Kia Sportage: Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and
precautions
Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction
After starting the vehicle, a beep will
sound once when the gear is shifted to R
(Reverse) to indicate Reverse Parking
Distance Warning is operating normally.
However, if one or more of the following
occurs, first check whether the ultrasonic
sensor is damaged or blocked with
foreign material. If it still does not work
properly, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
- The audible warning does not sound.
- The buzzer sounds sporadically.
- The warning message appears on the
cluster.
A: Ultrasonic sensor error or blockage
Limitations of Reverse Parking
Distance Warning
- Reverse Parking Distance Warning
may not operate normally when:
- Moisture is frozen to the sensor
(Reverse Parking Distance Warning
will operate normally when it is
melted.)
- Sensor is covered with foreign
material, such as snow or water
(Reverse Parking Distance Warning
will operate normally when
such foreign material are removed.)
- The weather is extremely hot or
cold
- The sensor or sensor assembly is
disassembled
- The surface of the sensor is
pressed hard or an impact is
applied with a hard object
- The surface of the sensor is
scratched with a sharp object
- The sensors or its surrounding area
is directly sprayed with high pressure
washer
- Reverse Parking Distance Warning
may malfunction when:
- Heavy rain or water spray is present
- Water flows on the surface of the
sensor
- Affected by another vehicle's sensors
- The sensor is covered with snow
- Driving on uneven roads, through
gravel roads or bushes
- Objects that generates ultrasonic
waves are near the sensor
- Installing the license plate differently
from the original location
- The vehicle bumper height or ultrasonic
sensor installation has been
modified
- Attaching equipment or accessories
around the ultrasonic sensors
- The following objects may not be
detected:
- Sharp or slim objects, such as
ropes, chains or small poles.
- Objects, which tend to absorb sensor
frequency, such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
- Objects smaller than 40 inches
(100 cm) in length and narrower
than 6 inches (14 cm) in diameter.
- Pedestrians, animals or objects that
are very close to the ultrasonic sensors
WARNING
- Reverse Parking Distance Warning is
a supplemental function. The operation
of Reverse Parking Distance
Warning can be affected by several
factors (including environmental conditions).
It is the responsibility of the
driver to always check the rear view
before and while parking.
- Your vehicle warranty does not cover
any accidents or damage to the vehicle
due to the malfunction of Reverse
Parking Distance Warning.
- 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.
- Parking Distance Warning indicator
may not occur sequentially depending
on vehicle speed or obstacle shape.
- If Reverse Parking Distance Warning
needs repair, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance
Warning (PDW) (if
equipped)
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance
Warning will help warn the driver if a
person, an animal or an object is
detected within a certain d
Parking Safety button
Press the Parking Safety ( )
button to
turn on or off Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning.
When Forward/Reverse Parking Distance
Warning is off (button indic
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