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

To provide enhanced situational awareness and help you execute lane changes with confidence, the Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) in your Kia Sorento projects a real-time high-definition feed of your rear blind spots directly onto the digital instrument cluster whenever the turn signal is activated.

Detection sensor

The accuracy and reliability of this feature depend on integrated camera technology. For precise information regarding the specific sensors utilized for this system and their exact installation locations on your vehicle, please refer to the "Detecting sensor(s)" section of your owner's manual.

Blind-Spot View Monitor settings. Wide Rear View camera

Wide Rear View camera

Driver Assistance Driving Safety Blind-Spot View Monitor

With the Kia Sorento ignition in the ON position, you can easily customize the behavior of your driver assistance systems. Access the infotainment home screen, navigate to Setup, and follow the path: Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety > Blind-Spot View Monitor. From this menu, you can toggle the system preferences to suit your driving style.

Blind-Spot View Monitor operation

Turn signal lever

The Blind-Spot View Monitor is designed for intuitive, seamless integration into your daily driving routine; it automatically activates and deactivates in perfect synchronization with your turn signal lever inputs.

Blind-Spot View Monitor

Operating conditions

• The system is primed to display the corresponding left or right camera feed on the Kia Sorento instrument cluster the moment you engage the turn signal lever.

Non-operating conditions

To prevent visual distraction, the Blind-Spot View Monitor will automatically suppress or turn OFF under the following specific scenarios:

• Once the turn signal lever is returned to the center (OFF) position.

• When the hazard warning lights are currently activated.

• If a higher-priority safety alert or critical warning message needs to be displayed on the instrument cluster.

Blind-Spot View Monitor malfunction

If you observe flickering on the instrument cluster display, notice that the camera feed is distorted, or if the system fails to activate as expected, it may indicate a potential fault. Please have the Kia Sorento Blind-Spot View Monitor system thoroughly inspected by an authorized Kia dealer to ensure your safety features are fully functional.

• Please note that the perspective and distance of objects shown via the Blind-Spot View Monitor may differ from your side mirrors due to the wide-angle processing of the camera lens. Always supplement the digital feed with a quick glance at your physical mirrors and surrounding area before changing lanes.

• Consistent camera performance requires a clean lens. Periodically wipe the lens with a soft, microfiber cloth. Avoid using harsh chemical solvents, heavy detergents, high-alkaline cleaners, or volatile substances like gasoline or acetone, as these can permanently damage the camera's optical clarity.