sensor KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2020 Service Manual
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If the vehicle detected by the sensors
approaches from the rear left/right
side of your vehicle, the warning
chime will sound, the warning light
on the outside rearview mirror will
blink and a message will appear on
the LCD display.
The warning will stop when:
- The vehicle moving at the rear
left/right side of your vehicle is not
in the detection range.
- The vehicle is right behind your vehicle.
- The vehicle is not driving towards your vehicle.
- The vehicle’s approaching speed is decreased.
WARNING  
 Drive safely even though thevehicle is equipped with a
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW) System. Do
not solely rely on the system
but check your surrounding
when backing the vehicle up.
The RCCW system may not
detect every object alongside
the vehicle.
 The driver is responsible for accurate brake control.
 Always pay extreme caution while driving. The Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning
System may not operate prop-
erly or unnecessarily operate
in accordance with your driv-
ing situations.
CAUTION
 If the operating conditions of RCCW are satisfied, a warningis issued every time a vehiclecomes to the rear side, even ifyour vehicle is stopped (vehi-cle speed 0 mph (0 km/h)).
 The system's warning may not operate properly if theleft/right of your vehicle's rearbumper is blocked by a vehi-cle or obstacle.
 The driver should always use extreme caution while operat-ing the vehicle, whether or notthe warning light on the out-side rearview mirror illumi-nates or there is a warningalarm.
 Playing the vehicle audio sys- tem at high volume may pre-vent occupants from hearingthe system's warning sounds.
 The warning of the Rear Cross- Traffic Collision WarningSystem may not sound if warn-ing sounds from other systemsare activated. 
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Rear/side detecting sensors
The sensors are located inside the
rear bumper for detecting rear / side
areas.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for proper operation of the system.
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CAUTION
 The system may not workproperly when the bumper hasbeen damaged, or if the rearbumper has been replaced orrepaired.
 The sensing range differs somewhat according to thewidth of the road. When theroad is narrow, the systemmay detect and alert to othervehicles in the next lane.
 On the contrary, on wide roads, the system may not beable to detect an automobilethat is driving on surroundinglanes and may not be able toalert.
 The system may turn off due if interfered by electromagneticinterference.
 Always keep the sensors and bumpers near the sensorclean.
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 Never disassemble the sensor component nor apply anyimpact on the sensor compo-nent.
 Be careful not to apply unnec- essary force on the radar sen-sors or bumpers near the sen-sor. If the sensor is forciblymoved out of proper align-ment, the system may notoperate correctly. In this case,have the system checked byan authorized Kia dealer.
 Do not apply foreign objects such as a bumper sticker or abumper guard near the radarsensor or apply paint to thesensor area. Doing so mayadversely affect the perform-ance of the sensor. 
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Warning message
Blind-Spot Collision Warning dis-
abled. Radar blocked.
 This warning message may appear
when:
- One or both of the sensors on therear bumper is blocked by dirt or
snow or a foreign object.
- Driving in rural areas where the sensors 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 the BCW system, remove
the trailer or carrier from your vehi-
cle.)
If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the BCW switch and the sys-
tem will turn off automatically. When
the 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, the BCW &
RCCW system should operate nor-
mally after about 10 minutes of driv-
ing the vehicle. If the system still does not operate
normally, have the system checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
When using the luggage compart-
ment and other equipment, turn off
all functions of BCW and
RCCW.(BCW button OFF or 'User
Settings 
→Driver assistance and
select Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning ' OFF)
To use the BCW and RCCW system,
remove the luggage compartment
and other equipment.
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Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system
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. BCW and RCCW will
operate also if the BCW system
turns off due to malfunction. We rec-
ommend that the system be checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
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.
 When a trailer or carrier isinstalled.
 The vehicle drives in inclement weather such as heavy rain or
snow.
 The sensor is covered 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
trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.
 When the temperature of the rear bumper is high.  When the sensors are blocked by
other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.
 The vehicle drives on a curved road.
 The vehicle drives through a toll- gate.
 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 sensor does not detect another
vehicle or structure for an extended
period of time.
 Driving on a wet road.
 Driving on a road where the guardrail or wall is in double struc-
ture.
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 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 system can warn or con-
trol braking. Always pay attention to
the parking space while driving. This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
three conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-
ful interference.
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
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The color of indicator will change
depend on the condition of LKA.
- White : Sensor does not detect the lane marker or vehicle
speed is less than 37 mph
(60 km/h).
- Green : Sensor detects the lane
marker and system is able
to control the steering.LKA activation
 To see the LKA screen on the LCD
display in the cluster, Tab to the
ASSIST mode ( ).
 For further details, refer to ‘menu settings’ in chapter 4.
 After LKA is activated, if both lane markers are detected, vehicle
speed is over 37 mph (60 km/h)
and all the activation conditions are
satisfied, a green steering wheel
indicator will illuminate and the
system will provide steering inputs.WARNING  
The Lane Keeping Assist system
is a system to help prevent the
driver from leaving the lane.
However, the driver should not
solely rely on the system but
always check the road condi-
tions when driving. 
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• There are more than two lane
markers.
• The lane marker is very thick or thin.
