Kia Stinger 2022 Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) 

As car safety always changes, the 2022 Kia Stinger is happy to offer its Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) system, which acts as a guardian angel for every lane change and manoeuvre on the road. BCA is a shining example of cutting-edge technology because it was made to solve a common driving problem: the blind spot. This system uses advanced radar and camera technology to keep a close eye on the sides of the Stinger, scanning the lanes next to it for cars that the driver might miss otherwise. We take a deep look into the 2022 Kia Stinger’s BCA and find out how it not only visually and audibly warns the driver of possible blind-spot collisions but also has the power to make repairs when needed. This gives the driver more confidence and safety on every trip they take in this amazing sports sedan.

2023 Kia Stinger 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, the function will help avoid collision by applying differential braking.

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, the function may not warn you when you pass by at high speeds.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist help detect and informs 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 you are driving forward out of a parking space, if the function
judges that there is a collision risk with an approaching vehicle in the blind spot, the function will help avoid collision by applying the brake.

When changing lanes by detecting the lane ahead, if the function judges that there is a collision risk with an approaching vehicle in the blind spot, the function will help avoid collision by applying the differential brake.

NOTICE

• BCA stands for Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.
• In the following text, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will be referred as the Blind-Spot Safety system.

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, the Blind-Spot Safety system 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 have been damaged or paint has been applied.
• If a trailer, carrier, etc. 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) (Sensor fusion)” on pages 5-65.

Function settings

Setting

Blind-Spot Safety
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select ‘Driver Assistance → Blind-Spot Safety’ from the setting menu to set whether or not to use each function.

• If Active Assist is selected, the Blind-Spot Safety With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select ‘Driver Assistance → Blind-Spot Safety’ from the setting menu to set whether or not to use each function.  If Active Assist is selected, the
• If  Warning Only is selected, the function will warn the driver with a warning message, an audible warning depending on the collision risk levels. Braking will not be assisted.
  

When the engine is restarted with the function off, the Blind-Spot Safety System is Off message will appear on the cluster.
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, the Blind-Spot Safety system will maintain the last setting.

Warning Timing

With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select Driver Assistance → Warning Timing from the User Settings (LCD display) or Setup → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen) to change the initial warning activation time for the Blind-Spot Safety system.
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, select Driver Assistance → Warning Volume from the User Settings (LCD display) or Setup → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen) to change the Warning Volume to High, Medium, Low for Blind-Spot Safety system.
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 the Blind-Spot Safety system.
• 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.

NOTICE
If your vehicle is equipped with an additional Infotainment System, please scan the QR code in a separately supplied Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.

Function operation

Function warning and control
Vehicle detection

• To warn the driver if a vehicle is detected, the warning light on the side view mirror (outside mirror) and Head-up display (if equipped) will illuminate.
•  The function will operate when your vehicle speed is above 12 mph (20 km/h) and the speed of the vehicle in the blind spot area is above 7 mph (10 km/h).

Collision warning

• A 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 User Settings (LCD display) or Setup → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen), 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 cancelled and the function 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, the function may detect other vehicles in the second lane from your vehicle 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 light is on, the collision warning by the turn signal will not operate.

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

Collision-Avoidance Assist (while driving)

•  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.
• The function will operate when your vehicle speed is between 40~120 mph (60~200 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.
• Collision-Avoidance Assist will be cancelled 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.

 

Collision-Avoidance Assist (while departing)

• 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.
• The function will operate when your vehicle speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h) and the speed of the vehicle in the blind spot area is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
• Emergency braking will be assisted to help prevent collision with the vehicle in the blind spot area.

Stopping vehicle and ending brake control

• When the vehicle is stopped due to emergency braking, the Drive carefully warning message will appear on the cluster.
• For your safety, the driver should depress the brake pedal immediately and check the surroundings.
• Brake control will end after the vehicle is stopped by emergency braking for approximately 2 seconds.

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, a Blind-Spot Safety systems warning message may not be displayed and an audible warning may not be generated.
• You may not hear the warning sound of the Blind-Spot Safety system if the surrounding is noisy. The blind-spot Safety system may not operate if the driver applies the brake pedal to avoid a collision.
• When the Blind-Spot Safety system is operating, the braking control by function will automatically cancel when the driver excessively depresses the accelerator pedal or sharply steers the vehicle.
• If changing the gear quickly during reversing the vehicle, the Blind-Spot Safety system may not work or may operate unnecessarily.
• During Blind-Spot Safety system 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 the Blind-Spot Safety system, the vehicle’s basic braking performance will operate normally.
• The blind-spot Safety system does not operate in all situations or cannot avoid all collisions.
• Blind-Spot Safety system may warn the driver late or may not warn the driver depending on the road and driving conditions.
• The driver should maintain control of the vehicle at all times. Do not depend on the Blind-Spot Safety system. Maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce driving speed or to stop the vehicle.
• Never operate the Blind-Spot Safety system 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.

Function malfunction and limitations

Function malfunction

When Blind-Spot Safety system is not working properly, the ‘Check Blind-Spot Safety system’ warning message will appear (turns off after When Blind-Spot Safety system is not working properly, the ‘Check Blind-Spot Safety system’ warning message will appear (turns off after ) warning light will illuminate on the cluster. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

When the side view mirror (outside mirror) warning light is not working

properly, the ‘Check side view mirror warning light’ warning message will appear (turns off after a certain time), and warning light will illuminate on the cluster. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Function 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 the Blind-Spot Safety system.
If this occurs, the Blind-Spot Safety system is disabled. Radar radar-blocked warning message will appear on the cluster.
The function will operate normally when such foreign material or trailer, etc. is removed, and then the engine is restarted.
If the function 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, the Blind-Spot Safety system may not properly operate.
• A blind-spot Safety system may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain), where any substance is 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 the Blind-Spot Safety system to install a trailer, carrier, etc., or remove the trailer, carrier, etc. to use the Blind-Spot Safety system.

Limitations of the function
The blind-spot Safety system 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.
• Driving your vehicle
• The temperature around the rear corner radar is high or low
• 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 where trees or grass are over-grown
• 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 change lane
• 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 move 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.

The blind-spot Safety system 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’s 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

CAUTION
For more details on the limitations of the front view camera, refer to “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor fusion)” on pages 5-65.

WARNING

Driving on a curve

The blind-spot Safety system 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.

The blind-spot Safety system 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

The blind-spot Safety system 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 road and driving conditions while driving.

Driving on a slope

The blind-spot Safety system may not operate properly when driving on a slope. 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

The blind-spot Safety system 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 (underpass 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 the Blind-Spot Safety system.
• Blind-Spot Safety system may not operate normally if interfered with by strong electromagnetic waves.
• The blind-Spot Safety system 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 complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
2. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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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