Safe Exit Assist malfunction
A: Check Blind-Spot Safety system
When Safe Exit Assist is not working properly, the warning message will appear and (
) warning lights will appear on the cluster, and Safe Exit Assist will turn off automatically or Safe Exit Assist will be limited. Have Safe Exit Assist inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
A: Check side view mirror warning light
When the side view mirror warning light is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and (
) warning light will appear on the cluster. Have Safe Exit Assist inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Safe Exit Assist disabled
A: Blind-Spot Safety system disabled. Radar blocked
When the rear bumper around the rear corner radar or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, or installing a trailer or carrier, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Safe Exit Assist.
If this occurs, the Blind-Spot Safety system disabled. Radar blocked warning message will appear on the cluster.
Safe Exit Assist will operate normally when such foreign material or trailer, etc. is removed, and then the vehicle is restarted.
If Safe Exit Assist does not operate normally after it is removed, have Safe Exit Assist inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Safe Exit Assist may not properly operate.
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Safe Exit Assist may not properly operate in an area (e.g., open terrain), where any substance are not detected right after the vehicle is turned on, or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material right after the vehicle is turned on.
Turn off Safe Exit Assist to install a trailer, carrier, other equipment, or remove the trailer, carrier, etc. to use Safe Exit Assist.