Malfunction and limitations
Malfunction
When Safe Exit 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. Have the function be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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 Assist.
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. Always keep it clean.
If the function does not operate normally after it is removed, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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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 (e.g., open terrain), where any substance are not detected after turning ON the engine.
Turn off Safe Exit Assist to install a trailer, carrier, etc., or remove the trailer, carrier, etc. to use Safe Exit Assist.
Limitations
Safe Exit Assist 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
For more details on the precautions of the rear corner radars, refer to More Details.
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Safe Exit Assist may not operate normally 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.