Safe Exit Assist malfunction and limitations
Safe Exit Assist malfunction
A: Check blind-spot safety systems
When Safe Exit Assist is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the
master (
) warning light will appear on the cluster. If there is a malfunction in Safe Exit Assist, a warning message will be displayed
on the cluster display for a certain period, and the master warning light () will turn on. If it does not work properly, we recommend you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Have Safe Exit Assist be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
A: Check side view mirror warning light
When the outside rearview mirror warning light is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for
several seconds, and the Master warning light () will appear on the cluster.
Have Safe Exit Assist be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Safe Exit Assist 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 Assist.
A: Blind-spot safety systems disabled. Radar blocked
At this time, the warning message and master warning light () are displayed on the cluster display, but it does not indicate a malfunction of Safe Exit Assist.
Safe Exit Assist will operate properly when such foreign material or trailer, etc., is removed, and then the vehicle is restarted.
If Safe Exit Assist does not operate properly after it is removed, Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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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 (for example, open terrain) where any objects 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 or remove a trailer, carrier, or another 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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Getting out of the vehicle where trees or grass are overgrown
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Getting out of the vehicle where the road is wet
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The approaching vehicle is 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 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 vehicle again, Safe Exit Assist may not function properly when the obstruction or malfunction condition persists.