Kia Stinger 2022 Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) 

With its innovative Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) and Smart Cruise Control System, the 2022 Kia Stinger makes a big splash in the world of car technology, which is always getting better. These cutting-edge features go beyond just being convenient; they also change the way safety and driving work. As soon as the turn signal is turned on, the Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) turns areas that were hidden into clear scenery on the infotainment screen. It’s like having a digital guardian watching over you. The Smart Cruise Control System adds a new level to driving by intelligently adjusting the Stinger’s speed to keep a safe distance from vehicles ahead. This makes driving better on the highway and in the city. These in-depth studies go into great detail about how these high-tech systems work and show how they improve safety, convenience, and general driving fun in the 2022 Kia Stinger, taking every trip to a new level of sophistication and confidence.

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Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)

Left side

Right side

Blind-Spot View Monitor displays the rear blind spot area of the vehicle in the cluster when the turn signal is turned on to help safely change lanes.

WARNING
Vehicles may look closer than they actually are. Failure to visually con-firm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may result in an accident leading to serious injury.

* If your vehicle is equipped with an infotainment system, you can learn how to setup on the website via QR code in the infotainment quick reference guide.

Detecting sensor

[1], [2]: SVM-left side/SVM-right side camera (camera located at bottom of the mirror)
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.

Function settings

Blind-Spot View

• With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select ‘Driver Assistance → Blind-Spot Safety → Blind-Spot View’ from the Settings menu to turn on Blind-Spot View Monitor and deselect to turn off the function.

Function operation

Controller

Turn signal switch

• Blind-Spot View Monitor displays the left or right side of the rear blind spot area of your vehicle in the instrument cluster when the left or right turn signal is on.

Blind-Spot View Monitor
Operating conditions

• The function is activated when the following steps are performed.
  • Turn signal is ON

Off conditions

• The turn signal is OFF
• The hazard warning flasher is ON
• Other warnings pops up and take priority over Blind-Spot View Monitor

Function malfunction and limitations

Function malfunction

• When Blind-Spot View Monitor is not working properly, or the cluster display flickers, or the camera image does not display normally, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

• A wide-angle lens is used for the Blind-Spot View Monitor. There may be a difference between actual object distance and visual object distance due to the correction of the image distortion. Pay attention to the road conditions and surroundings at all times.
• The camera may not work normally if the lens is covered with foreign material. Always keep the camera lens clean.

Smart Cruise Control (SCC)

Smart Cruise Control allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a constant speed and distance detecting the vehicle ahead without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal.

Overtaking Acceleration Assist

While Smart Cruise Control is operating, if the function judges that the driver is determined to overtake the vehicle in front, acceleration will be assisted.

Detecting sensor

[1]: Front view camera, [2]: Front radar

The front view camera and front radar are used as a detecting sensor to detect front vehicles.
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensor.

CAUTION
Always keep the front view camera and front radar in good condition to maintain optimal performance of Smart Cruise Control.

Function settings

Setting
To turn on the function

• Press the Driving Assist button to turn on the function. The Driving your vehicle speed will be set to the current speed on the cluster.
• If there is no vehicle in front of you, the set speed will be maintained, but if there is a vehicle in front of you, the speed may decrease to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead. If the vehicle ahead accelerates, your vehicle will travel at a steady cruising speed after accelerating to the set speed.

NOTICE

• If your vehicle speed is between  0~20 mph (0~30 km/h) when you press the Driving Assist button, the Smart Cruise Control speed will be set to 20 mph (30 km/h).
• The symbol of the Driving Assist button can be applied in different such as or depending on the vehicle.

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To set Vehicle Distance

Each time the Vehicle Distance button is pressed, the Vehicle Distance changes as follows:-

NOTICE

• If you drive at 56 mph (90 km/h), the distance is maintained as follows:
  • Distance 4 – approximately 172 ft. (52.5 m)
  • Distance 3 – approximately 130 ft. (40 m)
  • Distance 2 – approximately 106 ft. (32.5 m)
  • Distance 1 – approximately 82 ft. (25 m)
• The distance is set to the last set distance when the engine is restarted, or when the function was temporarily canceled.

To increase speed

• Push up the + switch, and release it immediately. The cruising speed will increase by 1 mph (1 km/h) each time the switch is operated in this manner.
• Push up the + switch, and hold it while monitoring the set speed on the cluster. The cruising speed will increase by 5 mph or 10 km/h each time the switch is operated in this manner. Release the switch when the desired speed is shown, and the vehicle will accelerate to that speed. You can set the speed to 120 mph (200 km/h).

WARNING
Check the driving condition before using the + switch. Driving speed may sharply increase when you push up and hold the + switch.

