Kia Picanto, Manual

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Features of your vehicle
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Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
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 nar
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rower than 14 cm (6 in.) in diame
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ter.
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
precautions
䳜 Reverse Parking Distance Warning
may not sound consistently
depending on the speed and
shapes of the objects detected.
䳜 Reverse Parking Distance Warning
may malfunction if the vehicle
bumper height or sensor installa
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tion has been modified or dam
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aged. Any non-factory installed
equipment or accessories may
also interfere with the sensor
performance.
䳜 The sensor may not recognize
objects less than 30 cm (12 in.)
from the sensor, or it may sense
an incorrect distance. Use caution.
䳜 When the sensor is frozen or
stained with snow, dirt, or water,
the sensor may be inoperative
until the stains are removed using
a soft cloth.
䳜 Do not push, scratch or strike the
sensor. Sensor damage could
occur.
NOTICE
This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of the
sensors; It can not detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
such as poles or objects located
between sensors may not be
detected by the sensors.
Always visually check behind the
vehicle when backing up.
Be sure to inform any drivers of the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with
the system regarding the systems
capabilities and limitations.
WARNING
Pay close attention when the vehicle
is driven close to objects on the
road, particularly pedestrians, and
especially children. Be aware that
some objects may not be detected
by the sensors, due to the object䳓s
distance, size or material, all of
which can limit the effectiveness of
the sensor. Always perform a visual
inspection to make sure the vehicle
is clear of all obstructions before
moving the vehicle in any direction.
Self-diagnosis
If you don䳓t hear an audible warning
sound or if the buzzer sounds inter
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mittently when shifting the gear to