Remote Smart Parking Assist malfunction and limitations
Remote Smart Parking Assist malfunction
Remote Smart Parking Assist check

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Check Parking Assist
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Visit a nearby service center.
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 Kia recommends that you contact an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Remote Smart Parking Assist canceled

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Parking Assist canceled.
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Please refer to owner's manual.
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.
Remote Smart Parking Assist standby

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Parking Assist conditions not met
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Please refer to owner's manual.
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
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The message appears even when the smart key's battery is low. Check the smart key battery level.
The message appears when EV mode is Utility mode. Refer to the quick reference guide for further information on Utility mode.
The guidance will be displayed even when the EV mode is in Utility mode. For more information, refer to the quick guide ‘Utility Mode’.
Limitations of Remote Smart Parking Assist
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.
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When accessories are attached to the steering wheel or steering system components have been modified
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The vehicle is installed with a snow chain, spare tire or different size wheel
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Braking system components, such as brake discs and calipers are modified
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Tire pressure is lower or higher than the standard tire pressure
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Your vehicle is loaded with cargo longer or wider than your vehicle or a trailer is connected to your vehicle
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If the wheel alignment is misaligned or the suspension components have been modified
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Your vehicle is leaned severely to one side
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Your vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch
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The license plate is installed differently from the original location
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There is a person, animal or object above or below the ultrasonic sensor when Remote Smart Parking Assist is activated
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When parking space is narrow
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There is an obstacle such as a person, animal or object (trash can, bicycle, motorcycle, shopping cart, narrow pillar etc.) near the parking space
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There is a circular pillar or narrow pillar, or a pillar surrounded by objects such as fire extinguisher, etc. near the parking space
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The road surface is bumpy (curbstone, speed bump, etc.)
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The road is slippery
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The parking space is near a vehicle with higher ground clearance or big, such as a truck, etc.
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The parking space is Inclined
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If the parking space with parking lines has a wet surface due to snow or puddles, or if there are pavement markers on the surface
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If the surface around the parking space with parking lines is uneven due to road cracks
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If the parking lines are too thin or too thick
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If some of the parking lines are erased or blurred
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If the parking lines are obstructed by a person, animal, or objects such as snow or boxes
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There is heavy wind
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Operating Remote Parking Assist on uneven roads, gravel roads, bushes, etc.
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The performance of the ultrasonic sensor is affected by extremely hot or cold weather
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The ultrasonic sensor is covered with snow or water
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An object that generates ultrasonic waves is nearby
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A wireless device with a reduction gear function operates near the ultrasonic sensors
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Your vehicle is affected by another vehicle's Parking Distance Warning
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The sensor is mounted or positioned incorrectly by an impact to the bumper
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When the ultrasonic sensor cannot detect the following objects
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Sharp or slim objects, such as ropes, chains or small poles
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Objects smaller than 100 cm (40 in) in length and narrower than 14 cm (6 in) in diameter
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Objects which tend to absorb sensor frequency, such as clothes, spongy material or snow
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A person, animal or object is too close from the sensor
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When the wide-angle camera incorrectly or fails to detect parking lines or objects
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When there is a low object (such as a curb), a sharp object, or a thin object (such as a rope)
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When a person, animal or object is too close or too far from the vehicle
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When there is an object high above the ground, such as a pickup truck.
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If there is dirt or water droplets on the camera
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If there is strong lighting around the camera
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When the surroundings are very dark
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When light reflection occurs depending on road surface conditions
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Remote Smart Parking Assist may not operate normally under the following circumstances:

Park manually when parking on inclines.

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.

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.

Remote Smart Parking Assist performance may reduce or collision with an obstacle may occur when there is a narrow object, circular pillar, square pillar, or a pillar surrounded by objects such as a fire extinguisher, etc. near the parking space. The driver should park the vehicle manually.

If Remote Smart Parking Assist is used, In a parking space where the alignment of the adjacent vehicle is not correct, your vehicle may cross the parking line to avoid the parked vehicle. However, if the parking lines are present and properly recognized, Remote Smart Parking Assist helps the driver park in parallel along the parking lines.

Remote Smart Parking Assist may not operate properly when leaving a parking space that is narrow and near a wall. Always check for pedestrians, animals, objects while leaving.

For your safety, Remote Smart Parking Assist does not search for parking spaces at areas with narrow parking spaces that are narrower than the minimum space required for parking.

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

Remote Smart Parking Assist does not work normally in places where parking lines are not parallel. Even if a parking space is recognized, do not use it.

Remote Smart Parking Assist does not work properly on sloped or curved road surfaces even if there are parking lines. Even if a parking space is recognized, do not use it.

Remotely moving forward or backward function may not operate properly in a diagonal parking space.

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It is the driver's responsibility to park and exit safely. Use Remote Smart Parking Assist while checking your surroundings at all times when parking and exiting. Under various environmental conditions, braking control may not operate because people, animals, other vehicles or objects around the vehicle may not be properly detected. If there is a risk of collision with a nearby obstacle, release the control button to stop the function.
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When using Remote Smart Parking Assist, stay out of the way in the direction the vehicle moves for your safety.
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Always check surroundings when using Remote Smart Parking Assist. You may collide with pedestrians, animals, or objects if they are near the sensor or are in the sensor's blind spot area.
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A collision may occur if a pedestrian, animal, or object suddenly appears while Remote Smart Parking Assist is operating.
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Do not use Remote Smart Parking Assist when under the influence of alcohol.
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Do not let children or other people to use the smart key.
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If Remote Smart Parking Assist is used continuously for a long period, it may adversely affect Remote Smart Parking Assist performance.
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Remote Smart Parking Assist may not operate normally if the vehicle needs wheel alignment adjustment such as when the vehicle tilts to one side. Kia recommends that you contact an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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Noise may be heard when braking occurs by Remote Smart Parking Assist or when the brake pedal is depressed by the driver.
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Remote Smart Parking Assist may suddenly apply the brake to avoid collision.
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Use Remote Smart Parking Assist only in a parking space that is large enough for the vehicle to move safely.

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If the 3rd stage warning (continuous beep) of the Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning sounds while Remote Smart Parking Assist is operating, it means the obstacle detected is close to your vehicle. At this time, Remote Smart Parking Assist will temporarily stop operating. Make sure there are no pedestrians, animals, or objects around your vehicle.
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Depending on brake operation, the stop lights may come on while the vehicle is moving.
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If the vehicle is remotely started that has been parked in cold weather for a long time, the operation of Remote Parking function may be delayed or canceled depending on vehicle condition.