Limitations of Parking Distance Warning

Parking Distance Warning may operate abnormally or unexpectedly under the following circumstances:

  • Moisture is frozen to the sensor

  • The sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow, ice, or water. (Parking Distance Warning operates properly when you remove such substances.)

  • The weather is extremely hot or cold.

  • The sensor or sensor assembly is damaged.

  • You press the surface of the sensor hard or hit it with a hard object.

  • You scratch the surface of the sensor with a sharp object.

  • The sensors or its surrounding area is directly sprayed with high pressure washer

Parking Distance Warning may malfunction when:

  • Heavy rain or water spray is present.

  • Water flows across the surface of the sensor.

  • Affected by another vehicle’s sensors

  • The sensor is covered with snow or ice.

  • You are driving on an uneven road, gravel road, or road with dense overgrowth.

  • Objects that generate ultrasonic waves are near the sensor.

  • The license plate is installed in a different spot from the original location.

  • The vehicle bumper height or ultrasonic sensor installation has been modified.

  • You have attached equipment or accessories near the ultrasonic sensors.

  • Objects emitting ultrasonic waves (such as a vehicle’s horn, motorcycle engine, or large vehicle air brakes) are nearby.

The following objects may not be detected:

  • Slim objects such as ropes, chains, or small poles.

  • Narrow objects, such as the corners of a square column.

  • Objects that tend to absorb ultrasonic waves, such as clothes, spongy material, or snow.

  • Objects smaller than 40 in (100 cm) in length and narrower than 6 in (14 cm) in diameter.

  • Pedestrians, animals, or objects that are very close to the ultrasonic sensors.

  • Objects in the side space between the front ultrasonic sensor and the rear ultrasonic sensor or approaching the side space.

WARNING
  • Parking Distance Warning is a supplemental function. The operation of Parking Distance Warning can be affected by several factors (including environmental conditions). It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the front and rear views before and while parking.

  • Your new vehicle warranty does not cover any accidents or damage to the vehicle due to the malfunction of Parking Distance Warning.

  • Pay close attention when driving near objects, pedestrians, and especially children. Some objects may not be detected by the ultrasonic sensors, due to the objects distance, size, or material, all of which can limit the effectiveness of the sensor.

  • Parking Distance Warning does not warn you in the order of detection. It varies depending on the speed of the vehicle or the shape of a person, animal, or object.

  • If Parking Distance Warning does not operate properly, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.