To decrease speed

• Push down the – switch, and release it immediately. The cruising speed will decrease by 1 mph (1 km/h) each time the switch is operated in this manner.
• Push down the – switch, and hold it while monitoring the set speed on the cluster. The cruising speed will decrease by 5 mph or 10 km/h each time the switch is operated in this manner.
• Release the switch at the speed you want to maintain. You can set the speed to 20 mph (30 km/h).

To temporarily cancel the function

Press the switch or depress the brake pedal to temporarily cancel Smart Cruise Control.

To resume the function

To resume Smart Cruise Control after the function was canceled, push the +, – or switch.
If you push the + switch up or – switch down, vehicle speed will be set to the current speed on the cluster.

If you push the switch, vehicle speed will resume to the preset speed.

WARNING

Check the driving condition before pressing the switch. Driving speed may sharply increase or decrease when you press the switch.

To turn off the function

Press the Driving Assist button to turn Smart Cruise Control off.

To adjust the sensitivity of the smart cruise control

SCC Reaction

The sensitivity of vehicle speed when following the front vehicle to maintain the set distance can be adjusted. Go to the User Settings (LCD display) or Setup → Vehicle
(Infotainment System screen) → Driver Assistance → SCC Reaction → Fast/Normal/Slow. You may select one of the three stages you prefer.

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) menu to change the Warning Volume to High, Medium, Low for Smart Cruise Control.
If you change the Warning Volume, the Warning Volume of other Driver Assistance systems may change.

NOTICE
If the engine is restarted, Warning Volume will maintain the last setting.

Function operating

Operating conditions
Smart Cruise Control will operate when the following conditions are satisfied.

Basic function

• The gear is in D (Drive)
•  The driver’s door is closed
• EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) is not applied
• Your vehicle speed is within the operating speed range
  5~120 mph (10~200 km/h): when there is no vehicle in front 0~120 mph (0~200 km/h): when there is a vehicle in front ESC (Electronic Stability Control), TCS (Traction Control System) or ABS is on.
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control),TCS (Traction Control System) or ABS is not controlling the vehicle
• Engine rpm is not in the red zone
• Forward Collision-Avoidance
  Assist brake control is not operating
• ISG system is not operating

NOTICE
At a stop, if there is vehicle in front of your vehicle, the function will turn on when the brake pedal is depressed.

Overtaking Acceleration Assist
Overtaking Acceleration Assist will operate when the turn signal indicator is turned on to the left (left-hand drive) or turned on to the right (right-hand drive) while Smart Cruise Control is operating, and the following conditions are satisfied:  Your vehicle speed is above 40
mph (60 km/h)

• The hazard warning flasher is off
• A vehicle is detected in front of your vehicle
• Deceleration is not needed to maintain distance from the vehicle in front

WARNING

• When the turn signal indicator is turned on to the left (left-hand drive) or turned on to the right (right-hand drive) while there is a vehicle ahead, the vehicle may accelerate temporarily. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.
• Regardless of your country’s driving direction, Overtaking Acceleration Assist will operate when the conditions are satisfied. When using the function in countries with different driving directions, always check the road conditions at all times.

Basic function

Operating
Temporarily canceled

You can see the status of the Smart Cruise Control operation in the Driving Assist view on the cluster. 
Smart Cruise Control will be displayed as below depending on the status of the function.

• When operating
  1. Whether there is a vehicle ahead and the selected distance level are displayed.
  2. Set speed is displayed.
  3. Whether there is a vehicle ahead and the target vehicle distance are displayed.
• When temporarily canceled
  1. CRUISE indicator is displayed.
  2. The previous set speed is shaded.

NOTICE

• The actual distance with the front vehicle is displayed.
• The target distance may vary according to the vehicle speed and the set distance level. If vehicle speed is low, even though the vehicle distance have changed, the change of the target vehicle distance may be small.

To temporarily accelerate

If you want to speed up temporarily when Smart Cruise Control is on, depress the accelerator pedal for a certain amount. While depressing the accelerator pedal for a certain Driving your vehicle amount, the set speed, distance level and target distance will blink on the cluster. However, if the accelerator pedal is insufficiently depressed, the vehicle may slow down.

WARNING
Be careful when accelerating temporarily, because the speed is not controlled automatically even if there is a vehicle in front of you.

Function temporarily cancelled

Smart Cruise Control will be temporarily cancelled automatically when:

• The vehicle speed is above 130 mph (210 km/h)
• The vehicle is stopped for a certain period of time
• The accelerator pedal is continuously depressed for a certain period of time
• The conditions for Smart Cruise Control to operate is not satisfied

If the function is temporarily cancelled, the ‘Smart Cruise Control cancelled’ warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to warn the driver.
If Smart Cruise Control is temporarily cancelled while the vehicle is at a standstill with the function operating, EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may be applied.

