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Features of your vehicle
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Parking distance warning-reverse
WARNING
The parking distance warning-
reverse is a supplementary function
only. The operation of the parking
distance warning reverse can be
affected by several factors (includ
-
ing environmental conditions). It is
the responsibility of the driver to
always check the area behind the
vehicle before and while backing up.
Operation of the parking distance
warning-reverse
Operating condition
䳜 This system will activate when
backing up with the POWER but
-
ton ON.
If the vehicle is moving at a speed
over 3 mph (5 km/h), the system
may not be activated correctly.
䳜 The sensing distance while the
parking distance warning-reverse
is in operation is approximately
49 in (125 cm).
䳜 When more than two objects are
sensed at the same time, the
closest one will be recognized
first.
* if equipped
NOTICE
The indicator may differ from the
illustration as objects or sensors
status.
If the indicator blinks, have the sys
-
tem checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit
an authorized Kia dealer.
Non-operational conditions of
parking distance warning-reverse
The parking distance warning-
reverse may not operate properly
when:
䳜 Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
(It will operate normally when the
moisture has been cleared.)
䳜 The sensor is covered with foreign
matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
Types of warning sound Indicator*
When an object is 49 in to 28
in (125 cm to 71 cm) from
the rear bumper: Buzzer
beeps intermittently.
When an object is 28 in to 14
in (70 cm to 36 cm) from the
rear bumper: Buzzer beeps
more frequently
When an object is within 14
in (35 cm) of the rear
bumper: Buzzer sounds con
-
tinuously.