Kia Telluride 2023 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) 

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, which is new to the 2023 Kia Telluride, is a major step forward in vehicle safety technology. It improves safety and awareness in one of the most dangerous driving situations: reversing. This advanced feature uses radar and camera devices to carefully look over the area behind the car, watching out for other cars or things that might be coming up behind it. It not only visually and audibly warns the driver when there is a high risk of a collision, but it can also take action on its own and apply the brakes to make the accident less likely or completely avoid it. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist is an important part of Kia’s commitment to safety. It provides peace of mind and an extra layer of defence in crowded parking lots, busy streets, and other places where visibility is low. This feature further solidifies the 2023 Telluride’s reputation as a cutting-edge and safety-conscious SUV.

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

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.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist settings

Rear Cross-Traffic Safety

A: Driver Assistance

1. Parking Safety
2. Rear Cross-Traffic Safety
   With the vehicle on, touch Settings → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Park-ing 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
If the vehicle is restarted, Warning Volume will maintain the last setting.

Warning Methods

A: Driver Assistance

1. Warning Methods
2. Warning Volume
   With the vehicle on, touch Settings → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Warn-ing Methods on the infotainment system to change the Warning Sound.

• Warning Volume: You can adjust the Warning Volume from level 1 to 3.

NOTICE

• Ensure that the Warning Sound you have set may apply to the Warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems.
• Warning Sound will maintain its last setting even if the vehicle is restarted.
• If not equipped with the navigation system, select User Settings → Driver Assistance to adjust the Warn-ing Volume.
• The setting menu may not be available for your vehicle depending on the vehicle features and specifications.
• Descriptions of each Driver Assistance system may be slightly different from the owner’s manual after updating the software of your infotainment system. In this case, scan the QR code in the infotainment system manual to access the web manual for checking the changes.
• Depending on your region or update, the menu may be displayed as ‘Warn-ing Sound’ or ‘Warning Methods’.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist operation

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn and control the vehicle depending on the collision risk level:
‘Collision warning’, ‘Emergency braking’ and ‘Stopping vehicle and ending brake control’.
Collision warning

A: Collision Warning

• The warning light on the outside rearview mirror, a warning message, a warning symbol, an audible warning, and steering wheel vibration will warn the driver of a collision warning. 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 stops.
•  The images and colours in the cluster may differ depending on the cluster type or theme selected from the cluster.

Emergency braking

A: Emergency Braking

• The warning light on the outside rearview mirror, a warning message, a warning symbol, an audible warning, and steering wheel vibration will warn the driver of a collision warning. 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 the 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 an 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’s 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 the Blind-Spot Safety system
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 inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

A: Check side view mirror warning light
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 inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled

A: Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system 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, a 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 inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

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

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, the driver’s attention is required in the following circumstances:
• The vehicle is severely shaken while driving over bumpy roads, potholes or road expansion joints.
• 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 tuned

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.
• 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.
• Even if restarting the vehicle with the sensors blocked or malfunctioned, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate as the function maintains the last set-ting.

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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