Precautions

Make sure that all the windows are closed. If window is open, the warning may operate by the sensor detecting an unintended movement (e.g. clothes or bugs).

The system is intended to detect the presence of a child sitting in the rear seat, but the warning may operate under the following conditions:

  • When the system may misidentify pets or other animals as a child.

  • When the sytem detects motion in the driver's or front passenger seat(ex. seat recline or relaxation mode).

  • When the vehicle is impacted, pushed, or shaken after it has been locked (e.g., during a car wash or due to external noise or vibration).

  • When metal or liquid objects are present inside the vehicle.

  • When stacked boxes or other objects fall over inside the vehicle.

WARNING

Even if your vehicle is equipped with the system, always make sure to check the rear​ seats before you leave the vehicle.​ System may not operate when:​

  • Movement does not continue for a certain period of time or the movement is small.​

  • A child is not seated in a child restraint system.

  • The detection may be weak if the signal is obstructed by the vehicle seat or Child Restraining System.

  • The passenger is a child over 6 years old or adults.

  • The passenger is covered with a fabric containing metallic substance such as a blanket.

  • An object in the vehicle blocks the sensor.

  • The sensor is contaminated by foreign material.

  • An animal at the rear seat is not large enough to be detected by the sensor or there is hardly any movement.

  • Attaching objects or modifying the interior ceiling, or the interior ceiling is deformed or damaged.

  • There are electric Interference around the vehicle.

  • Other environmental reasons that may affect the system.

NOTE

  • The second alert is activated only after the prior activation of the first alert.

  • The second alert activates only when the sensor is equipped in the vehicle.

  • If you do not want to use Rear Occupant Alert, press the OK button on the steering wheel when the first alert is displayed on the cluster. Doing so will deactivate the second alert one time. Members of Kia Connect Service can stop the alert through the app.

  • If the vehicle is started remotely (if equipped with Remote Start), inside movement detection will stop.

  • The first alert occurs after driving and then opening and closing the rear passenger door, or after opening and closing the rear passenger door and then driving.