Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) (if equipped)
Reverse Parking Distance Warning will warn the driver if an obstacle is detected when the vehicle is backing up at low speeds.
Detecting sensor


[1] : Rear ultrasonic sensors
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.

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Reverse Parking Distance Warning may not operate normally when:
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Moisture is frozen on the sensor
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Sensor is covered with foreign matters, such as snow or water
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Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold.
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Sensor components are arbitrarily removed.
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The sensor is pushed, scratched or stuck with any hard and sharp objects that could damage the surface.
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High pressure water is directly applied to ultrasonic sensor.
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Reverse Parking Distance Warning may malfunction when:
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Driving on uneven road, gravel roads or bushes
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Objects that generates ultrasonic waves such as vehicle horns, loud motorcycle engine sound or truck air brakes are near the sensor
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Heavy rain or water spray is present
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Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are present near the sensor
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The sensor is covered with snow
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Affected by another vehicle's sensors
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Water flows on the surface of the sensor
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Installing the license plate differently from the original location
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The vehicle bumper height or sensor installation has been modified.
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Any non-factory equipment or accessories have been installed.
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The function will operate normally when such foreign matters are removed.
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The following objects may not be detected:
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Sharp or slim objects, such as ropes, chains or small poles
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Objects, which tend to absorb sensor frequency, such as clothes, spongy material or snow
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Objects smaller than 100 m (40 in) in length and narrower than 14 cm (6 in) in diameter
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People, animal or objects located very close to the sensor.
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The indicator may operate differently when the people, animal or obstacle is located between sensors.
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Parking Distance Warning may not occur sequentially depending on vehicle speed or obstacle shape.
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Have the function be checked by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.