Limitations of Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not assist braking or warn the driver even if there are pedestrians or objects under the following circumstances:

  • Any non-factory equipment or accessory is installed

  • Your vehicle is unstable due to an accident or other causes

  • Bumper height or rear ultrasonic sensor installation has been modified

  • Wide-rear view camera or rear ultrasonic sensor(s) is damaged

  • Wide-rear view camera or the rear ultrasonic sensor(s) is stained with foreign matter, such as snow, dirt, etc.

  • Wide-rear view camera is obscured by a light source or by inclement weather, such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.

  • The surrounding is very bright or very dark

  • Outside temperature is very high or very low

  • The wind is either strong (above 12 mph (20 km/h)) or blowing perpendicular to the rear bumper

  • Objects generating excessive noise, such as vehicle horns, loud motorcycle engines or truck air brakes, are near your vehicle

  • An ultrasonic sensor with similar frequency is near your vehicle

  • There is ground height difference between the vehicle and the pedestrian

  • The image of the pedestrian in the wide-rear view camera is indistinguishable from the background

  • The pedestrian is near the rear edge of the vehicle

  • The pedestrian is not standing upright

  • The pedestrian is either very short or very tall for the function to detect

  • The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing clothing that easily blends into the background, making it difficult to detect

  • The pedestrian is wearing clothing that does not reflect ultrasonic waves well

  • Size, thickness, height, or shape of the object does not reflect ultrasonic waves well (e.g., pole, bush, curbs, carts, edge of a wall, etc.)

  • The pedestrian or the object is moving fast

  • The pedestrian or the object is very close to the rear of the vehicle

  • A wall is behind the pedestrian or the object

  • The object is not located at the rear center of your vehicle

  • The object is not parallel to the rear bumper

  • The road is slippery or inclined

  • The driver backs up the vehicle immediately after shifting to R (Reverse)

  • The driver accelerates or circles the vehicle

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may unnecessarily warn the driver or assist with braking even if there are no pedestrians or objects under the following circumstances:

  • Any non-factory equipment or accessory is installed

  • Your vehicle is unstable due to an accident or other causes

  • Bumper height or rear ultrasonic sensor installation has been modified

  • Your vehicle height is low or high due to heavy loads, abnormal tire pressure, etc.

  • Wide-rear view camera or the rear ultrasonic sensor(s) is stained with foreign matter, such as snow, dirt, etc.

  • The pattern on the road is mistaken for a pedestrian

  • There is shadow or light reflecting on the ground

  • Pedestrians or objects are around the path of the vehicle

  • Objects generating excessive noise, such as vehicle horns, loud motorcycle engines or truck air brakes, are near your vehicle

  • Your vehicle is backing towards a narrow passage or parking space

  • Your vehicle is backing towards an uneven road surface, such as an unpaved road, gravel, bump, gradient, etc.

  • A trailer or carrier is installed on the rear of your vehicle

  • An ultrasonic sensor with similar frequency is near your vehicle

WARNING

Take the following precautions when using Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist:

  • Always pay extreme caution while driving. The driver is responsible for controlling the brake for safe driving.

  • Always pay attention to road and traffic conditions while driving, whether or not there is a warning.

  • Always look around your vehicle to make sure there are no pedestrians or objects before moving the vehicle.

  • The performance of Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may vary under certain conditions. If vehicle speed is above 2 mph (4 km/h), the function will provide collision avoidance assist only when pedestrians are detected. Always look around and pay attention when backing up your vehicle.

  • Some objects may not be detected by the rear ultrasonic sensors due to the objects distance, size or material, all of which can limit the effectiveness of the sensor.

  • Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly or may operate unnecessarily depending on the road conditions and the surroundings.

  • Do not solely rely on the function. Doing so may lead to vehicle damage or injuries.

CAUTION

  • Noise may be heard when sudden braking occurs to avoid a collision.

  • If any other warning sound such as the seat belt warning chime is already generated, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist warning may not sound.

  • The function may not work properly if the bumper has been damaged, replaced or repaired.

  • Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate normally if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.

  • Playing the vehicle audio system at high volume may prevent passengers from hearing Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist warning sounds.

  • Turn off Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist when towing a trailer. If towing and moving in reverse, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist will activate as it detects the trailer.

CAUTION

Take the following precautions to maintain optimal performance of the detecting sensors:

  • Always keep the wide-rear view camera and rear ultrasonic sensors clean.

  • Do not use any cleanser containing acid or alkaline detergents when cleaning the wide-rear view camera lens. Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly with water.

  • Do not spray the wide-rear view camera or the rear ultrasonic sensors or their surrounding area directly with a high pressure washer. It may cause the wide-rear view camera or the rear ultrasonic sensors to malfunction.

  • Do not apply objects, such as a bumper sticker or a bumper guard, near the wide-rear view camera or rear ultrasonic sensors or apply paint to the bumper. Doing so may adversely affect the performance of the function.

  • Never disassemble or apply impact on the wide-rear view camera or the rear ultrasonic sensors components.

  • Do not apply unnecessary force on the wide-rear view camera or the rear ultrasonic sensors. The function may not operate properly if the wide-rear view camera or the rear ultrasonic sensor(s) is forcibly moved out of proper alignment. Have the vehicle be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

  • The brake control may not work properly depending on the status of ESC (Electronic Stability Control). There will only be a warning when:

    • The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) warning light is on

    • ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is engaged in a different function

NOTE

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist can detect a pedestrian or an object when:

  • A pedestrian is standing behind the vehicle

  • A large obstacle, such as a vehicle, is parked in the rear center of your vehicle