Safe Exit Assist malfunction and limitations
Safe Exit Assist malfunction
A: Check Driver Assistance system.
When Safe Exit Assist is not working properly, a warning message will appear on the instrument cluster for several seconds,
and the Master warning light (
) will appear. If there is a malfunction in Safe Exit Assist, a warning message will be displayed on the instrument cluster
for a certain period, and the Master warning light () will turn on. If it does not work properly, Have Safe Exit Assist inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
A: Check side-view mirror warning light
When the outside rear-view mirror warning light is not working properly, a warning message will appear on the instrument cluster
for several seconds, and the Master warning light () will appear on the cluster.
Have Safe Exit Assist inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Safe Exit Assist disabled
When the rear bumper around the rear corner radar or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow, a trailer or carrier, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Safe Exit Assist.
A: Driver Assistance system limited. Radar blocked.
A warning message and the Master warning light () are displayed on the instrument cluster, but does not indicate a malfunction of Safe Exit Assist.
Safe Exit Assist will operate properly when such foreign material is removed and the vehicle is restarted.
If Safe Exit Assist does not operate properly after it is removed, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Even though a warning message does not appear on the instrument cluster, Safe Exit Assist may not properly operate.
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Safe Exit Assist may not properly operate in an open area where objects are not detected or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material immediately after the vehicle is turned on.
You can check it in the service message of the utility information view of the instrument cluster display window.
Turn off Safe Exit Assist to install or remove a trailer, carrier, or other attachment. Turn on Safe Exit Assist when finished.
Limitations of Safe Exit Assist
Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly, or it may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:
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Existing the vehicle where there is overgrown foliage
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Exiting the vehicle where the road is wet
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An approaching vehicle is moving very fast or very slow
For more details on the limitations of the rear corner radar, refer to More Details.
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Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly if interfered with by strong electromagnetic waves.
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Safe Exit Assist may not operate for approximately 3 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the rear corner radars are initialized.
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Even after starting the engine again, Safe Exit Warning not function properly when the obstruction or malfunction condition persists.
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Even after starting the vehicle again, Safe Exit Assist may not function properly when the obstruction or malfunction condition persists.