Rear occupant alert (ROA) system

The ROA reduces the risk that a rear passenger will be inadvertently left in the vehicle.

Make sure that all the windows are closed when the ROA is operational. If the window is open, the alert may be activated by wind, insects, leaves, or other movement in the rear seat area.

1st alert

When you open the front door after opening and closing the rear door and turning off the engine, a warning message appears on the cluster.

This occurs under the following conditions:

  • After driving the vehicle

  • A rear door was opened and closed either before or after driving

Operation

You can activate or deactivate the ROA on the infotainment system screen as follows:

  1. Tap the SETUP button on the infotainment system.

  2. Tap Setup > Vehicle > Convenience > Rear Occupant Alert on the infotainment system screen.

NOTE

Make sure that all the windows are closed. If the window is open, the alert may activate when the sensor detects unintended movement, such as wind or bugs.

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  1. Check rear seat for passengers and belongings

  2. Do not leave children or pets alone.

  • If you do not want to use the ROA system, press the OK button on the steering wheel when the 1st alert is displayed on the cluster. It deactivates the 2nd alert once.

  • If boxes or objects are stacked in the vehicle, the system may not detect the obstacle. The warning may also activate if a box or object falls.

  • The sensor may not operate normally if it is obscured by foreign substances.

  • The alert may activate if movement in the driver or passenger seat is detected.

  • A car wash or other surrounding vibration or noise may activate the alert with the doors locked.

  • Remote start stops inside movement detection.

WARNING

Even if your vehicle is equipped with the ROA system, always make sure you check the rear seat before you exit the vehicle.

The alert may not operate if:

  • The movement is small or does not continue for a certain period of time.

  • A child sits on a vehicle seat without a child car seat.

  • The rear passenger is covered with an obstacle such as a blanket.

  • Always be cautious of the passenger’s safety, as the detection function and 2nd alert may not operate depending on the surrounding environment and certain conditions.

  • The seat or child restraint seat moves away from the sensor when the seat’s position is adjusted.

CAUTION

The door lock system may not work if the electrical system is compromised. Please train child passengers to open the car door manually before an emergency situation arises.