Limitations of Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist

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

  • There is a problem with the vehicle

    • Any non-factory equipment or accessory is installed

    • Braking system components, such as brake discs and calipers, are modified

    • Wheels are misaligned or suspension components are modified

    • Accessories are attached to the steering wheel or steering components are modified

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

    • Bumper height or refar ultrasonic sensor installation has been modified

    • If there is severe tilting of the overall height due to abnormal tire pressure or excessive loading in the cargo area

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

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

    • A snow chain, spare tire, or wheel of a different size is installed

  • There is a problem with the surroundings

    • Wide view camera(s) 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 20 km/h (12 mph)) or blowing perpendicular to the rear bumper

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

    • An object that generates ultrasonic waves is nearby

    • A wireless device with a transmission function operates near the rear ultrasonic sensor

    • It is affected by another vehicle's parking distance warning function

    • The road is slippery or inclined

  • There is a problem with pedestrians or objects

    • The pedestrians are difficult to detect

    • 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 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 (for example, pole, bush, curbs, carts, edge of a wall, etc.)

    • The pedestrian or the object is moving

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

    • There is a large object such as a wall is behind the pedestrian or the object

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

    • The object is not parallel to the rear bumper

    • The face of the object is not parallel to the bumper

  • There is a problem with the driving conditions

    • The driver drives the vehicle immediately after shifting to R (Reverse) or D (Drive)

    • The driver accelerates or circles the vehicle

    • The vehicle is driven immediately after starting the vehicle

WARNING

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

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

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

  • 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 Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist. Doing so may lead to vehicle damage or injuries.

  • Always keep the wide angle cameras and ultrasonic sensors clean.

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

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

  • Do not apply objects, such as a bumper sticker or a bumper guard, near the wide angle cameras or ultrasonic sensors or apply paint to the bumper. Doing so may adversely affect the performance of Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist.

  • Never disassemble or apply impact on the wide angle cameras or the components of the ultrasonic sensor.

  • Do not apply unnecessary force on the wide angle cameras or the ultrasonic sensors. Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly if the wide angle cameras or the ultrasonic sensor(s) is forcibly moved out of proper alignment. Kia recommends that you visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

  • 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, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist warning may not sound.

  • Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not work properly if the bumper has been damaged, replaced or repaired.

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

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

  • The brake control may not operate 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

  • Check your brake fluid and brake pad conditions regularly. The brake performance may decrease depending on brake conditions.

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

NOTE

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