Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system
The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) is provided to help prevent exiting the vehicle with a rear passenger left in the vehicle.
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When you open the front door after opening and closing the rear door and turning off the engine, the "Check rear seat for passengers and belongings" warning message appears on the cluster.
You can activate or deactivate the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD display.
The option can be found under the following menu:
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Press the MODE button (
) several times on the steering wheel until 'User Settings' menu appears on the LCD.
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Select 'Convenience → Rear Occupant Alert' with the MOVE switch (
/ 
) and the OK button on the steering wheel.
If your vehicle is equipped with the infotainment system, the option can be found under the following menu:
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Press the SETUP button of the infotainment system.
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Select 'Vehicle → Convenience → Rear Occupant Alert' on the infotainment system screen.
The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user’s manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.
The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system does not actually detect objects or people in the rear seat. By using a rear door opened and closed history, the system informs the driver that there may be something in the rear seat.
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The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system uses a rear door opened and closed history.
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The history is reset after the driver turns off ignition normally, exits the vehicle and locks the door remotely using the remote keyless entry. So even if a rear door does not reopen, the ROA system warning can occur.
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For example, after the ROA system warning occur, if the driver does not lock the door, and drives again, the alert can occur.
The door lock system may not work if the electrical system is compromised. Accordingly, please train children passengers regarding how to open the car door manually before an emergency situation arises. That way, they would be able to open the door manually in the event an emergency situation arises.