• The lane marker is not visible due to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or
other factors.
• A shadow is on the lane marker because of a median strip,
guardrail, noise barriers or other
objects.
• When the lane markers are com- plicated or a structure substitutes
for the lines such as a construction
area.
• There are crosswalk signs or other symbols on the road. 
• The lane suddenly disappears such as at the intersection.
• The lane marker in a tunnel is cov- ered with dirt or oil, etc. (Continued)(Continued)
  When external conditions inter-
vene
• The brightness outside changes suddenly when entering/exiting a
tunnel or passing under a bridge.
• The headlamps are not on at night or in a tunnel, or light level is low.
• There is a boundary structure in the roadway.
• The light reflects from the water on the road.
• When light shines brightly from behind the vehicle.
• The distance from the vehicle ahead is very short or the vehicle
ahead covers up the lane marker.
• You drive on a steep grade or a sharp curve.
• The vehicle vibrates heavily.
• The temperature near inside mir- ror is very high due to direct sun
light and etc. (Continued)(Continued)
  When front visibility is poor
• The lens or windshield is covered by foreign materials.
• The sensor cannot detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain or snow.
• The windshield is fogged by humid air in the vehicle.
• Putting something on the crash pad and etc.
WARNING  
The Lane Keeping Assist sys-
tem is a system to help prevent
the driver from leaving the lane.
However, the driver should not
solely rely on the system but
always take the necessary
actions for safe driving prac-
tices. 
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Resetting the system 
 The last break time is set to 00:00and the driver's attention level is
set to 5 (very attentive) when the
driver resets the Driver Attention
Warning system.
 The driver attention warning sys- tem resets in the following situa-
tions. - The engine is turned OFF.
- The driver unfastens the seat belt
and then opens the driver’s door
in stop.
- The driver takes a break from driving that lasts than 10 minutes.
 The driver attention warning sys- tem operates again, when the driv-
er restarts driving.
System disabled
The Driver Attention Warning system
enters the ready status and displays
the 'Disabled' screen in the following
situations.
- The camera sensor is unable todetect the lanes.
- Driving speed remains under 40 mph (64 km/h) or over 110 mph
(177 km/h).
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System malfunction
When the “Check Driver Attention
Warning (DAW) system” warning mes-
sage appears, the system is not work-
ing properly. In this case, take your
vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer
and have the system checked.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
It may suggest a break according to
the driver’s driving pattern or
habits even if the driver doesn’t feel
fatigued.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The Driver Attention Warning  sys-
tem utilizes the camera sensor on the
front windshield for its operation.
To keep the camera sensor in the
best condition, you should observe
the followings: 
- Do not place any reflective  objects
(i.e. white paper, mirror) over the
dashboard. Any light reflection
may prevent the Driver Attention
Warning (DAW) system from
functioning properly.
- Pay extreme caution to keep the camera sensor out of water. 
- Do not disassemble the camera assembly, or apply any impact on
the camera assembly.
• Playing the vehicle audio system at high volume may offset the
Driver Attention Warning system
warning sounds.WARNING
 The Driver Attention Warning
system is not a substitute for
safe driving practices. It is the
responsibility of the driver to
always drive cautiously to
prevent unexpected and sud-
den situations from occur-
ring. Pay attention to the road
conditions at all times.
 The driver, who feels fatigued, should take a break, even
though there is no break sug-
gestion by the Driver
Attention Warning  system.
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When you drive your vehicle from a
warm area to a cold area or from a
cold area to a warm area, or the out-
side temperature is greatly higher or
lower, you should check the tire infla-
tion pressure and adjust the tires to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure.
When filling tires with more air, con-
ditions to turn off the low tire pres-
sure telltale may not be met. This is
because a tire inflator has a margin
of error in performance. The low tire
pressure telltale will be turned off if
the tire pressure is above the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure.TPMS (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System)malfunction indicator
The low tire pressure telltale will illu-
minate after it blinks for approximate-
ly one minute when there is a prob-
lem with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System. If the system is
able to correctly detect an underinfla-
tion warning at the same time as sys-
tem failure then it will illuminate both
the TPMS malfunction and low tire
pressure position telltales e.g. if
Front Left sensor fails, the TPMS
malfunction indicator illuminates, but
if the Front Right, Rear Left, or Rear
Right tire is under-inflated, the low
tire pressure position telltales may
illuminate together with the TPMS
malfunction indicator.
Have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible to determine the cause of
the problem.  The TPMS malfunction indicator
may be illuminated if the vehicle is
moving around electric power sup-
ply cables or radios transmitters
such as at police stations, govern-
ment and public offices, broadcast-
ing stations, military installations,
airports, or transmitting towers,
etc. This can interfere with normal
operation of the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS).
 The TPMS malfunction indicator may be illuminated if snow chains
are used or some separate elec-
tronic devices such as notebook
computer, mobile charger, remote
starter  or navigation etc., are used
in the vehicle. This can interfere
with normal operation of the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS).
WARNING- Low pressure
damage
Do not drive on low pressure
tires. Significantly low tire pres-
sure can cause the tires to over-
heat and fail making the vehicle
unstable resulting in increased
braking distances and a loss of
vehicle control.