(Continued)
If the indicator blinks, have the sys‐
tem checked by a professional work‐
shop. Kia r
ecommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Non-operational conditions of
Re
verse Parking Distance
Warning system
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
system 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
100 cm (39 in.) in height and nar‐
rower than 14 cm (6 in.) in diame‐
ter.
Reverse Parking Distance
W
arning system
• Reverse Parking Distance Warning
system may not sound consistently
depending on the speed and shapes
of the objects detected.
• Reverse Parking Distance Warning
system may malfunction if the vehi‐
cle bumper height or sensor installa‐
tion 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.
• 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.
• Do not push, scratch or strike the
sensor. Sensor damage could occur.
Features of your vehicle
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