Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW): (if equipped)
Reverse Parking Distance Warning will warn the driver if an obstacle is detected when the vehicle is backing up at low speeds.
Detecting sensor

[1] : Rear ultrasonic sensors
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensor.
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Reverse Parking Distance Warning may not operate normally when:
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Moisture is frozen on the sensor
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Sensor is covered with foreign matters, such as snow or water
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Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold.
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Sensor components are arbitrarily removed.
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The sensor is pushed, scratched or stuck with any hard and sharp objects that could damage the surface.
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High pressure water is directly applied to ultrasonic sensor.
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Reverse Parking Distance Warning may malfunction when:
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Driving on uneven road, gravel roads or bushes
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Objects that generates ultrasonic waves such as vehicle horns, loud motorcycle engine sound or truck air brakes are near the sensor
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Heavy rain or water spray is present
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Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are present near the sensor
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The sensor is covered with snow
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Affected by another vehicle's sensors
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Water flows on the surface of the sensor
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Installing the license plate differently from the original location
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The vehicle bumper height or sensor installation has been modified.
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Any non-factory equipment or accessories have been installed.
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The function will operate normally when such foreign matters are removed.
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The following objects may not be detected:
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Sharp or slim objects, such as ropes, chains or small poles
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Objects, which tend to absorb sensor frequency, such as clothes, spongy material or snow
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Objects smaller than 100 cm (40 in) in length and narrower than 14 cm (6 in) in diameter
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People, animal or objects located very close to the sensor.
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The indicator may operate differently when the people, animal or obstacle is located between sensors.
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Parking Distance Warning may not occur sequentially depending on vehicle speed or obstacle shape.
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Have the function be checked by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.