Kia Sportage: Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
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After the vehicle stops, when an
approaching vehicle from the rear area
is detected as soon as a passenger
opens a door, Safe Exit Warning will
warn the driver with a warning message
and an a
Warning
Safe Exit Warning warns the following
actions.
Collision warning when exiting vehicle
Watch for traffic
The warning light on the side view
mirror will blink and the warn
Safe Exit Warning malfunction
A: Check Blind-Spot Safety system
When Safe Exit Warning is not working
properly, the warning message will
appear on the cluster, and the master
warning light (
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Reduce the speed and shift to a lower
gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot
and no longer operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 45
Repair procedures
Tire wear
1. Measure the tread depth of the tires.
Tread depth [limit]: 1.6 mm (0.063 in.)
2. If the remaining tread (A) depth is less than the limit, replace the tire.
NOTE
When the tread depth of the tires is less than 1.6 mm(0.063 in.), the wear indicators (B) will appear