Kia Carens: Driving your vehicle / Blind spot detection system (BSD)

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Blind spot detection system (BSD)

The BSD (Blind spot detection) system uses a radar sensor to alert the driver while driving.

It senses the rear side territory of the vehicle and provides information to the driver.

➀ BSD(Blind spot detection)

Warning range is dependent on your vehicle speed. However, if the speed of your vehicle is faster by 10km/h or more than other nearby vehicles, the warning is not operated.

➁ LCA(Lane change assist)

When vehicles are approaching to your vehicle at high speed, the warning is operated.

➂ RCTA(Rear cross traffic alert)

When your vehicle moves backward, the sensor detects approaching vehicles to the left or right side direction and warning is operated.

WARNING

Always check the road condition while driving for unexpected situations even though the BSD (Blind spot detection) system is operating.
BSD (Blind spot detection) system is a system made for convenience. Do not solely rely on the system but always pay attention to drive safely.

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