WARNING
When the function is temporarily cancelled, distance with the front vehicle will not be maintained. Always have your eyes on the road while driving, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

Function conditions not satisfied

If the Driving Assist button +, – or switch is pushed when the function’s operating conditions are not satisfied, the Smart Cruise Control conditions not met will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound.

In traffic situation

In traffic, your vehicle will stop if the vehicle ahead of you stops. Also, if the vehicle ahead of you starts moving, your vehicle will start as well. In addition, after the vehicle has stopped and a certain time have passed, the Use switch or pedal to accelerate message will appear on the cluster. Depress the accelerate tropical or push the + switch, – switch or switch to start driving.

WARNING
While the message is displayed on the cluster, if there is no vehicle in front or the vehicle is far away from you, and the + switch, switch or switch is pushed, Smart Cruise Control will automatically cancel and the EPB will be applied. However, if the accelerator pedal is depressed, EPB will not be applied even though the function is cancelled. Always pay attention to the road conditions ahead.

Warning road conditions ahead

In the following situation, the ‘Watch for surrounding vehicles’ warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to warn the driver of road conditions ahead.
The vehicle in front disappears when Smart Cruise Control maintains the distance with the vehicle ahead while driving in low speed.

WARNING
Always pay attention to vehicles or objects that may suddenly appear in front of you, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

Collision warning

While Smart Cruise Control is operating, when the collision risk with
the vehicle ahead is high, the ‘Collision Warning’ warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound to warn the driver. Always have your eyes on the road while driving, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

WARNING

• In the following situations, Smart Cruise Control may not warn the driver of a collision.
  • The distance from the front vehicle is near, or the vehicle speed of the other vehicle is faster or similar with your vehicle
  • The speed of the front vehicle is very slow or is at a standstill
  • The accelerator pedal is depressed right after Smart Cruise Control is turned on

WARNING
Take the following precautions when using Smart Cruise Control :

• Smart Cruise Control does not substitute for proper and safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.
• Smart Cruise Control may not recognize unexpected and sudden situations or complex driving situations, so always pay attention to driving conditions and control your vehicle speed.
• Keep Smart Cruise Control off when the function is not in use to avoid inadvertently setting a speed.
• Do not open the door or leave the vehicle when Smart Cruise Control is operating, even if the vehicle is stopped.
• Always be aware of the selected speed and vehicle distance.
• Keep a safe distance according to road conditions and vehicle speed. If the vehicle distance distance is too close during high-speed driving, a serious collision may result.
• When maintaining distance with the vehicle ahead, if the front vehicle disappears, the function may suddenly accelerate to the set speed. Always be aware of unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.
• Vehicle speed may decrease on an upward slope and increase on a downward slope.
• Always be aware of situations such as when a vehicle cuts in suddenly.
• When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, we recommend that Smart Cruise Control is turned off due to safety reasons.
• Turn off Smart Cruise Control
  when your vehicle is being towed.
• Smart Cruise Control may not operate normally if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.
• Smart Cruise Control may not detect an obstacle in front and lead to a collision. Always look ahead cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.
• Vehicles moving in front of you with frequent lane changes may cause a delay in the function’s reaction or may cause the function to react to a vehicle actually in an adjacent lane. Always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring.
• Always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely, even though a warning message does not appear or an audible warning does not sound.
• If any other function warning message is displayed or a warning sound is generated, Smart Cruise Control warning message may not be displayed and warning sound may not be generated.
• You may not hear the warning sound of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist if the surrounding is noisy.
• The vehicle manufacturer is not responsible for any traffic violations or accidents caused by the driver.
• Always set the vehicle speed under the speed limit in your state.

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NOTICE

• Smart Cruise Control may not operate in few seconds after the vehicle is started or the front view camera or front radar is initialized.
• You may hear a sound when the brake is controlled by Smart Cruise Control.

Function malfunction and limitations

Function malfunction
The message will appear when Smart Cruise Control is not functioning normally. In this case, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the function checked.

Function disabled
When the front radar cover or sensor is covered with snow, rain, or foreign matters, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Smart Cruise Control.
If this occurs the ‘SCC (Smart Cruise Control) is disabled. Radar-blocked’ warning message and warning lights will illuminate on the cluster.
The function will operate normally when such snow, rain or foreign matter is removed.

WARNING
Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Smart Cruise Control may not properly operate.

CAUTION
Smart Cruise Control may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain), where any substance are not detected after turning ON the engine.

