Kia Optima: Driving your vehicle / Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW)

The Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system uses radar sensors in the rear bumper to monitor and warn the driver of an approaching vehicle in the driver's blind spot area.

The system monitors the rear area of the vehicle and provides information to the driver with an audible alert and a indicator on the outside rearview mirrors.

WARNING

• Always be aware of road conditions while driving and be alert for unexpected situations even though the BCW system is operating.
• The BCW is not a substitute for proper and safe driving. Always drive safely and use caution when changing lanes or backing up the vehicle. The BCW may not detect every object alongside the vehicle.

(1) Blind spot area

The BCW range varies relative to vehicle speed. Note that if your vehicle is traveling much faster than the vehicles around you, the warning will not occur.

(2) Closing at high speed

The BCW-Closing at high speed feature will alert you when a vehicle is approaching in an adjacent lane at a high rate of speed. If the driver activates the turn signal when the system detects an oncoming vehicle, the system sounds an audible alert. Distance from approaching vehicle can be seen differently according to the relative speed.

(3) RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning)

The RCCW feature monitors approaching cross traffic from the left and right side of the vehicle when your vehicle is in reverse. The feature will operate when the vehicle is moving in reverse below about 10 km/h (6 mph). If oncoming cross traffic is detected a warning chime will sound. Distance from approaching vehicle can be seen differently according to the relative speed.

WARNING

• Always check the road condition while driving for unexpected situations even though the BCW (Blind-Spot Collision Warning) system is operating.
• BCW (Blind-Spot Collision Warning) system is a system made for convenience. Do not solely rely on the system but always pay attention to drive safely.
• Distance from the approaching vehicle may be inexact due to the changing relative speeds of both vehicles.

• BCW (Blind-Spot Collision Warning) / LCA (Lane Change Assist)
• RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning)
• Driver's Attention