Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations
Safe Exit Warning malfunction
A: Check Driver Assistance system.
When Safe Exit Assist is not working properly, a warning message will appear on the instrument cluster for several seconds,
and the master (
) warning light will appear on the cluster. If there is a malfunction in Safe Exit Assist, a warning message will be displayed
on the instrument cluster display for a certain period, and the master warning light () will turn on. If it does not work properly, visit an authorized Kia dealer.
A: Check side-view mirror warning light
When the outside rear-view mirror warning light is not working properly, a warning message will appear on the instrument cluster
for several seconds, and the master () warning light will appear on the instrument cluster.
Have Safe Exit Assist be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Safe Exit Assist disabled
When the rear bumper around the rear corner radar or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow, rain, a trailer or carrier, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Safe Exit Assist.
A: Driver Assistance system limited. Radar blocked.
A warning message and master warning light () are displayed on the instrument cluster, but it does not indicate a malfunction of Safe Exit Assist.
Safe Exit Assist will operate properly when such foreign material or trailer, etc., is removed, and then the vehicle is restarted.
If Safe Exit Assist does not operate properly after it is removed, visit an authorized Kia dealer.
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Even though a warning message does not appear on the instrument cluster, Safe Exit Assist may not properly operate.
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Safe Exit Assist may not properly operate in an open terrain where any objects are not detected or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material immediately after the vehicle is turned on, or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material.
You can check it in the service message of the utility information view of the instrument cluster display window.
Turn off Safe Exit Assist to install or remove a trailer, carrier, or another attachment. Turn on Safe Exit Assist when finished.
Limitations of Safe Exit Warning
Safe Exit Warning may not operate normally, or Safe Exit Warning may operate unexpectedly under the following conditions:
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Exiting the vehicle where there is overgrown foliage
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Exiting the vehicle where the road is wet
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An approaching vehicle is moving very fast or very slow
For more details on the precautions of the rear corner radars, refer to More Details.
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Safe Exit Warning may not operate normally if interfered with by strong electromagnetic waves.
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Safe Exit Warning may not operate for approximately 3 seconds after the vehicle is restarted, or the rear corner radars are initialized.
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Even after starting the vehicle again, Safe Exit Warning not function properly if the obstruction or malfunction condition persists.