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Surround View Monitor malfunction and limitations

Surround View Monitor malfunction

When Surround View Monitor is not working properly, or the screen flickers, or the camera image does not display normally, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Limitations of Surround View Monitor

  • The screen may display abnormally and an icon will appear at the top left side of the screen under the following circumstances:

    • The liftgate is opened.

    • The driver or front passenger door is opened.

    • The outside rear-view mirror is folded.

WARNING
  • ALWAYS look around your vehicle to make sure there are no objects or obstacles before moving the vehicle. What you see on the screen may differ from the actual vehicle's location.

  • The distance shown on the screen may differ from the actual distance. This is because the image shown on Surround View Monitor is displayed by calibrating the image from the wide-rear view camera. When the vehicle is tilted by cargo loading, rear parking guidelines may not be correct. Make sure to directly check the vehicle's surroundings for safety.

  • Surround View Monitor is designed to be used on a flat surface. If used on roads with different heights such as curbs and speed bumps, the image on the screen may not look correct.

  • Always keep the camera lens clean. If the lens is covered with foreign material, it may adversely affect camera performance and Surround View Monitor may not operate normally. Do not use chemical solvents such as strong detergents containing high alkaline or volatile organic solvents (gasoline, acetone etc.). This may damage the camera lens.

NOTICE

The Surround View Monitor shows the surrounding images of the vehicle by cameras mounted on the vehicle. The image shown on the screen may look unnatural depending on the vehicle and the surrounding conditions. The Surround View Monitor can improve its image by calibrating image through daily driving.