Kia Sportage: Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction

A: Check Parking Safety system

When Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist or other related functions are not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster, and Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist will turn off automatically.

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled

Rear view camera

The rear view camera is used as a detecting sensor to detect pedestrians. If the camera lens is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, it may adversely affect camera performance and Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate normally.

Always keep the camera lens clean.

Rear ultrasonic sensors

The rear ultrasonic sensors are located inside the rear bumper to detect objects in the rear area. If the sensors are covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, it may adversely affect sensor performance and Reverse Parking Collision- Avoidance Assist may not operate normally. Always keep the rear bumper clean.

The warning message will appear on the cluster if the following situations occur:

Rear view camera

A: Camera error or blockage

Rear ultrasonic sensors

A: Ultrasonic sensor error or blockage

• The rear view camera or rear ultrasonic sensor(s) is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, etc.
• There is inclement weather, such as heavy snow, heavy rain, etc

If this occurs, Reverse Parking Collision- Avoidance Assist may turn off or may not operate properly. Check whether the rear view camera and rear ultrasonic sensors are clean.

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