Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) System
The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) is provided to help prevent exiting the vehicle with a rear passenger left in the vehicle.
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When you open the front door after opening and closing the rear door and turning off the engine, the "Check rear seats" warning message appears on the cluster.
You can activate or deactivate the ROA from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD display. If your vehicle is equipped with an infotainment system, you can learn how to setup on the website via QR code in the infotainment quick reference guide.
If your vehicle is equipped with the infotainment system, the option can be found under the following menu:
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Press the SETUP button of the infotainment system.
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Press 'Vehicle → Convenience → Rear Occupant Alert' on the infotainment system screen.
The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system does not actually detect objects or people in the rear seat. By using a rear door opened and closed history, the system informs the driver that there may be something in the rear seat.
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The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system uses a rear door opened and closed history.
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The history is reset after the driver turns off ignition normally, exits the vehicle and locks the door remotely. So even if a rear door does not reopen, the ROA system alert can occur.
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For example, after the ROA system alert occurs, if the driver does not lock the door, and drives again, the alert can occur.
The door lock system may not work if the electrical system is compromised. Accordingly, please train children passengers regarding how to open the car door manually before an emergency situation arises. That way, they would be able to open the door manually in the event an emergency situation arises.
2nd alert operation (if equipped)
After the first alert, the second alert operates when any movement is detected in the vehicle after the driver's door is closed and all the doors are locked. The horn will sound for approximately 25 seconds. Also, a text message is sent to members of Kia Connect Services (if equipped). If the system continues to detect a movement, the alert operates up to 8 times. Unlock the doors with the smart key to stop the alert.
The system detects movement in the vehicle for 10 minutes after the door is locked.