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Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations

Safe Exit Warning malfunction

When Safe Exit Warning is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster, and the Master warning light () will appear on the cluster for certain time.

Have Safe Exit Warning be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

When the outside rear view mirror warning light is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for certain time, and the Master warning light () will appear on the cluster.

Have Safe Exit Warning be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Safe Exit Warning disabled

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 Warning.

At this time, warning messages and the Master warning light () are displayed on the cluster display, but it does not indicate a malfunction of the safe exit assist.

Safe Exit Warning will operate normally when such foreign material or trailer, etc. is removed, and then the vehicle is restarted.

If Safe Exit Warning does not operate normally after it is removed, Kia recommends that you visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING
  • Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Safe Exit Warning may not properly operate.

  • Safe Exit Warning 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.

CAUTION

When using cargo racks or other equipment, turn off the Safe Exit Warning. To use Safe Exit Warning, remove cargo racks or other equipment.

Limitations of Safe Exit Warning

Safe Exit Warning may not operate normally, or Safe Exit Warning may operate unexpectedly under the following warning.

  • Getting out of the vehicle where trees or grass are overgrown

  • Getting out of the vehicle where the road is wet

  • The approaching vehicle is very fast or very slow

NOTICE

For more details on the precautions of the rear corner radars, refer to More Details.

WARNING
  • Safe Exit Warning may not operate normally if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.

  • Safe Exit Warning may not operate for approximately 3 seconds after the vehicle is restarted, or the rear corner radars are initialized.

  • Even after starting the vehicle again, Safe Exit Warning not function properly when the obstruction or malfunction condition persists.