Kia Forte: Driving your vehicle / Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW)
The Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system uses radar sensors in
the rear bumper to monitor and warn
the driver of an approaching vehicle
in the driver's blind spot area.
The system monitors the rear area of
the vehicle and provides information
to the driver with an audible alert and
an indicator on the outside rearview
mirrors.
WARNING
- Always be aware of road conditions
while driving and be
alert for unexpected situations
even though the BCW
system is operating.
- The BCW is not a substitute
for proper and safe driving.
Always drive safely and use
caution when changing lanes
or backing up the vehicle. The
BCW may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.
(1) Blind spot area
The BCW range varies relative to
vehicle speed. Note that if your
vehicle is traveling much faster
than the vehicles around you, the
warning will not occur.
(2) Closing at high speed
The BCW-Closing at high speed
feature will alert you when a vehicle
is approaching in an adjacent
lane at a high rate of speed. If the
driver activates the turn signal
when the system detects an
oncoming vehicle, the system
sounds an audible alert. Distance
from an approaching vehicle can
be seen differently according to
the relative speed.
(3) RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Warning)
The RCCW feature monitors
approaching cross traffic from the
left and right side of the vehicle
when your vehicle is in reverse.
The feature will operate when the
vehicle is moving in reverse
below about 10 km/h (6 mph). If
oncoming cross traffic is detected,
a warning chime will sound.
Distance from an approaching
vehicle can be seen differently
according to the relative speed.
WARNING
- Always check the road conditions
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.
- Distance from an approaching
vehicle can be seen differently
according to the relative
speed.
The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver's preference
or road condition.
The mode changes whenever the
DRIVE MODE button is pressed.
SMART mode : SMART mode
automatically ...
Operating conditions
The indicator on the switch will illuminate
when the BCW (Blind-Spot
Collision Warning) system switch is
pressed with the ignition switch ON.
If the vehicle speed excee ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Front - right tube
2. Rear - left tube
3. Rear - right tube
4. Front - left tube
5. MC SEC
6. MC PRI
7. ABS control module (HECU)
8. Bracket
Repair procedures
Removal
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Service data
Service Data
Transaxle model
M6CF3-1
Engine type
Gamma 1.6 T-GDI
Gear ratio
1st
3.308
2nd
1.962
3rd
1.323
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