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 ...

Other information:

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

Failure Diagnosis 1. In principle, ESP and TCS controls are prohibited in case of ABS failure. 2. When ESP or TCS fails, only the failed system control is prohibited. 3. However, when the solenoid va ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: PAB ON/OFF Switch Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle. 2. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. 3. Remove the crash pad side cover. ( ...