Kia Carens: Blind spot detection system (BSD) / RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Blind spot detection system (BSD) / RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)

When your vehicle moves backwards from a parking position, the sensor detects approaching vehicles to the left or right side direction and gives information to the driver.

Warning message

The message will appear to notify the driver if there are foreign substances on the surface or inside the rear bumper or it is hot near the rear bumper. The light on the switch and the system will ...

Operating conditions

Select “Driving Assist“ under "User Settings“ and click “Rear Collision Warning” to select “Rear Cross Traffic Alert” on the instrument cluster. Then, the system will turn on and s ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Specifications

Specification Ignition System Ignition Coil Item Specification Primary Coil Resistance (Ω) 0.79 ± 15％ [20°C (68°F)] Secondary Coil Resistance (kΩ) 5.9 ± 15％ [20°C (68° ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Air bag inflation conditions

Front air bags Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the intensity, speed or angles of impact of the front collision. Side and curtain air bags Side and/or curtain air bags are designed to inflate when an impact is detected by side collision sensors depending ...