Kia Soul (2020 year). Owner's manual - part 22

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CAUTION

䳜 The system may not work prop-

erly when the bumper has been 
damaged, or if the rear bumper 
has been replaced or repaired.

䳜 The sensing range differs some-

what according to the width of 
the road. When the road is nar-
row, the system may detect 
other vehicles in the next lane.

䳜 The system may turn off due to 

interference by electromagnetic 
waves.

䳜 Always keep the sensors clean.
䳜 NEVER arbitrarily disassemble the 

sensor component or apply any 
impact on the sensor component.

䳜 Be careful not to apply unneces-

sary force on the radar sensor or 
sensor cover. If the sensor is forc-
ibly moved out of proper align-
ment, the system may not 
operate correctly. In this case, a 
warning message may not be dis-
played. Have the vehicle inspected 
by an authorized Kia dealer.

䳜 Do not apply foreign objects such 

as a bumper sticker or a bumper 
guard near the radar sensor or 
apply paint to the sensor area. 
Doing so may adversely affect the 
performance of the sensor.

Warning message

If a warning message related to the 
BCW appears, take the appropriate 
measures as detailed below.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) 
system disabled. Radar blocked

This warning message may appear 
when:
䳜 One or both of the sensors on the 

rear bumper is blocked by dirt or 
snow or a foreign object.

䳜 Driving in rural areas where the 

sensor does not detect another 
vehicle for an extended period of 
time.

䳜 When there is inclement weather 

such as heavy snow or rain.

If any of these conditions occur, the 
light on the BCW switch and the 
system will turn off automatically.

When the BCW canceled warning 
message is displayed in the cluster 
check to make sure that the rear 
bumper is free from any dirt or 
snow in the areas where the sensor 

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is located. Remove any dirt, snow, 
or foreign material that could inter-
fere with the radar sensors.

After any dirt or debris is removed, 
the system should operate normally 
after about 10 minutes of driving 
the vehicle.

If the system still does not operate 
normally have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

NOTICE

Turn off the BCW and RCCW system 
when a trailer or carrier is installed.
䳜 Press the BCW switch (the indica-

tor on the switch will turn off)

䳜 Deactivate the RCCW system by 

deselecting
'User Settings → Driver Assis-
tance →Blind-Spot Safety → Rear 
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning' (if 
equipped)

Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning 
(BCW) system

Type A

Type B

If there is a problem with the BCW 
system, a warning message will 
appear and the light on the switch 
will turn off. The system will turn 
off automatically. Have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

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Limitations of the BCW

The driver must be cautious in the 
below situations, because the sys-
tem may not detect other vehicles 
or objects in certain circumstances:
䳜 When a trailer or carrier is 

installed.

䳜 The vehicle driven in inclement 

weather such as heavy rain or 
snow.

䳜 The sensor is covered with rain, 

snow, mud, etc.

䳜 The rear bumper where the sen-

sor is located is covered with a 
foreign object such as a bumper 
sticker, a bumper guard, a bike 
rack, etc.

䳜 The rear bumper is damaged, or 

the sensor is out of the original 
default position.

䳜 The vehicle height gets lower or 

higher due to heavy loading in a 
trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.

䳜 When the temperature of the 

rear bumper is high.

䳜 When the sensors are blocked by 

other vehicles, walls or parking-
lot pillars.

䳜 The vehicle is driven on a curved 

road.

䳜 The vehicle is driven through a 

tollgate.

䳜 The road pavement (or the 

peripheral ground) abnormally 
contains metallic components (i.e. 
possibly due to subway construc-
tion).

䳜 There is a fixed object near the 

vehicle, such as a guardrail.

䳜 While going down or up a steep 

road where the height of the lane 
is different.

䳜 Driving on a narrow road where 

trees or grass or overgrown.

䳜 Driving in rural areas where the 

sensor does not detect another 
vehicle or structure for an 
extended period of time.

䳜 Driving on a wet road.
䳜 Driving on a road where the 

guardrail or wall is in double 
structure.

䳜 A big vehicle is near such as a bus 

or truck.

䳜 When the other vehicle 

approaches very close.

䳜 When the other vehicle passes at 

a very fast speed.

䳜 While changing lanes.
䳜 If the vehicle has started at the 

same time as the vehicle next to 
you and has accelerated.

