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What is Kia Drive Wise?

Kia Drive Wise Driver Assistance Features

Do you own a newer Kia vehicle? Does your Kia vehicle feature Kia Drive Wise driver assistance features? If so, then you are in luck! The Kia Drive Wise driver assistance features are some of the most innovative driver assistance features available in the automotive industry! The staff here at Auffenberg Kia really loves the Kia Drive Wise features. Join us as we highlight the available Kia Drive Wise driver assistance features available on Kia vehicles today!

Blind-Spot View Monitor

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist

The Blind-Spot View Monitor utilizes cameras on your side mirrors to monitor your blind spots, which are displayed on the dashboard gauge cluster showing a live feed of your blind spots.

The Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist feature will help to prevent you from changing lanes when another vehicle is in your blind spot.

Driver Attention Warning

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

The Driver Attention Warning tracks a variety of vehicle and driver actions and will alert the driver if inattentive driving practices are sensed.

The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist uses radar and other technology features to alert you of a potential collision and will automatically apply the brakes in certain cases.

High Beam Assist

Haptic Steering Wheel

The High Beam Assist can automatically switch the vehicle’s headlights to low-beam when an oncoming vehicle is approaching. This feature will turn the high beams back on when the vehicle has passed.

The Haptic Steering Wheel works in conjunction with the other Kia Drive Wise features to alert you with haptic vibration from the steering wheel.

Highway Driving Assist

Lane Following Assist

The Highway Driving Assist can adjust the cruising speed of the vehicle to match surrounding vehicles. When speed limit information is available, this feature can also change cruising speed with the changing speed limits.

The Lane Following Assist can detect lane markings and will steer the vehicle along curves by keeping the vehicle within its current lane.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning

Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go

The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning utilizes visual and audible alerts to warn you if another vehicle is crossing behind your vehicle as you back up.

The Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go utilize various radars and technology features to adapt the vehicle’s cruise control to the surrounding traffic. This feature will even slow the vehicle to, and accelerate from, a complete stop with the flow of traffic.

Safe Exit Assist

Surround View Monitor

The Safe Exit Assist can alert you to the presence of a vehicle or other object approaching when attempting to open the door to exit the vehicle.

The Surround View Monitor uses four different mounted cameras to create a bird’s-eye view of the vehicle that displays on the in-dash screen. This offers a 360-degree perspective around the vehicle.

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