Kia Stinger CK: Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) / RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning)

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) / RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning)

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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.

Operating conditions

  • Select RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning) in “User Settings” under “Driver Assistance” on the instrument cluster. The system will turn on and standby to activate.
  • Select RCCW again, to turn the system off. • If the vehicle is turned off, the RCCW system will remember the last settings upon restart.
  • The system operates when the vehicle speed is below 10km/h (6 mph) with the shift lever in R (Reverse).
  • The RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning) detecting range is 0.5 m ~ 20 m (1.6 feet ~ 65 feet) based on the side direction. If the approaching vehicle speed is 4 km/h (2.5 mph) ~ 36 km/h (22 mph) within sensing range, it is detected. However, the system sensing range can vary based on conditions. Always pay attention to your surroundings.

Warning type ➤

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 be turned off automatically.

Remove the foreign substance on the rear bumper.

After the foreign substance is removed, if you drive for approximately 10 minutes, the system will work normally.

If the system does not work normally even though the foreign substance, trailer or carrier, or other equipment is removed, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

It is possible to get the message with no foreign substance on the rear bumper, for example, when driving in a rural or open area, such as desert, where there is insufficient data for operation.

This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. In this case, the vehicle does not need service.

When the cargo area or other equipment is being used, turn all functions of the system [OFF].

If the system does not work properly, a warning message will appear and the light on the switch will turn off.The system will turn off automatically.

In this case, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Non-operating condition

Outside rearview mirror may not alert the driver when:

- The outside rearview mirror housing is damaged or covered with debris.
- The window is covered with debris.
- The windows are severely tinted.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Smart key precautions

If you lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if necessary, and contact an authorized Kia dealer. A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you lose a smart key, you should immediately take the vehicle and key to your authorized Kia dealer to protect it from potential theft.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Warning type

If the vehicle detected by sensors approaches your vehicle, the warning chime will sound and the warning light will blink on the outside rearview mirror. If the detected vehicle is out of detection range, moving away in the opposite direction or moving slow, or if the vehicle is right behind your vehicle, if the direction of the other vehicle is not heading towards your vehicle, the warning is cancelled.

 
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