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Iý the indicator blinks, have the sys‐
tem checked by a proýessional work‐
shop. Kia recommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Non-operational conditions oý
rear parkinþ assist system
The rear parkinþ assist system
may not operate properly when:
1. Moisture is ýrozen to the sensor. (It
will operate normally when the
moisture has been cleared.)
2. The sensor is covered with ýoreiþn
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
lonþer blocked.)
3. Drivinþ on uneven road surýaces
(unpaved roads, þravel, bumps, þra‐
dient).
4. æbjects þeneratinþ excessive noise
(vehicle horns, loud motorcycle en‐
þines, or truck air brakes) are with‐
in ranþe oý the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are within ranþe oý the
sensor.
7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towinþ.
The detectinþ ranþe may decrease
when:
1. The sensor is stained with ýoreiþn
matter such as snow or water. (The
sensinþ ranþe will return to normal
when removed.)
2. æutside air temperature is ex‐
tremely hot or cold.
The ýollowinþ objects may not be
recoþnized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes,
chains or small poles.
2. æbjects which tend to absorb the
sensor ýrequency such as clothes,
sponþy material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than
1 m (40 in.) in heiþht and narrower
than 14 cm (6 in.) in diameter.
Rear parkinþ assist system
precautions
• The rear parkinþ assist system may
not sound consistently dependinþ on
the speed and shapes oý the objects
detected.
• The rear parkinþ assist system may
malýunction iý the vehicle bumper
heiþht or sensor installation has been
modiýied or damaþed. Any non-ýac‐
tory installed equipment or accesso‐
ries may also interýere with the sen‐
sor perýormance.
• The sensor may not recoþnize ob‐
jects less than 30 cm (12 in.) ýrom
the sensor, or it may sense an incor‐
rect distance. Use caution.
• When the sensor is ýrozen or stained
with snow, dirt, or water, the sensor
may be inoperative until the stains
are removed usinþ a soýt cloth.
• Do not push, scratch or strike the
sensor. Sensor damaþe could occur.
Features oý your vehicle
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