䳜 When the vehicle in the next lane 

moves two lanes away from you 
OR when the vehicle two lanes 
away moves to the next lane 
from you.

䳜 A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
䳜 A flat trailer is near.
䳜 If there are small objects in the 

detecting area such as a shopping 
cart or a baby stroller.

䳜 If there is a low height vehicle 

such as a sports car.

䳜 The brake pedal is depressed.

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䳜 ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is 

activated.

䳜 ESC (Electronic Stability Control) 

malfunctions.

䳜 The tire pressure is low or a tire is 

damaged.

䳜 The brake is reworked.
䳜 The vehicle abruptly changes 

driving direction.

䳜 The vehicle makes sharp lane 

changes.

䳜 The vehicle sharply stops.
䳜 Temperature is extremely low 

around the vehicle.

䳜 The vehicle severely vibrates 

while driving over an uneven/
bumpy road, or concrete patch.

䳜 The vehicle drives on a slippery 

surface due to snow, water pud-
dle, or ice.

䳜 The Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) or 

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) do 
not operate normally. (if 
equipped)
For more information refer to 
"Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Sys-
tem (if equipped)" on page 5-127.

Driving on a curve

The BCW systems may not operate 
properly when driving on a curved 
road. In certain instances, the sys-
tem may not detect the vehicle in 
the next lane.

Always pay attention to road and 
driving conditions, while driving.

The BCW systems may not operate 
properly when driving on a curved 
road. In certain instances, the sys-
tem may recognize a vehicle in the 
same lane.

Always pay attention to road and 
driving conditions, while driving.

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Driving where the road is merging/
dividing

The BCW systems may not operate 
properly when driving where the 
road is merging/dividing. In certain 
instances, the system may not 
detect the vehicle in the next lane.

Always pay attention to road and 
driving conditions, while driving.

Driving on a slope

The BCW systems may not operate 
properly when driving on a slope. In 
certain instances the system may 
not detect the vehicle in the next 
lane.

Also, in certain instances, the sys-
tem may wrongly recognize the 
ground or structures.

Always pay attention to road and 
driving conditions, while driving.

Driving where the heights of the 
lanes are different

The BCW systems may not operate 
properly when driving where the 
heights of the lanes are different.

In certain instances, the system 
may not detect the vehicle on a road 
with different lane heights (i.e. 
underpass joining section, grade 
separated intersections, etc.).

Always pay attention to road and 
driving conditions, while driving.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) /

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

Driving where there is a structure 
beside the road

[A]: noise barrier, [B]: guardrail

The BCW systems may not operate 
properly when driving where there 
is structure beside the road.

In certain instances, the system 
may wrongly recognize the struc-
tures (i.e. noise barriers, guardrail, 
double guardrail, median strip, bol-
lard, street light, road sign, tunnel 
wall, etc.) beside the road.

Always pay attention to road and 
driving conditions, while driving.

This device complies with Industry 
Canada licence-exempt RSS stan-
dard(s).

Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause inter-

ference, and

2. This device must accept any 

interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired 
operation of the device.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision 
Warning (RCCW) / Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision-Avoidance 
Assist (RCCA)

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warn-
ing (RCCW) system

The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision 
Warning (RCCW) system uses radar 
sensors to monitor the approaching 
cross traffic from the left and right 
side of the vehicle when your vehicle 
is in reverse.

The blind spot detection range var-
ies relative to the approaching vehi-
cle speed.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid-
ance Assist (RCCA) system

The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist (RCCA) system 
monitors approaching cross traffic 
from the left and right side of the 
vehicle when your vehicle is 
approaching.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist (RCCA) system 
may activate the Electronic Stability 
Control (ESC) in certain situations.

WARNING

䳜 Always be aware of road and 

traffic conditions while driving 
and be alert for unexpected situ-
ations even though the Rear 
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning 
system and Rear Cross-Traffic 
Collision-Avoidance Assist system 
are operating.

䳜 The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision 

Warning system and Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist 
system are supplemental sys-
tems to assist you. Do not 
entirely rely on the systems. 
Always pay attention, while driv-
ing, for your safety.

䳜 The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision 

Warning system and Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist 
system are not substitutes for 
proper and safe driving. Always 
drive safely and use caution when 
backing up the vehicle.

