outside mirror) will blink for approximately 3 seconds.
In addition, if the engine is turned on, when the function is set to Active Assist or Warning Only, the warning light on the side view mirror (outside mirror) will blink for approximately 3 seconds.

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 engine is restarted, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will maintain the last setting.

Warning Timing

With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, press the MODE button ( ) several times on the
steering wheel until User Settings menu appears on the LCD display. Select Driver Assistance → Warning Timing to change the initial warning activation time for Blind-Spot Collison Avoidance Assist. When the vehicle is first delivered, Warning Timing is set to Normal. If you change the Warning Timing, the warning time of other Driver assistance systems may change.

Warning Volume

With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, press the MODE
button ( ) several times on the
steering wheel until the User Settings menu appears on the LCD display. Select Driver Assistance → Warning Volume to change the warning volume to High, Medium, Low or
Off for Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist. If you change the Warning Volume, the warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems may change.

CAUTION

•  The setting of the Warning Timing and Warning Volume applies to all functions of Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.
•  Even though Normal is selected for Warning Timing, if the vehicle approaches at high speed, the initial warning activation time may seem late.
•  Select Late for Warning Timing when traffic is light and when driving speed is slow.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation

Warning and Control
Vehicle detection

•  To warn the driver a vehicle is detected, the warning light on the side view mirror (outside mirror) and Head-up display (if equipped) will illuminate.
•  Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate when your vehicle speed is above 20 mph (30 km/h) and the speed of the vehicle in the blind spot area is above 7 mph (10 km/h).

Collision Warning

• Collision Warning will operate when the turn signal is turned on in the direction of the detected vehicle.
•  If Warning Only is selected from the settings menu, the collision warning will operate when your vehicle approaches the lane the blind spot vehicle is detected.
•  To warn the driver of a collision, the warning light on the side view mirror (outside mirror) and Head-up display (if equipped) will blink.
•  When the turn signal is turned off or you move away from the lane, the collision warning will be canceled and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will return to the vehicle detection state.

WARNING

• The detecting range of the rear corner radar is determined by a standard road width, therefore, on a narrow road, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may detect other vehicles in the second lane from your vehicle 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 light is on, the collision warning by the turn signal will not operate.

Collision-Avoidance Assist

• To warn the driver of a collision,  the warning light on the side view mirror (outside mirror) will blink and a warning message will appear on the cluster. At the same time, an audible warning will sound, warning light on the head-up display (if equipped) will blink.
•  Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate when your vehicle speed is between 40~110 mph (60~180 km/h) and both lane markings of the driving lane are detected.
•  Emergency Braking will be assisted to help prevent collision with the vehicle in the blind spot area.

WARNING

• Collision-Avoidance Assist will be  canceled under the following circumstances:
  • Your vehicle enters the next lane by a certain distance
  • Your vehicle is away from the collision risk
  • The steering wheel is sharply steered
  •  The brake pedal is depressed
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating
• After function operation or changing lane, you must drive to the center of the lane. The function will not operate if the vehicle is not driven in the center of the lane.

WARNING

•  For your safety, change the Settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.
•  If any other function warning message is displayed or an audible warning is generated, the Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assists warning message may not be displayed and an audible warning may not be generated.
• You may not hear the warning sound of Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist if the surrounding is noisy.
•  Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate if the driver applies the brake pedal to avoid a collision.
•  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.
• 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.
•  Even if there is a problem with Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, the vehicle’s basic braking performance will operate normally.
•  Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate in all situations or cannot avoid all collisions.
•  Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may warn the driver late or may not warn the driver depending on the road and driving conditions.
•  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.
•  Never operate Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist on people, animals, objects, etc. It may cause serious injury or death.

WARNING
The brake control may not operate properly depending on the status of ESC (Electronic Stability Control). There will only be a warning when:

• The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) warning light is on.
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is engaged in a different function.

2023 Kia Telluride Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction

When Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is not working properly, the Check Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) warning message will appear (turns off after a certain time), and the ( ) warning light will illuminate on the cluster. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled

When the rear bumper around the rear corner radar or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, or installing a trailer or carrier, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist. If this occurs, the Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system disabled. Radar radar-blocked warning message will appear on the cluster. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate normally when such foreign material or trailer, etc. is removed, and then the engine is restarted. If Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate normally after it is removed, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

•  Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate.
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain), where any substance are not detected right after the engine is turned on, or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material right after the engine is turned on.

CAUTION
Turn off Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist to install a trailer, carrier, etc., or remove the trailer, carrier, etc. to use Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.

Limitations of Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate normally, or the function may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:

• There is inclement weather, such as heavy snow, heavy rain, etc.
•  The rear corner radar is covered with snow, rain, dirt, etc.
•  The temperature around the rear
• Driving on a highway (or motorway) ramp
•  The road pavement (or the peripheral ground) abnormally contains metallic components (i.e. possibly due to subway construction).
•  There is a fixed object near the vehicle, such as sound barriers, guardrails, central dividers, entry barriers, street lamps, signs, tunnels, walls, etc. (including double structures)
•  Driving in large areas where there are few vehicles or structures (i.e. desert, meadow, suburb, etc.)
•  Driving through a narrow road
• Driving in large areas where there are few vehicles or structures (i.e. desert, meadow, suburb, etc.)
•  Driving through a narrow road
•  Driving on a wet road surface, such as a puddle on the road
•  The other vehicle drives very close behind your vehicle, or the other vehicle passes by your vehicle in close proximity
•  The speed of the other vehicle is very fast that it passes by your vehicle in a short time
•  Your vehicle passes by the other vehicle
•  Your vehicle changes lanes
•  Your vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to you and has accelerated
•  The vehicle in the next lane moves two lanes away from you, or when the vehicle two lanes away moves to the next lane from you
•  A trailer or carrier is installed around the rear corner radar
•  The bumper around the rear corner radar is covered with objects, such as a bumper sticker, bumper guard, bike rack, etc.
•  The bumper around the rear corner radar is impacted or damaged or the radar is out of position
• Your vehicle height is low or high due to heavy loads, abnormal tire pressure, etc.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate normally, or the function may operate unexpectedly when the following objects are detected:

• A motorcycle or bicycle is detected
• A vehicle such as a flat trailer is detected
• A big vehicle such as a bus or truck is detected
• A moving obstacle such as a pedestrian, animal, shopping cart or baby stroller is detected
•  A vehicle with low height such as a sports car is detected Braking control may not work, and driver attention is required in the following circumstances:
•  The vehicle severely vibrates when driving on a bumpy, uneven or concrete road
•  Driving on a slippery surface due to snow, water puddles, ice, etc.
•  The tire pressure is low or a tire is damaged
•  The brake is reworked
•  The vehicle makes abrupt lane changes

WARNING
Driving on a curved load

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving on a curved road. The function may not detect the vehicle in the next lane.
Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving on a curved road. The function may recognize the vehicle in the same lane.
Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.

Driving where the road is merging/ dividing

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving where the road merges or divides. The function may not detect the vehicle in the next lane. Always pay attention to the road and driving conditions while driving.

Driving on a sloped road

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving on a sloped road. The function may not detect the vehicle in the next lane or may incorrectly detect the ground or structure. Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.

Driving where the heights of the lanes are different

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving where the heights of the lanes are different. The function may not detect the vehicle on a road with different lane heights (under-pass joining section, grade-separated intersections, etc.).
Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.

WARNING

•  When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, make sure that you turn off Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.
•  Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate normally if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.
•  Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate for 15 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the rear corner radars are initialized.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION TO USERS
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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