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) Owners Manual: Charging System Warning Light

This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It remains on until the engine is started. When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system. If there is a malfunction with either the altern ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)

The Emergency Stop Signal system alerts the driver behind by blinking the stop light when the vehicle is braked rapidly and severely. The system is activated when: The vehicle suddenly stops (vehicle speed is over 55km/h and the vehicle deceleration at greater than 7 m/s2) The ABS is activatin ...