Setting and activating the RCCW/
RCCA

The driver can activate the systems 
by placing the ignition switch or 
START/STOP button to the ON posi-
tion and by selecting:

䳜 Go to the 'User Settings in the 

cluster → Driver Assistance → 
Blind-Spot Safety → Rear Cross-
Traffic Safety'.

The RCCA and RCCW is ready to be 
activated when 'Rear Cross-Traffic 
Safety' is selected.

When the vehicle is turned off then 
on again, the systems will be ready 
to be activated.

When the system is initially turned 
on and when the engine is turned 
off then on again, the warning light 
will illuminate for 3 seconds on the 
outer side view mirror.

Setting the initial warning activa-
tion time

The driver can select the initial 
warning activation time in the User 
Settings in the LCD display by 
selecting:
䳜 'User Settings in the cluster → 

Driver Assistance → Warning 
Timing'.

The options for the initial Rear 
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning 
includes the following:
䳜 Normal: When this option is 

selected, the initial Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning is acti-
vated normally. If this setting 
feels sensitive, change the option 
to 'Later'.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) /

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

䳜 Later: Select this warning activa-

tion time when the traffic is light 
and you are driving in a low speed.

NOTICE

If you change the warning timing, 
the warning time of other systems 
may change. Always be aware 
before changing the warning timing.

Setting the warning volume of the 
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warn-
ing

The driver can select the warning 
volume of the Rear Cross-Traffic 
Collision Warning by selecting:
䳜 Go to the 'User Settings → Driver 

Assistance → Warning Volume → 
High/Medium/Low'.

NOTICE

If you change the warning volume, 
the warning volume of other sys-
tems may change. Always be aware 
before changing the warning vol-
ume.

For more details, refer to "LCD dis-
play" on page 4-53.

Operating conditions

The system will activate when vehi-
cle speed is below 10 km/h (7 mph) 
and with the shift lever in R 
(Reverse).

* The system will not activate when 

the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h 
(7 mph). The system will activate 
again when the speed is below 8 
km/h (5 mph).

The system's detecting range is 
approximately 0.5~20 m (1~65 ft). 
An approaching vehicle will be 
detected if the vehicle speed is 
within 8~36 km/h (5~22.5 mph).

Note that the detecting range may 
vary under certain conditions. As 
always, use caution and pay close 
attention to your surroundings 
when backing up your vehicle.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warn-
ing (RCCW) alert

If the vehicle detected by the sen-
sors approaches from the rear left/
right side of your vehicle, the warn-
ing chime will sound, the warning 
light on the outer side view mirror 
will blink and a message will appear 
on the LCD display.

Left

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(RCCA)

Left

Right

Right

If the rear view monitor system is in 
activation, a message will also 

appear on the instrument cluster or 
multimedia screen.

The warning will stop when:
䳜 the detected vehicle moves out of 

the sensing area or

䳜 when the vehicle is right behind 

your vehicle or

䳜 when the vehicle is not approach-

ing your vehicle or

䳜 when the other vehicle slows 

down.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid-
ance Assist (RCCA) alert

If the risk of collision is detected 
while the RCCW is generated, brake 
control may be activated. The 
instrument cluster will inform the 
driver of the brake control. If the 
rear view monitor system is in acti-
vation, a message will also appear 
on the instrument cluster or multi-
media screen.

Left

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(RCCA)

Left

Right

Right

After brake control is activated, the 
driver must immediately depress 
the brake pedal and check the sur-
roundings.
䳜 The brake activation by the sys-

tem lasts for about 2 seconds.
The driver must pay attention as 
the brake is disengaged after 2 
seconds.

䳜 The brake control by the system 

is canceled if the driver depresses 
the brake pedal with sufficient 
power.

䳜 Brake control is activated once for 

each right/left approach after 
shifting the shift lever to R 
(Reverse).

The brake control may not operate 
properly according to the status of 
the ESC (Electronic Stability Con-
trol). The same warning message is 
displayed on the instrument cluster 
when:
䳜 The ESC (Electronic Stability Con-

trol) warning light is on.

䳜 The ESC (Electronic Stability Con-

trol) is engaged in a different 
function.

