Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning malfunction and limitations
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning malfunction
When Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning is not working properly, the 'Check rear cross-traffic safety system’ warning message will appear on the cluster, and the function will turn off automatically, or the function will be limited. We recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
When the outside rearview mirror warning light is not working properly, the ‘Check outside mirror warning icon’ warning message will appear on the cluster. We recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning disabled
When the rear bumper around the rear-side radar or sensor is covered with foreign matters, such as snow or rain, or installing a trailer or carrier, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning.
If this occurs, the 'Rear cross-traffic safety disabled. Radar blocked' warning message will appear on the cluster.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning will operate properly when such foreign matters or trailer, etc. is removed.
If Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning does not operate properly after it is removed, We recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may not properly operate.
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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may not properly operate in an area (for example, open terrain), where any objects are not detected after turning on the engine.
Turn off Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning to install or remove a trailer, carrier, or another attachment. Turn on Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning when finished.
Limitations of Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may not operate properly, or it may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:
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Departing from where trees or grass is overgrown
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Departing from where roads are wet
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Speed of the approaching vehicle is fast or slow
For more details on the limitations of the rear corner radar, refer to More Details.
[A]: Structure
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Driving near a vehicle or structure
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may be limited when driving near a vehicle or structure, and may not detect the vehicle approaching from the left or right. If this occurs, the function may not warn the driver when necessary.
Always check your surroundings whilst backing up.
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When the vehicle is in a complex parking environment
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may detect vehicles which are parking or pulling out near your vehicle (for example, a vehicle leaving beside your vehicle, a vehicle parking or pulling out in the rear area, a vehicle approaching your vehicle making a turn, etc.). If this occurs, the function may unnecessarily warn the driver.
Always check your surroundings whilst backing up.
[A]: Vehicle
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When the vehicle is parked diagonally
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may be limited when backing up diagonally, and may not detect the vehicle approaching from the left or right. If this occurs, the function may not warn the driver when necessary.
Always check your surroundings whilst backing up.
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When the vehicle is on or near a slope
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may be limited when the vehicle is on a uphill or downhill slope, or near it, and may not detect the vehicle approaching from the left or right. If this occurs, the function may not warn the driver when necessary.
Always check your surroundings whilst backing up.
[A]: Structure, [B]: Wall
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Pulling into the parking space where there is a structure
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may detect vehicles passing by in front of you when parking backwards into a parking space with a wall or structure in the rear or side area. If this occurs, the function may unnecessarily warn the driver.
Always check your surroundings whilst backing up.
When the vehicle is parked rearward
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may detect vehicles passing by behind you when parking backwards into a parking space. If this occurs, the function may unnecessarily warn the driver.
Always check your surroundings whilst backing up.
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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may not operate properly if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.
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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may not operate for 3 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the rear corner radars are initialized.