Kia Soul 2023 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist User Manual
Introduction
If the Kia Soul 2023 detects a potential collision with a vehicle in its path, the system alerts the driver visually and audibly. The driver can become aware of any potential hazards that may not be immediately obvious to them thanks to these alerts. The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist can intervene to stop a collision if the driver ignores the warnings and keeps backing up. It can steer the car more actively to help steer clear of an approaching vehicle or automatically apply the brakes to stop the car. This cutting-edge safety feature is especially helpful in congested parking lots or dimly lit areas where there is a higher risk of hitting a car while backing up. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist on the Kia Soul 2023 helps decrease the possibility of accidents and improves overall safety for both the driver and nearby vehicles by offering an extra set of eyes and quick response abilities.
The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist on the Kia Soul 2023 is a cutting-edge safety feature that employs cutting-edge technology to recognize and avert potential collisions while reversing. It is a prime example of Kia’s dedication to giving drivers a safer and more secure driving experience.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist is designed to help detect vehicles approaching from the left and right side while your vehicle is reversing, and warn the driver that a collision is imminent with a warning message and an audible warning. Also, braking is assisted to help prevent collision.
[A]: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning operating range
[B]: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist operating range
CAUTION
Warning timing may vary depending on vehicle speed of the approaching vehicle.
Detecting sensor
Rear corner radar
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.
NOTICE
For more details on the precautions of the rear corner radar, refer to “Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) (if equipped)” on page 5-71.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Settings
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety
A: Driver Assistance
- Parking Safety
- Rear Cross-Traffic Safety
With the vehicle on, select Settings→ Driver Assistance → Parking Safety → Rear Cross-Traffic Safety on the instrument cluster or Settings → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Parking Safety → Rear Cross-Traffic Safety on the infotainment system screen to turn on.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
WARNING
When the vehicle is restarted, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist will always turn on. However, if Rear Cross-Traffic Safety is deselected after the vehicle is restarted, the driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely.
NOTICE
Rear Cross Safety settings include ‘Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Warning’ and
‘Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist’.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is restarted, Warning Volume will maintain the last setting.
Warning Volume
A: Driver Assistance
- Warning Volume
- High
- Medium
- Low
With the vehicle on, select Settings → Driver Assistance → Warning Volume on the instrument cluster or Settings → Vehicle → Warning Volume on the infotainment system to change the Warning volume to adjust the Warning volume levels; High, Medium or Low.
CAUTION
The settings for Warning Volume applies to all the functions of Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.
NOTICE
- If the vehicle is restarted, Warning volume will maintain the last setting.
If you change the Warning volume, the Warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems may change.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn and control the vehicle depending on collision risk level:
‘Collision warning’, ‘Emergency braking’ and ‘Stopping vehicle and ending brake control’.
Collision Warning
A: Collision Warning
- To warn the driver of an approaching vehicle from the rear left/right side of your vehicle, the warning light on the outside rearview mirror will blink and a warning will appear on the cluster.
At the same time, an audible warning will sound. If the Rear View Monitor is operating, a warning will also appear on the infotainment system screen. - Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate when all the following conditions are satisfied:
- The gear is shifted to R (Reverse)
- Vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h)
- The approaching vehicle is within approximately 82 ft. (25 m) from the left and right side of your vehicle
- The speed of the vehicle approaching from the left and right is above 3 mph (5 km/h)
NOTICE
- If the operating conditions are satisfied, there will be a warning whenever the vehicle approaches from the left or right side even though your vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).
- The images and colors in the cluster may differ depending on the cluster type or theme selected from the cluster.
Emergency Braking
A: Emergency Braking
- To warn the driver of an approaching vehicle from the rear left/right side of your vehicle, the warning light on the outside rearview mirror will blink and a warning message will appear on the cluster. At the same time, an audible warning will sound. A warning will also appear on the infotainment system screen.
- Emergency braking will be assisted to help prevent collision with approaching vehicles from the left and right.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate when all the following conditions are satisfied:
- The gear is shifted to R (Reverse)
- Vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h)
- The approaching vehicle is within approximately 5 ft. (1.5 m) from the left and right side of your vehicle
- The speed of the vehicle approaching from the left and right is above 3 mph (5 km/h)
WARNING
Brake control ends when the conditions of the approaching vehicle from the rear left or right side are as below:
- The approaching vehicle is out of the detecting range
The approaching vehicle passes behind your vehicle
The approaching vehicle does not drive toward your vehicle
The approaching vehicle speed slows down
The driver depresses the brake pedal with sufficient power
Stopping Vehicle and Ending Brake Control
A: Drive Carefully
- When the vehicle is stopped due to emergency braking, the warning message will appear on the cluster.
- Brake control will end after the vehicle is stopped by emergency braking for approximately 2 seconds.
- During emergency braking, braking control by Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist will automatically cancel when the driver excessively depresses the brake pedal.
WARNING
- For your safety, change the Settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.
- If any other function’s warning message is displayed or audible warning is generated, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist’s warning message may not be displayed and audible warning may not be generated.
You may not hear the warning sound of Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist if the surrounding is noisy. - Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate if the driver applies the brake pedal to avoid collision.
- During Rear Cross-Traffic 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 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, the vehicle’s basic braking performance will operate properly.
WARNING
- When Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- Avoidance Assist is operating, braking control by function will automatically cancel when the driver excessively depresses the accelerator pedal.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate in all situations or cannot avoid all collisions.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may warn the driver late or may not warn the driver depending on the road and driving conditions.