Limitations of the function

Smart Cruise Control may not operate normally, or the function may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:

• The detecting sensor or the surroundings are contaminated or damaged
• Washer fluid is continuously sprayed, or the wiper is on
• The camera lens is contaminated due to tinted, filmed or coated windshield, damaged glass, or stuck of foreign matters (sticker, bug, etc.) on the glass
• Moisture is not removed or frozen on the windshield
• The field of view of the front view camera is obstructed by sun glare
• Street light or light from an oncoming vehicle is reflected on the wet road surface, such as a puddle in the road
• The temperature around the front view camera is high or low
• An object is placed on the dashboard
• The surrounding is very bright
• The surrounding is very dark, such as in a tunnel, etc.
• The brightness changes suddenly, for example when entering or exiting a tunnel
• The brightness outside is low, and the headlamps are not on or are not bright
• Driving in heavy rain or snow, or thick fog
• Driving through steam, smoke or shadow
• Only part of the vehicle is detected
• The vehicle in front has no tail lights, tail lights are located unusually, etc.
• The brightness outside is low, and the tail lamps are not on or are not bright
• The rear of the front vehicle is small or does not look normal (i.e. tilted, overturned, etc.)
• The front vehicle’s ground clearance is low or high
• Your vehicle is being towed
• A vehicle suddenly cuts in front
• Driving through a tunnel or rail-road bridge
• A material is near that reflects very well on the front radar, such as a guardrail, nearby vehicle, etc.
• The bumper around the front radar is impacted or damaged or the front radar is out of position
• The temperature around the front radar is high or low
• Driving in large areas where there are few vehicles or structures (i.e. desert, meadow, suburb, etc.)
• The vehicle in front is made of material that does not reflect on the front radar
• Driving near a highway (or motorway) interchange or tollgate
• Driving on a slippery surface due to snow, water puddles, ice, etc.
• Driving on a curved road
• The vehicle in front is detected late
• The vehicle in front is suddenly blocked by an obstacle
• The vehicle in front suddenly changes lane or suddenly reduces the speed
• The vehicle in front is bent out of shape
• The front vehicle’s speed is fast or slow
• With a vehicle in front, your vehicle changes lanes at low speed
• The vehicle in front is covered with snow
• You are driving unstably
• You are on a roundabout and the vehicle in front is not detected
• You are continuously driving in a circle
• Driving in a parking lot
• Driving through a construction area, unpaved road, partial paved road, uneven road, speed bumps, etc.
• Driving on an inclined road, curved road, etc.
• Driving through a roadside with trees or streetlights
• The adverse road conditions cause excessive vehicle vibrations while driving
• Your vehicle height is low or high due to heavy loads, abnormal tire pressure, etc.
• Driving through a narrow road where trees or grass or overgrown
• There is interference by electromagnetic waves, such as driving in an area with strong radio waves or electrical noise

Driving on a curve
On curves, Smart Cruise Control may not detect a vehicle in the same lane, and may accelerate to the set speed. Also, vehicle speed may rapidly decrease when the vehicle ahead is detected suddenly.
Select the appropriate set speed on curves and apply the brake pedal or accelerator pedal according to the road and driving conditions ahead.

Your vehicle speed can be reduced due to a vehicle in the adjacent lane.
Apply the accelerator pedal and select the appropriate set speed.

Check to be sure that the road conditions permit safe operation of Smart Cruise Control.

• Driving on a slope
  During uphill or downhill driving, Smart Cruise Control may not detect a moving vehicle in your lane, and cause your vehicle to accelerate to the set speed. Also, vehicle speed will rapidly decrease when the vehicle ahead is detected suddenly.
  Select the appropriate set speed on inclines and apply the brake pedal or accelerator pedal according to the road and driving conditions ahead.
• Changing lanes
  [A]: Your vehicle, [B]: Lane changing vehicle
  When a vehicle moves into your lane from an adjacent lane, it cannot be detected by the sensor until it is in the sensor’s detection range.
  Smart Cruise Control may not immediately detect the vehicle when the vehicle changes lanes abruptly. In this case, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.
• Detecting vehicle
  In the following cases, some vehicles in your lane cannot be detected by the sensor:
  • Vehicles offset to one side
  • Slow-moving vehicles or sudden-decelerating vehicles
  • Oncoming vehicles
  • Stopped vehicles
  • Vehicles with small rear profile, such as trailers
  • Narrow vehicles, such as motorcycles or bicycles
  • Special vehicles
  • Animals and pedestrians

In the following cases, the vehicle in front cannot be detected by the sensor:

• Vehicles with higher clearance or vehicles carrying loads that stick out of the back of the vehicle
• Vehicles that has the front lifted due to heavy loads
• You are steering your vehicle
• Driving on narrow or sharply curved roads

When a vehicle ahead disappears at an intersection, your vehicle may accelerate. Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.

When a vehicle in front of you merges out of the lane, Smart Cruise Control may not immediately detect the new vehicle that is now in front of you. Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.

Always look out for pedestrians when your vehicle is maintaining a distance with the vehicle ahead.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following three 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.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

Radiofrequency radiation exposure information:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a  minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm) between the radiator (antenna) and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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