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Driver assistance system Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
Types of warning sound and indi
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cator
僅 The corresponding indicator will
appear whenever each ultrasonic
senor detects an object in its sensing
range.
僅 If an object is within 12 inches (30 cm)
from the ultrasonic sensors, the sen
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sors may not detect the object, or a
sensor out of the detecting range may
warn the driver.
僅 Distance warning may not occur
sequentially depending on vehicle
speed or obstacle shape.
僅 Indicators and warning sounds may
differ from the illustration when
obstacles are located in the center of
the sensor, obstacles are located in
close proximity to the vehicle, or in
various circumstances.
僅 The shape of the indicator in the illus
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tration may differ from the actual
vehicle.
Reverse Parking Distance Warn
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ing malfunction and precautions
Reverse Parking Distance Warn
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ing malfunction
Reverse Parking Distance Warning has a
self-diagnosis function that can deter
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mine whether the ultrasonic sensor is
working properly. After starting the
engine, a beep will sound when the gear
is shifted to P (Park) to indicate the func
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tion is operating normally.
However, if one or more of the following
occurs, first check whether the ultra
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sonic sensor is damaged or whether the
function is in a non-operating condition.
If it still does not work properly, have the
function inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
僅 The audible warning does not sound.
僅 The buzzer sounds intermittently.
僅 The 'Parking sensor error or blockage'
warning message appears on the
cluster.
Reverse Parking Distance Warn
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ing precautions
Reverse Parking Distance Warning may
malfunction if the vehicle bumper height
or ultrasonic sensor installation has been
modified or damaged. Any non-factory
installed equipment or accessories may
also interfere with the sensor perfor
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mance.
When the ultrasonic sensor is frozen or
stained with snow, dirt, or water, the
sensor may not operate until the stains
are removed using a soft cloth.
Distance
from object
Warning indicator Warning sound
24~48
inches (60
~120 cm)
Buzzer beeps inter
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mittently
12~24
inches
(30~60 cm)
Buzzer beeps fre
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quently
within 12
inches (30
cm)
Buzzer beeps contin
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uously