- The driver should hold the responsibility to control the vehicle. Do not solely depend on Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist. Rather, maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce driving speed or to stop the vehicle.
- Never deliberately operate Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist on people, animal, 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
NOTICE
- If braking is assisted by Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, the driver must immediately depress the brake pedal and check vehicle surroundings.
- After shifting the gear to R (Reverse), braking control will operate once for left and right vehicle approach.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction
A: Check blind-spot safety systems
When Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the master ( ) warning light will appear on the cluster. If this occurs, have the function be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
A: Check outside mirror warning icon
When the outside rearview mirror warning light is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the master ( ) warning light will appear on the cluster. If this occurs, have the function be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled
A: Rear cross-traffic safety functions disabled.
Radar blocked When the rear bumper around the rear-side 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 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If this occurs, the warning message will appear on the cluster.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate properly when such foreign material or trailer, etc., is removed.
If Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate properly after it is removed, have the function be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
- Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly in an area (for example, open terrain), where any substance are not detected after turning ON the vehicle.
CAUTION
Turn off Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist to install or remove a trailer, carrier, or another attachment. Turn on Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist when finished.
Limitations of Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly, or it may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:
Departing from where trees or grass are overgrown
Departing from where roads are wet
Speed of the approaching vehicle is fast or slow
Braking control may not work, driver’s attention is required in the following circumstances:
The vehicle severely vibrates while driving over a bumpy road, uneven road or concrete patch
- Driving on a slippery surface due to snow, water puddle, ice, etc.
- The tire pressure is low or a tire is damaged
- The brake is tuned
- Remote Smart Parking Assist is operating (if equipped)
NOTICE
For more details on the limitations of the rear corner radar, refer to “Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) (if equipped)” on page 5-71.
WARNING
- Driving near a vehicle or structure
A: Structure
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may be limited when driving near a vehicle or structure, and may not detect the vehicle approaching from the left or right. If this occurs, the function may not warn the driver or control the brakes when necessary.
Always check your surroundings while backing up.
- When the vehicle is in a complex parking environment
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may detect vehicles which are parking or pulling out near your vehicle (example, a vehicle leaving beside your vehicle, a vehicle parking or pulling out in the rear area, a vehicle approaching your vehicle making a turn, etc.).
If this occurs, the function may unnecessarily warn the driver and control the brake.
Always check your surroundings while backing up.
- When the vehicle is parked diagonally
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may be limited when backing up diagonally, and may not detect the vehicle approaching from the left or right. If this occurs, the function may not warn the driver or control the brakes when necessary.
Always check your surroundings while backing up.
- When the vehicle is on or near a slope
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may be limited when the vehicle is on a uphill or downhill slope, or near it, and may not detect the vehicle approaching from the left or right. If this occurs, the function may not warn the driver or control the brakes when necessary.
Always check your surroundings while backing up.
- Pulling into the parking space where there is a structure
A: Structure, B: Wall
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may detect vehicles passing by in front of you when parking in reverse into a parking space with a wall or structure in the rear or side area. If this occurs, the function may unnecessarily warn the driver and control the brake.
Always check your surroundings while backing up.
- When the vehicle is parked rearward
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may detect vehicles passing by behind you when parking in reverse into a parking space. If this occurs, the function may unnecessarily warn the driver and control the brake.
Always check your surroundings while backing up.
WARNING
- When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, turn off Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist for safety reasons. If you tow a European spec trailer, the function may be limited.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate for 3 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:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FAQs
- What is Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist?
The Kia Soul 2023 has a safety feature called Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist that helps drivers detect oncoming traffic while reversing and can intervene to prevent a collision. - How does Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist work?
It monitors the space behind the car with sensors and cameras and notifies the driver if a potential collision is seen. To avoid a collision, it can also apply the brakes or offer steering assistance. - Can Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist detect pedestrians?
Although it primarily focuses on detecting vehicles, some cutting-edge systems might also be able to detect pedestrians. To make sure, check the details and features of your Kia Soul 2023 model. - Does Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist work only in reverse?
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist is intended to be used specifically when backing up. - Can I turn off Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist?
The majority of cars that have this feature allow you to do so. For instructions on how to deactivate it, consult the owner’s manual or settings menu of your car. - Does Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist replace the need for checking my blind spots?
No, even with the aid of this feature, it is always advised to check your blind spots and use your mirrors while backing up. - Is Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist available on all Kia Soul 2023 trim levels?
Depending on the trim level and particular package options, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist may be available as a standard or optional feature. - Can Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist prevent all collisions?
While it can significantly lower the risk of collisions, it might not always be able to stop every potential collision. Driving should be done with caution and continued attention. - Does Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist work in all weather conditions?
Although Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist should function in the majority of weather conditions, it may not perform as well in severe weather conditions like heavy rain, snow, or fog. - Will Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist activate if there is no approaching vehicle?
The system won’t turn on if no approaching vehicles are detected. - Can I adjust the sensitivity of Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist?
Depending on the vehicle model, the sensitivity settings for Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist may change. For adjustment options, refer to your owner’s manual or the settings menu on your car. - Is Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist a substitute for attentive driving?
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist is not intended to replace careful and attentive driving; rather, it is intended to help the driver. - Are there any limitations to Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist?
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist’s effectiveness may be constrained by elements like vehicle speed, the other vehicle’s approach angle, and the surrounding circumstances. For more details, consult the owner’s manual of your car. - Can Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist detect vehicles approaching from both sides simultaneously?
Yes, the system is built to recognize approaching vehicles from both sides when in reverse. - Does Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist work at all speeds?
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist is mainly designed for low-speed scenarios.
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