Guide to Kia Safety Features in Ocala, FL

Kia DriveWise Features Explained

Kia prioritizes safety, which is why the brand created Kia DriveWise, a suite of advanced safety features that give you an extra set of eyes on the road. Discover how Kia DriveWise can make your driving experience safer with 10 innovative features.

Kia DriveWise Standard and Available Safety Features

• Highway Driving Assist: An adaptive cruise control system that automatically adjusts your speed to keep a safe distance.
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist: When your Kia is in reverse, this system monitors for passing vehicles and automatically engages the brakes if one is detected.
• Surround View Monitor: This system of cameras gives you a bird's-eye view with a 360-degree panorama, making parking easier.
• Auto Emergency Braking Technology: This technology utilizes a system of radars and cameras to monitor the road for you, hitting the brakes if a collision seems imminent.
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go: Maintains a safe distance from the vehicle ahead even in heavy traffic or traffic- jams by smoothly adjusting your speed, stopping when necessary, and automatically resuming when traffic picks up.
• Parking Collision Avoidance Assist Reverse: Prevents bumps and scratches while reversing by alerting you to obstacles and automatically braking if needed.
• Remote Smart Parking Assist: This lets you navigate into tight parking spots with precision using your key fob, taking the stress out of parking.
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Warning: This feature increases lane-change safety by alerting you to vehicles in your blind spot with visual and sound warnings, helping you stay in your lane.
• Blind-Spot View Monitor: This is a live feed of your blind spot displayed on your dashboard that boosts your awareness during lane changes.
• Safe Exit Warning: This system uses sensors to alert you to approaching vehicles when you exit the car. On some models, it can even lock the rear doors to prevent you from exiting into danger, adding an extra safety layer.

Find Your Kia DriveWise Vehicle

The availability of DriveWise features depends on the model, trim, and model year. To find out which Kia models are equipped with the DriveWise feature you’re after, visit Jenkins Kia of Ocala and speak with one of our representatives. Our friendly staff is here to guide you through our inventory, whether you're in the market for a roomy SUV like the 2024 Kia Telluride or a car that's great on gas for your daily commute.