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Driving Your Vehicle

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) System

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The Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system uses radar sensors to warn the driver while driving.

It detects the rear of the vehicle and provides information to the driver.

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

- Blind spot

The warning range depends on your vehicle speed. However, if your vehicle speed is faster than other nearby vehicles by 10 km/h or more, the warning does not operate.

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

- Closing at high speed

When vehicles approach your vehicle at high speed, the warning activates.

The distance to an approaching vehicle may appear different depending on the relative speed.

WARNING

  • Always check road conditions while driving for unexpected situations, even when the BCW (Blind-Spot Collision Warning) system is operating.
  • The BCW (Blind-Spot Collision Warning) system is provided for convenience. Do not rely solely on the system; always pay attention to safe driving.

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