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Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations

Safe Exit Warning malfunction

When Safe Exit Warning is not working properly, the 'Check Blind-Spot Safety system(s)' warning message will appear on the cluster, and the function will turn off automatically or the function will be limited. Have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Safe Exit Warning disabled

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 Warning.

If this occurs, the 'Blind-Spot Safety system(s) disabled. Radar blocked' warning message will appear on the cluster.

The function will operate normally when such foreign material or trailer, etc. is removed, and then the engine is restarted.

If the function does not operate normally after it is removed, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING
  • Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Safe Exit Warning may not properly operate.

  • Safe Exit Warning may not properly operate in an area (e.g., open terrain), where any substance are not detected right after the engine is turned on, or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material right after the engine is turned on.

CAUTION

Turn off Safe Exit Warning to install a trailer, carrier, etc., or remove the trailer, carrier, etc. to use Safe Exit Warning.

Limitations of Safe Exit Warning

Safe Exit Warning may not operate normally, or the function may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:

  • Getting out of the vehicle where trees or grass are overgrown

  • Getting out of the vehicle where the road is wet

  • The approaching vehicle is very fast or very slow

NOTICE

For more details on the precautions of the rear corner radars, refer to More Details.

WARNING
  • Safe Exit Warning may not operate normally if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.

  • Safe Exit Warning may not operate for 3 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the rear corner radars are initialized.