Kia Optima 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 529 / 776

WARNING
• The warning light on the outside
rearview mirror will illuminate
whenever a vehicle is detected at
the rear side by the system.
To avoid accidents, do not focus
only on the warning light and ne‐
glect to see the surrounding of the
vehicle.
• Drive safely even though the vehi‐
cle is equipped with a BSD (Blind
spot detection) system. Do not
solely rely on the system but
check for yourself before changing
lanes.
The system may not alert the
driver in some conditions so al‐
ways check the surroundings while
driving.
CAUTION
• The system may not work proper‐
ly if the bumper has been replaced
or if a repair work has been done
near the sensor.
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• The detection area differs accord‐
ing to the road's width. If the road
is narrow the system may detect
other vehicles in the second next
lane.
• On the contrary, if the road is very
wide the system may not detect
other vehicles in the next lane.
• The system might be turned off
due to strong electromagnetic
waves.
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.
Driver's attention
The driver must be cautious in the be‐
low situations, because the system
may not detect other vehicles or ob‐
jects in certain circumstances.
-
The vehicle drives on a curved road or
through a tollgate.
-
The sensor is polluted with rain,
snow, mud, etc.
-
The rear bumper, in which the sensor
is located, is covered or blocked with
a foreign matter such as a sticker, a
bumper guard, a bicycle stand, etc.
-
The rear bumper is damaged, or the
sensor is out of the original default
position.
-
The vehicle height gets lower or high‐
er due to heavy loading in a trunk,
abnormal tire pressure, etc.
-
The vehicle drives in a bad weather
such as heavy rain or snow.
- There is a fixed object near the vehi‐
cle, such as a guardrail.
-
A big vehicle is near such as a bus or
truck.
-
A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer is near.
-
If the vehicle has started at the same
time as the vehicle next to you and
has accelerated.
-
When the other vehicle passes at a
very fast speed.
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While changing lanes.
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