Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations
Safe Exit Warning malfunction

When Blind-Spot Collision Warning or Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is not working properly, the ‘Check Blind-Spot Safety system’ warning message will appear on the cluster, and the function will turn off automatically or the function will be limited. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

When the outside rear view mirror warning light is not working properly, the ‘Check side view mirror warning light’ warning message will appear on the cluster. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Safe Exit Warning disabled

When the rear bumper around the rear corner 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 Safe Exit Warning. If this occurs, the ‘Blind-Spot Safety system disabled. Radar blocked’ warning message will appear on the cluster.The function will operate normally when such foreign matters or trailer, etc. is removed, and then the engine is restarted.
If the function does not operate normally after it is removed, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

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Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Blind-Spot Collision Warning or Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate.
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Blind-Spot Collision Warning or Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain) where any substance are not detected right after the engine is turned on, or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign matters right after the engine is turned on.

Turn off Safety Exit Warning to install a trailer, carrier, etc., or remove the trailer, carrier, etc. to use Safety Exit Warning.
Limitations of Safe Exit Warning
Safety Exit Warning may not operate normally, or the function may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:
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Driving through a narrow road where trees or grass or overgrown
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Driving on a wet road surface, such as a puddle in the road
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The speed of the other vehicle is very fast or slow that it passes by your vehicle in a short time

For more details on the limitations of the rear corner radar, refer to More Details.

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Safety Exit Warning may not operate normally if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.
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Safety Exit Warning may not operate for 3 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the rear corner radars are initialized.