Safe Exit Assist malfunction and limitations
Safe Exit Assist malfunction
A: Check Blind-Spot Safety system
When Safe Exit Assist is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the
master (
) warning light will appear on the cluster. Have Safe Exit Assist be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
A: Check side view mirror warning light
When the outside rearview mirror warning light is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for
several seconds, and the master () warning light will appear on the cluster. Have Safe Exit Assist be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Safe Exit Assist disabled
A: Blind-Spot Safety system disabled. Radar blocked
When the rear bumper around the rear corner radar or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, or installing a trailer or carrier, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Safe Exit Assist.
If this occurs, the warning message will appear on the cluster.
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, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Safe Exit Assist may not properly operate.
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Safe Exit Assist may not properly operate in an area (for example, open terrain) where any objects are not detected right after the vehicle is turned on, or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material right after the vehicle is turned on.
Turn off Safe Exit Assist to install or remove a trailer, carrier, or other attachments. Turn on Safe Exit Assist when finished.
Limitations of Safe Exit Assist
Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly, or it may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:
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Getting out of the vehicle where trees or grass are overgrown
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Getting out of the vehicle where the road is wet
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The approaching vehicle is very fast or very slow
For more details on the limitations of the rear corner radar, refer to More Details.
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Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.
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Safe Exit Assist may not operate for 3 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the rear corner radars are initialized.
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Even if restarting the vehicle with the sensors blocked or malfunctioned, Safe Exit Assist may not properly operate as the function maintains the last setting.