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Types of warning sound
Indicator
*
When an object is within
30 cm (11 in.) of the rear
bumper:
Buzzer sounds continu‐
ously.
*
: if equipped
NOTICE
The indicator may differ from the il‐
lustration as objects or sensors sta‐
tus.
If the indicator blinks, have the sys‐
tem checked by a professional work‐
shop. Kia recommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Non-operational conditions of
parking distance warning-
reverse
The parking distance warning-
reverse may not operate properly
when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It
will operate normally when the
moisture has been cleared.)
2. The sensor is covered with foreign
matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi‐
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. Driving on uneven road surfaces
(unpaved roads, gravel, bumps, gra‐
dient).
4. Objects generating excessive noise
(vehicle horns, loud motorcycle en‐
gines, or truck air brakes) are with‐
in range of the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are within range of the
sensor.
7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towing
The detecting range may decrease
when:
1. The sensor is stained with foreign
matter such as snow or water. (The
sensing range will return to normal
when removed.)
2. Outside air temperature is ex‐
tremely hot or cold.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes,
chains or small poles.
2. Objects which tend to absorb the
sensor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than
1 m (40 in.) in height and narrower
than 14 cm (6 in.) in diameter.
Parking distance warning-
reverse precautions
• The parking distance warning-re‐
verse may not sound consistently de‐
pending on the speed and shapes of
the objects detected.
• The parking distance warning-re‐
verse may malfunction if the vehicle
bumper height or sensor installation
has been modified or damaged. Any
non-factory installed equipment or
accessories may also interfere with
the sensor performance.
• The sensor may not recognize ob‐
jects less than 30 cm (12 in.) from
the sensor, or it may sense an incor‐
rect distance. Use caution.
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