Kia Soul: Driving your vehicle / Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2022 Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system uses a radar sensor to alert the driver while driving.

It senses the rear side territory of the vehicle and provides information to the driver.

Kia Soul. Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system

- Blind Spot Area

Warning range is dependent on your vehicle speed. However, if the speed of your vehicle is faster by 10km/h or more than other nearby vehicles, the warning is not operated.

Kia Soul. Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system

- Closing at high speed

When vehicles are approaching to your vehicle at high speed, the warning is operated.

Distance from the 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.

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