KIA NIRO 2021 Owners Manual

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Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
system disabled. Radar blocked
This warning message may appear
when:
- One or both of the sensors on the
rear bumper is blocked by dirt or
snow or a foreign object.
- Driving in rural areas where the
sensor does not detect another
vehicle for an extended period of
time.
- When there is inclement weather
such as heavy snow or rain.A trailer or carrier is installed. (To use
BCW, remove the trailer or carrier
from your vehicle.)
If any of these conditions occur, the
light on Blind-Spot Safety button and
the function will turn off automatically.
When BCW canceled warning mes-
sage 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 interfere
with the radar sensors.
After any dirt or debris is removed,
BCW should operate normally after
about 10 minutes of driving the vehi-
cle.
If the function does not work normal-
ly even though the foreign sub-
stance, trailer or carrier, or other
equipment is removed, have the sys-
tem checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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Take your vehicle to an author-
ized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
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 perform-
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If there is a problem with BCW, a
warning message will appear and the
light on the switch will turn off. The
function will turn off automatically.
In this case, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Non-operating condition
Outside rearview mirror may not
warn 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.
- The mirror is covered with dirt,
snow, or debris.
Limitations of the function
The driver must be cautious in the
below situations, because the func-
tion may not detect other vehicles or
objects in certain circumstances.
When a trailer or carrier is
installed.
The vehicle drives in inclement
weather such as heavy rain or
snow.
The sensor is polluted with rain,
snow, mud, etc.
The rear bumper where the sensor
is located is covered with a foreign
object such as a bumper sticker, a
bumper guard, a bike rack, etc.
The rear bumper is damaged, or
the sensor is out of the original
default position.
The vehicle height gets lower or
higher due to heavy loading in a
liftgate, abnormal tire pressure,
etc.
When the temperature of the rear
bumper is high.
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■Type A
■Type B
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When the sensors are blocked by
other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.
The vehicle drives on a curved road.
The road pavement (or the periph-
eral ground) abnormally contains
metallic components (i.e. possibly
due to subway construction).
There is a fixed object near the
vehicle, such as a guardrail.
While going down or up a steep
road where the height of the lane is
different.
Driving on a narrow road where
trees or grass or overgrown.
Driving in rural areas where the sen-
sor does not detect another vehicle
for an extended period of time.
Driving on a wet road.
Driving on a road where the guardrail
or wall is in double structure.
A big vehicle is near such as a bus
or truck.
When the other vehicle approaches
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 brake pedal is depressed.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
is activated.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
malfunctions.
The tire pressure is low or a tire is
damaged. The brake is reworked.
The vehicle sharply stops.
Temperature is extremely low
around the vehicle.
The vehicle severely vibrates while
driving over a bumpy road,
uneven/bumpy road, or concrete
patch.
The vehicle drives on a slippery
surface due to snow, water puddle,
or ice.

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[A] : Structure
Driving where there is a vehicle or
structure near
The function may not operate prop-
erly when driving where there is a
vehicle or structure near.
In certain instances, the function
may not detect the vehicle approach-
ing from behind and the warning or
brake may not operate properly.
Always pay attention to your sur-
rounding while driving. When the vehicle is in a complex
parking environment
The function may not operate prop-
erly when the vehicle is in a com-
plex parking environment.
In certain instances, the function
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 vehi-
cle, a vehicle parking or pulling out
in the rear area, a vehicle
approaching your vehicle making a
turn, etc.).
In this case, the warning or brake
may not operate properly.
[A] : Vehicle
When the vehicle is parked diago-
nally
The function may not operate prop-
erly when the vehicle is parked diag-
onally.
In certain instances, when the diago-
nally parked vehicle is pulled out of
the parking space, the function may
not detect the vehicle approaching
from the rear left/right of your vehi-
cle. In this case, the warning or brake
may not operate properly.
Always pay attention to your sur-
rounding while driving.
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When the vehicle is on/near a
slope
The function may not operate prop-
erly when the vehicle is on/near a
slope.
In certain instances, the function 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-
rounding while driving.[A] : Structure, [B] : Wall
Pulling into the parking space
where there is a structure
The function may not operate properly
when pulling in the vehicle to the park-
ing space where there is a structure at
the back or side of your vehicle.
In certain instances, when backing
into the parking space, the function
may not detect the vehicle moving in
front of your vehicle. In this case, the
warning or brake may not operate
properly.
Always pay attention to the parking
space while driving. When the vehicle is parked rear-
ward
If the vehicle is parked rearward and
the sensor detects the another vehi-
cle in the rear area of the parking
space, the function can warn or con-
trol braking. Always pay attention to
the parking space while driving.
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The radio frequency compo-
nents (Front Radar) complies:
For Europe and countries subject
to CE certification For Japan For Republic of Korea
For Paraguay
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (IF EQUIPPED)
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For United States and United
States territories For Canada For Taiwan
ODEP050346N
ODEP050345N
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For Indonesia
For Malaysia For Singapore
For BrazilFor Mexico
ODEP050348N
ODEP050349N
ODEP050350N
ODEP050351N
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For Ukraine For Moldova
For JordanFor United Arab Emirates
For Serbia and Montenegro
ODEP050354N
ODEP050355N
ODEP050356N
ODEP050357N
ODEP050353N

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For South Africa
For ThailandFor Israel For China
ODEP050358N
ODEP050359N
ODEP050360N
ODEP050361N