Kia Optima Hybrid 2020, Owner'S Manual, Page: 405 / 597

Driving your vehicle
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• A big vehicle is near such as a bus
or truck.
• When the other vehicle approach-
es very close.
• When the other vehicle passes at a
very fast speed.
• While changing lanes.
• If the vehicle has started at the
same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.
• 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.
• A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
• A flat trailer is near.
• If there are small objects in the
detecting area such as a shopping
cart or a baby stroller.
• If there is a low height vehicle such
as a sports car.
• The vehicle abruptly changes driv-
ing direction.
• The vehicle makes sharp lane
changes.
• The vehicle sharply stops.
• Temperature is extremely low
around the vehicle.
• The vehicle severely vibrates while
driving over a an uneven/bumpy
road, or concrete patch.
• The vehicle drives on a slippery
surface due to snow, water puddle,
or ice.
• The vehicle is driven near areas
containing metal substances such
as a construction zone, railroad, etc.
• When the surrounding vehicle or
structure is driving in a wide area
(desert, field, suburb etc.)
The BCW indicator on the outer side
view mirror may not illuminate prop-
erly when:
• The outside rearview mirror hous-
ing is damaged
• The mirror is covered with dirt,
snow, or debris.
• The window is covered with dirt,
snow, or debris.
• The window is tinted.