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: Components and components location

Components 1. HECU module 2. Front wheel speed sensor 3. Rear wheel speed sensor 4. Steering angle sensor 5. Yaw rate & Lateral G sensor 6. ABS Warning lamp 7. Parking brake/EBD warning lamp 8. ESP OFF lamp 9. ESP Function/Warning ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: ESP OFF Switch Description and operation

Description 1. The ESP OFF switch is for the user to turn off the ESP system. 2. The ESP OFF lamp is on when ESP OFF switch is engaged. ...