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Malfunction and limitations

Malfunction

System check

When Remote Smart Parking Assist is not working properly, the 'Check Parking Assist' warning message will appear on the infotainment system screen. If the message appears, stop using the function, and we recommend that the function be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

System canceled

When Remote Smart Parking Assist is operating, the function can be canceled, and the 'Parking Assist Canceled' warning message may appear regardless of the parking order. Other messages may appear depending on the situations. Follow the instructions provided on the infotainment system screen while parking your vehicle with Remote Smart Parking Assist. Always look around and pay attention when using the function.

System standby

When 'Parking Assist Conditions Not Met' message appears, when Parking/View () button has been pressed and held, Remote Smart Parking Assist is in standby. After a while, press and hold the Parking/View () button again to see if the function works.

The message appears even when the smart key's battery is low. Check the smart key battery level.

Limitations

In the following circumstances, function performance to park or exit the vehicle may be limited, there may be a risk of collision, or Remote Smart Parking Assist may turn off. Park or exit the vehicle manually if necessary.

  • The parking space is curved or diagonal

  • There is an obstacle such as a trash can, bicycle, motorcycle, shopping cart, narrow pillar etc. near the parking space

  • There is a circular pillar or narrow pillar, or a pillar surrounded by objects such as fire extinguisher, etc. near the parking space

  • There is heavy snow, rain or wind

  • The vehicle is installed with a snow chain, spare tire or different size wheel

  • Tire pressure is lower or higher than the standard tire pressure

  • The road is bumpy

  • The road is slippery

  • The parking space is near a vehicle with higher ground clearance or big, such as a truck, etc.

  • Your vehicle is loaded with cargo longer or wider than your vehicle or a trailer is connected to your vehicle

  • The sensor is mounted or positioned incorrectly by an impact to the bumper

  • The parking space is Inclined

  • There is a problem with the wheel alignment

  • Your vehicle is leaned severely to one side

  • Front or rear ultrasonic sensors are not working properly or does not work (Refer to More Details.)

Remote Smart Parking Assist may not operate normally under the following circumstances:

  • Parking on inclines

    Park manually when parking oninclines.

  • Parking in snow

    Snow may interfere with sensor operation, or Remote Smart Parking Assist may cancel if the road is slippery while parking.

  • Parking on uneven road

    Remote Smart Parking Assist may cancel when the vehicle slips, or the vehicle cannot move due to road conditions such as pebbles or fragmented stones.

  • Parking behind a truck

    Do not use Remote Smart Parking Assist around vehicles with higher ground clearance, such as a bus, truck, etc. It may lead to an accident.

  • Parking near a pillar

    Remote Smart Parking Assist performance may reduce when there is a pillar or pillar surrounded by objects such as a fire extinguisher near the parking space.

  • Parking in a parking space with a vehicle on one side only

    If Remote Smart Parking Assist is used, when parking in a parking space with a vehicle only on one side, your vehicle may cross the parking line to avoid the parked vehicle.

  • Parking diagonal

    Remote Smart Parking Assist does not provide diagonal parking. Even if your vehicle was able to enter the parking space, do not use the function because the function cannot operate normally.