Kia Stinger 2022 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) 

In the world of modern car safety, the 2022 Kia Stinger brings a clever new feature called Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) that changes the way accidents are avoided. These high-tech features are like a watchful parent, as their sensors and cameras constantly check the Stinger’s backward path, especially when the car is in reverse. The RCCA is designed to recognize when passing cars, pedestrians, or obstacles are coming up behind it. It then sends out timely visual and audible alerts and can apply the brakes if necessary, preventing any possible rear-end collisions. We’ll be looking into the 2022 Kia Stinger’s RCCA in great detail, showing you how it combines technology and awareness to make sure that every reverse manoeuvre is safe. This will give you more peace of mind and safety on every trip you take in this amazing sports sedan.

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

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist is designed to detect vehicles approaching from the left and right side while your vehicle is reversing, and warning the driver that a collision is imminent with a warning message and an audible warning. Also, to help prevent collision braking assist is applied.

[A]: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning operating range
[B]: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist operating range

CAUTION The time of warning may vary depending on vehicle speed of the approaching vehicle.

NOTE

• RCCW stands for Rear Cross- Traffic Collision Warning.
• RCCA stands for Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.
•  In the following text, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist will be referred as Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system.

Detecting sensor

[1]: Rear corner radar
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensor.

Function settings

Setting

Rear Cross-Traffic Safety
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select ‘Driver Assistance → Parking Safety → Rear Cross-Traffic Safety’ from the User Settings (LCD display) or Setup → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen) menu to turn on Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system and deselect to turn off the function.

WARNING
When the engine is restarted, Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system will always turn on. However, if ‘Off’ is selected after the engine is restarted, the driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely.

NOTICE
Settings for Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system include Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.
NOTICE
If the engine is restarted, Warning Timing and Warning Volume 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) menu to change the initial warning activation time for Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system.
When the vehicle is first delivered, warning timing is set to Normal. If you change the warning timing, the Driving Your Vehicle warning time of other Driver Assist systems may change. Always be aware before changing the warning timing.

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 Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system.
If you change the Warning Volume, the Warning Volume of other Driver Assistance systems may change.

• Even though Normal is selected for Warning Timing, if the vehicles from the left and right side approach 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
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system will warn and control the vehicle depending on collision level: ‘Collision warning’, ‘Emergency braking’ and ‘Stopping vehicle and ending brake control’.

Collision warning

• To warn the driver of an approaching vehicle from the rear left/right side of your vehicle, the warning light on the side view mirror (outside mirror) will blink and a warning will appear on the cluster. At the same time, an audible warning will sound.
• The function will operate when the following conditions are satisfied:
  • Your vehicle gear is shifted to R (Reverse)
  • Your vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h)
  • The approaching vehicle is within approximately 82 ft. (25 m) of 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).

Emergency Braking

• Your vehicle, 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.
• The function will operate when  the following conditions are satisfied:
  • Your vehicle gear is shifted to R (Reverse)
  • Your 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)
•  Emergency braking will be assisted to help prevent collision with approaching vehicles from the left and right.

WARNING

• Brake control will end when:
  • 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 the 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.
• During emergency braking, braking control by the function 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 warning message is displayed or an audible warning is generated, Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system warning  message may not be displayed and an audible warning may not be generated.
• You may not hear the warning sound of the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system if the surrounding is noisy.
• Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may not operate if the driver applies the brake pedal to avoid a collision.
• During Rear Cross-Traffic 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 Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system, the vehicle’s basic braking performance will operate normally.

WARNING

• During emergency braking, braking control by the function will automatically cancel when the driver excessively depresses the accelerator pedal.
• Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system does not operate in all situations or cannot avoid all collisions.
• Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system 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 the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system. Rather, maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce driving speed or to stop the vehicle.

CAUTION

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
The driver must immediately depress the brake pedal and check vehicle’s surroundings.

• Brake control will end when the driver depresses the brake pedal with sufficient power.
•  After shifting the gear to R (Reverse), braking control will operate once for left and right vehicle approach.

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

Function malfunction and limitations

Function malfunction

When Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system is not working properly, the ‘Check Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system’ warning message will appear on the cluster, and the function will turn off automatically or the function will be limited. 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 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 matters, 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 Safety system.
If this occurs, the ‘Rear Cross-Traffic Safety disabled. Radar blocked’ warning message will appear on the cluster. It is not a malfunction.
The function will operate normally when such foreign matters or trailer, etc. is removed.
Always keep the rearview camera and rear ultrasonic sensors clean.
If the function does not operate normally 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 Safety system may not properly operate.
• Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain), where any substances are not detected after turning ON the engine.

CAUTION Turn off Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system to install a trailer, carrier, etc., and remove the trailer, carrier, etc. to use Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system.

Limitations of the function
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may not operate normally, or the function may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:

• Departing from where trees or grass is overgrown
• Departing from where roads are wet
• Speed of the approaching vehicle is fast or slow Braking control may not work, the 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 puddles, ice, etc.
• The tire pressure is low or a tire is damaged
• The brake is reworked

WARNING

[A]: Structure
Driving near a vehicle or structure Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system 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 Safety system may detect vehicles that are parking or pulling out near your vehicle (e.g. 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.

[A]: Vehicle

• When the vehicle is parked diagonally
  Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system 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 Safety system 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.

WARNING

[A]: Structure, [B]: Wall

• Pulling into the parking space
  where there is a structure Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may detect vehicles passing by in front of you when parking back-wards 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
  The Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may detect vehicles passing by behind you when parking backwards 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, we recommend that Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system is turned off for safety reasons.
• The Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may not operate normally if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.
• The Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system 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:

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

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