Driver assistance system
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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
僅 The sensors or its surrounding area is
directly sprayed with high pressure
washer
Parking Distance Warning may malfunc
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tion when:
僅 Heavy rain or water spray is present
僅 Water flows on the surface of the sen
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sor
僅 Affected by another vehicle's sensors
僅 The sensor is covered with snow or ice
僅 Driving on uneven road, gravel roads
or bushes
僅 Objects that generate ultrasonic
waves are near the sensor
僅 License plate is installed in a different
spot from the original location
僅 The vehicle bumper height or ultra
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sonic sensor installation has been
modified
僅 Attaching equipment or accessories
next to the ultrasonic sensors
The following objects may not be
detected:
僅 Sharp or slim objects, such as ropes,
chains or small poles.
僅 Narrow objects, such as corners of a
square column
僅 Objects smaller than 100 cm (40
inches) in length and narrower than
14 cm (6 inches) in diameter.
僅 Objects, which tend to absorb sensor
frequency, such as clothes, spongy
material or snow.
僅 Pedestrians, animals, or objects that
are very close to the ultrasonic sen
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sors
僅 Parking Distance Warning is a supple
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mental function. The operation of
Parking Distance Warning can be
affected by several factors (including
environmental conditions). It is the
responsibility of the driver to always
check the front and rear views before
and while parking.
僅 Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to the
vehicle due to the malfunction of
Parking Distance Warning.
僅 Pay close attention when driving near
objects, pedestrians, and especially
children. Some objects may not be
detected by the ultrasonic sensors,
due to the objects distance, size, or
material, all of which can limit the
effectiveness of the sensor.
僅 Parking Distance Warning does not
warn you in the order of detection. It
varies depending on the speed of the
vehicle or the shape of a person, ani
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mal, or object.
僅 If the Parking Distance Warning does
not operate properly, Kia recom
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mends that you visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.