Kia’s Safety Commitment: Understanding the Technologies Protecting You and Your Passengers

When you’re looking for a new car at your Lanham, MD, Kia dealer, you’ll notice that the vehicles are equipped with Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), which consist of several intuitive features. These features are designed to help keep you safer while driving in the city, on the highway, while you’re parking, and when you’re backing up. Let’s learn more about Kia’s safety features and what they do.

Driver Assistance Technologies You’ll Find at Your Lanham, MD Kia Dealer

Auto Emergency Braking Technology

Kia vehicles’ auto emergency braking system uses cameras or radar to help detect potential collisions with vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. It can do this while you’re driving forward or when you’re turning at a junction. The car will apply the brakes automatically to help lessen the impact of a collision or to help prevent the collision.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Blind-Spot Collision Warning

With this feature, your car can help detect objects that are in your blind spot. When an object is detected, the car sends you a visual and/or audible signal. If you’re attempting to change lanes with an object in your blind spot, then your Kia can help you return to your lane to help avoid a collision.

Blind-Spot View Monitor

The feature mentioned above works well by itself, but your Kia can also give you a direct view of your blind spot to help make your driving experience even safer. When you activate your turn signal, a view of your blind spot appears on your instrument cluster.

The Surround View Monitor

The surround view monitor is another monitor that helps you see areas around your vehicle that are harder to view. This system uses exterior cameras to provide a bird’s-eye view of your vehicle’s surrounding area. It can help in many driving situations, and it’s particularly useful when parking.

Safe Exit Warning

If a rear-seat passenger tries to exit the car while a vehicle is approaching, your Kia will audibly warn them. Some models have a version of this system that locks the rear doors when a passenger attempts to get out of the car while a vehicle approaches, which is perfect if you’ve got kids.

Remote Smart Parking Assist

Tight parking spaces are challenging to navigate, and you may not have enough room to get in and out of your vehicle while you’re parked in one. With Remote Smart Parking Assist, you can line your car up with a parking space, get out of the car, and then have the car park itself.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

Cross-traffic can be difficult to spot. Your Kia can help detect cars approaching from the left or right while you’re backing up and apply the brakes to help prevent a collision if needed.

 Visit DARCARS Kia of Lanham to learn more about Kia’s ADAS in person.

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