Kia Picanto: Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA): (if equipped) / Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings

Kia Picanto 2024-2026 Owner's Manual / Driver assistance guide / Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA): (if equipped) / Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings

Blind-Spot Safety

Kia Picanto instrument cluster Driver Assistance settings screen

Kia Picanto infotainment system Driver Assistance settings screen

A: Driver Assistance

With the Kia Picanto switched on, open User Settings > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety on the instrument cluster, or Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety on the infotainment system.

Blind-Spot Safety: Enables collision warnings and braking assistance according to the assessed level of collision risk.

Kia Picanto instrument cluster message indicating Blind-Spot Safety is off

A: Blind-Spot Safety system is off

When Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is switched on, or when the vehicle is restarted with the function enabled, the warning light in the outside rear-view mirror illuminates for approximately three seconds.

If the Kia Picanto is restarted while Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is switched off, a warning message appears on the instrument cluster.

WARNING

If Blind-Spot Safety is switched off, stay alert to surrounding traffic and drive with care.

NOTE

After the vehicle is restarted, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist retains its previous setting.

Warning Methods

A: Driver Assistance

Warning Methods can be adjusted while the Kia Picanto is switched on. In the instrument cluster settings, select User Settings > Driver Assistance > Warning Methods. In the infotainment system, select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Warning Methods. The available options include:

Warning Volume: Adjusts the volume of the system’s audible warning.
Driving Safety Priority: Lowers the volume of other audio while a Driving Safety warning sounds.

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A change to Warning Methods may apply to more than one driver assistance function. Check the settings for each function and adjust them as needed.

After the vehicle is restarted, the Warning Methods menu retains the most recently selected settings.

Some settings may not be available, depending on vehicle specification.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA): (if equipped)

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist monitors areas beside and behind the Kia Picanto for approaching vehicles. If it detects a possible collision, it can alert the driver with a warning light a..

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist provides warnings and assistance in the following situations: Collision warning Collision-avoidance assistance while departi..

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