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CAUTION

䳜 When the operation condition of 

the Rear Cross-Traffic Collision 
Warning system is met, the 
warning will occur every time a 
vehicle approaches the side or 
rear of your stopped (0 km/h (0 
mph) vehicle speed) vehicle.

䳜 The system's warning or brake 

may not operate properly if the 
left or right of your vehicle's rear 
bumper is blocked by a vehicle or 
obstacle.

䳜 The driver should always use 

extreme caution while operating 
the vehicle, whether or not the 
warning light on the outer side 
view mirror illuminates or there is 
a warning alarm.

䳜 Playing the vehicle audio system 

at high volume may prevent occu-
pants from hearing the system's 
warning sounds.

䳜 If any other warning sound such 

as seat belt warning chime is 
already generated, the Rear 
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning 
system warning may not sound.

WARNING

䳜 Drive safely even though the 

vehicle is equipped with a Rear 
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning 
system and Rear Cross-Traffic 
Collision-Avoidance Assist system. 
Do not solely rely on the system 
but check your surrounding when 
backing the vehicle up.

䳜 The driver is responsible for accu-

rate brake control.

䳜 Always pay extreme caution while 

driving. The Rear Cross-Traffic 
Collision Warning system and Rear 
Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance 
Assist system may not operate 
properly or unnecessarily operate 
depending on traffic and driving 
conditions.

䳜 The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-

Avoidance Assist system is not a 
substitute for safe driving prac-
tices, but a convenience function 
only. It is the responsibility of the 
driver to always drive cautiously 
to prevent unexpected and sud-
den situations from occurring. 
Pay attention to the road condi-
tions at all times.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

Detecting Sensor

The rear radars are located inside 
the rear bumper for detecting the 
side and rear areas. Always keep the 
rear bumper clean for proper opera-
tion of the system.

CAUTION

䳜 The system may not work prop-

erly when the bumper has been 
damaged, or if the rear bumper 
has been replaced or repaired.

䳜 The system may turn off if inter-

fered by electromagnetic waves.

䳜 Always keep the sensors clean.
䳜 NEVER arbitrarily disassemble the 

sensor component or apply any 
impact on the sensor component.

䳜 Be careful not to apply unneces-

sary force on the radar sensor or 
sensor cover. If the sensor is forc-
ibly moved out of proper align-
ment, the system may not 
operate correctly. In this case, a 
warning message may not be dis-
played. Have the vehicle inspected 
by an authorized Kia dealer.

䳜 Do not apply foreign objects such 

as a bumper sticker or a bumper 
guard near the radar sensor or 
apply paint to the sensor area. 
Doing so may adversely affect the 
performance of the sensor.

Warning message

If a warning message related to the 
RCCW/RCCA appears, take appropri-
ate measures as detailed below.

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) 
system disabled. Radar blocked

This warning message may appear 
when:
䳜 One or both of the sensors on the 

rear bumper is covered by dirt or 
snow or a foreign object.

䳜 Driving in rural areas where the 

sensor does not detect another 
vehicle for an extended period of 
time.

䳜 When there is inclement weather 

such as heavy snow or rain.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

If any of these conditions occur, the 
light on the BCW switch and the 
system will turn off automatically. 
When the BCW canceled warning 
message is displayed in the cluster, 
check to make sure that the rear 
bumper is free from any dirt or 
snow in the areas where the sensor 
is located. Remove any dirt, snow, 
or foreign material that could inter-
fere with the radar sensors.

After any dirt or debris is removed, 
the system should operate normally 
after about 10 minutes of driving 
the vehicle.

If the system still does not operate 
normally have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Kia 
dealer.

NOTICE

Turn off the BCW and RCCW system 
when a trailer or carrier is installed.
䳜 Press the BCW switch (the indica-

tor on the switch will turn off)

䳜 Deactivate the RCCW system by 

deselecting 'User Settings → 
Driver Assistance → Blind-Spot 
Safety → Rear Cross-Traffic Colli-
sion Warning'

Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning 
(BCW) system

Type A

Type B

If there is a problem with the BCW 
system, a warning message will 
appear and the light on the switch 
will turn off. The system will turn 
off automatically. RCCW and RCCA 
will not operate also if the BCW sys-
tem turns off due to malfunction. 
Have your vehicle inspected by an 
authorized Kia dealer.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

Limitations of the system

The driver must be cautious in the 
below situations, because the sys-
tem may not detect other vehicles 
or objects in certain circumstances.
䳜 When a trailer or carrier is 

installed.

