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Detecting sensor

Rear corner radar

Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensor.

Caution

Take the following precautions to maintain optimal performance of the detecting sensor:

  • Never disassemble the rear corner radar or radar assembly, or apply any impact on it.

  • If the rear corner radar have been replaced or repaired. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner .

  • If there is impact on the rear corner radar or near the radar, even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Blind-Spot Safety system may not operate properly. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Use only genuine parts to repair the rear bumper where the rear corner radar is located.

  • Do not apply license plate frame or object, such as a bumper sticker, film or a bumper guard near the rear corner radar.

  • The function may not work properly if the bumper has been replaced, or the surroundings of the rear corner radar has been damaged or paint has been applied.

  • If a trailer, carrier, etc. is installed, it may adversely affect the performance of the rear corner radar or the function may not operate.

Caution

For more details on the precautions of the front view camera, refer to More Details.