Kia Sportage: Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM): (if equipped)

Kia Sportage Owner’s Manual (5th Generation, NQ5; 2022+) / Driver assistance system / Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM): (if equipped)

When you activate a turn signal, the Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) displays a camera image of the corresponding rear blind-spot area in the instrument cluster. The Kia Sportage uses a wide-angle camera to provide this additional view and help you check the area before changing lanes.

Detecting sensor

Refer to the “Detecting sensor(s)” section for information about the applicable sensors and their locations.

Blind-Spot View Monitor settings. Blind-Spot View

Blind-Spot View

Driver Assistance
Driving Safety
Blind-Spot View Monitor

With the vehicle switched on, open Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety > Blind-Spot View Monitor in the infotainment system. Select the setting to switch BVM on, or deselect it to switch the function off.

Blind-Spot View Monitor operation

Turn signal lever

BVM switches on and off with the turn signal. When you activate a turn signal, the corresponding blind-spot camera view appears in the instrument cluster; when the signal is switched off, the view is dismissed.

Figure 1. Left

Kia Sportage instrument cluster showing the left-side Blind-Spot View Monitor camera image

Figure 2. Right

Blind-Spot View Monitor

Operating conditions

BVM displays a camera image in the following situation:

The left or right turn signal is switched on, and the corresponding view appears in the instrument cluster.

Conditions that switch BVM off

The Blind-Spot View Monitor switches off when any of the following conditions applies:

The turn signal is switched off.
The hazard warning flashers are switched on.
Another priority warning appears on the instrument cluster.

Blind-Spot View Monitor malfunction

If the Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) does not work correctly, the instrument cluster display flickers, or the camera image appears abnormal, have the system inspected by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

WARNING

The wide-side view camera image may be adjusted, so objects can appear to be at a different distance from the Kia Sportage than they are in reality. Always check the surrounding area directly before manoeuvring.

BVM may not operate correctly if foreign material covers the camera lens. Keep the lens clean so the camera view remains clear.

Do not clean the lens with chemical solvents, including strong alkaline detergents or volatile organic solvents such as petrol or acetone. These products can damage the camera lens.

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