䳜 The vehicle drives in inclement 

weather such as heavy rain or 
snow.

䳜 The sensor is covered with rain, 

snow, mud, etc.

䳜 The rear bumper where the sen-

sor is located is covered with a 
foreign object such as a bumper 
sticker, a bumper guard, a bike 
rack, etc.

䳜 The rear bumper is damaged, or 

the sensor is out of the original 
default position.

䳜 The vehicle height gets lower or 

higher due to heavy loading in a 
trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.

䳜 When the temperature of the 

rear bumper is high.

䳜 When the sensors are blocked by 

other vehicles, walls or parking-
lot pillars.

䳜 The vehicle drives on a curved 

road.

䳜 The road pavement (or the 

peripheral ground) abnormally 
contains metallic components (i.e. 
possibly due to subway construc-
tion).

䳜 There is a fixed object near the 

vehicle, such as a guardrail.

䳜 While going down or up a steep 

road where the height of the lane 
is different.

䳜 Driving on a narrow road where 

trees or grass or overgrown.

䳜 Driving in rural areas where the 

sensor does not detect another 
vehicle for an extended period of 
time.

䳜 Driving on a wet road.
䳜 Driving on a road where the 

guardrail or wall is in double 
structure.

䳜 A big vehicle is near such as a bus 

or truck.

䳜 When the other vehicle 

approaches very close.

䳜 When the other vehicle passes at 

a very fast speed.

䳜 While changing lanes.
䳜 If the vehicle has started at the 

same time as the vehicle next to 
you and has accelerated.

䳜 When the vehicle in the next lane 

moves two lanes away from you 
OR when the vehicle two lanes 
away moves to the next lane 
from you.

䳜 A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
䳜 A flat trailer is near.
䳜 If there are small objects in the 

detecting area such as a shopping 
cart or a baby stroller.

䳜 If there is a low height vehicle 

such as a sports car.

䳜 The brake pedal is depressed.
䳜 ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is 

activated.

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(RCCA)

䳜 ESC (Electronic Stability Control) 

malfunctions.

䳜 The tire pressure is low or a tire is 

damaged.

䳜 The brake is reworked.
䳜 The vehicle sharply stops.
䳜 Temperature is extremely low 

around the vehicle.

䳜 The vehicle severely vibrates 

while driving over an uneven/
bumpy road, or concrete patch.

䳜 The vehicle drives on a slippery 

surface due to snow, water pud-
dle, or ice.

Driving where there is a vehicle or 
structure near

[A]: Structure

The system may not operate prop-
erly when driving where there is a 
vehicle or structure near.

In certain instances, the system 
may not detect the vehicle 
approaching from behind and the 
warning or brake may not operate 
properly.

Always pay attention to your sur-
roundings while backing up.

When the vehicle is in a complex 
parking environment

The system may not operate prop-
erly when the vehicle is in a complex 
parking environment.

In certain instances, the system 
may not be able to exactly deter-
mine the risk of collision for the 
vehicles which are parking or pulling 
out near your vehicle (e.g. a vehicle 
escaping beside your vehicle, a vehi-
cle parking or pulling out in the rear 
area, a vehicle approaching your 
vehicle making a turn, etc.).

If this occurs, the warning or brake 
may not operate properly.

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Driving your vehicle

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) /

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

(RCCA)

When the vehicle is parked diago

-

nally

[A]: Vehicle

The system may not operate prop-
erly when the vehicle is parked diag-
onally.

In certain instances, when the diag-
onally parked vehicle is pulled out of 
the parking space, the system may 
not detect the vehicle approaching 
from the rear left/right of your 
vehicle. In this case, the warning or 
brake may not operate properly.

Always pay attention to your sur-
roundings while backing up.

When the vehicle is on/near a slope

The system may not operate prop-
erly when the vehicle is on/near a 
slope.

In certain instances, the system 
may not detect the vehicle 
approaching from the rear left/right 
and the warning or brake may not 
operate properly.

Always pay attention to your sur-
roundings while backing up.

Pulling into the parking space 
where there is a structure

[A]: Structure, [B]: Wall

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