After starting the vehicle, a beep will sound once when the gear is shifted to R (Reverse) to indicate Reverse Parking Distance Warning is operating normally.

However, if one or more of the following occurs, first check whether the ultrasonic sensor is damaged or blocked with foreign material. If it still does not work properly, Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

• The audible warning does not sound.

• The buzzer sounds intermittently.

• The warning message appears on the cluster.

A: Ultrasonic sensor error or blockage

A: Parking Distance Warning system limited. Ultrasonic sensor blocked

If this occurs, the warning message appears on the cluster. Reverse Parking Distance Warning will operate properly when snow, rain or foreign material is removed.

If Reverse Parking Distance Warning does not operate properly after obstruction (snow, rain, or foreign material) is removed (including trailer, carrier, etc., from the rear bumper), Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

• Reverse Parking Distance Warning may not operate normally when:

  • Moisture is frozen to the sensor (Reverse Parking Distance Warning will operate normally when it is melted.)

  • Sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or water (Reverse Parking Distance Warning will operate normally when such foreign material are removed.)

  • The weather is extremely hot or cold

  • The sensor or sensor assembly is disassembled

  • The surface of the sensor is pressed hard or an impact is applied with a hard object

  • The surface of the sensor is scratched with a sharp object

  • The sensors or its surrounding area is directly sprayed with high pressure washer

• Reverse Parking Distance Warning may malfunction when:

  • Heavy rain or water spray is present

  • Water flows on the surface of the sensor

  • Affected by another vehicle's sensors

  • The sensor is covered with snow

  • Driving on uneven road, gravel roads or bushes

  • Objects that generates ultrasonic waves are near the sensor

  • Installing the license plate differently from the original location

  • The vehicle bumper height or ultrasonic sensor installation has been modified

  • Attaching equipments or accessories around the ultrasonic sensors

• The following objects may not be detected:

  • Sharp or slim objects, such as ropes, chains or small poles.

  • Objects, which tend to absorb sensor frequency, such as clothes, spongy material or snow.

  • Objects smaller than 100 cm (40 in) in length and narrower than 14 cm (6 in) in diameter.

  • Pedestrians, animals or objects that are very close to the ultrasonic sensors