Detecting Sensor (Front view camera and rear corner)
Front view camera
The front view camera is a sensor detecting the lane. If the sensor is covered with snow, rain or foreign substance, the function may temporarily be cancelled and not work properly. Always keep the sensor clean.
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Refer to More Details for cautions of the front camera sensor.
Rear corner radar
The rear corner radar are the sensors inside the rear bumper for detecting the side/rear areas. Always keep the rear bumper clean for proper operation of the function.
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The function may not work properly when the bumper has been damaged, or if the rear bumper has been replaced or repaired.
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The sensing range differs somewhat according to the width of the road. When the road is narrow, the function may detect other vehicles in the next lane.
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The function may turn off due to interference by electromagnetic waves.
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Always keep the sensors clean.
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Never disassemble the sensor component nor apply any impact on the sensor component.
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Be careful not to apply unnecessary force on the radar sensor or sensor cover. If the sensor is forcibly moved out of proper alignment, the function may not operate correctly. In this case, a warning message may not be displayed.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Do not apply foreign objects such as a bumper sticker or a bumper guard near the radar sensor or apply paint to the sensor area. Doing so may adversely affect the performance of the sensor.
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NEVER install any accessories or stickers on the front windshield, nor tint the front windshield.
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Pay extreme caution to keep the camera sensor out of water.
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NEVER place any reflective objects (i.e., white paper, mirror) over the crash pad. Any light reflection may cause a malfunction of the function.