Limitations of Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist

Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not assist you with braking, even if there are pedestrians or objects behind the vehicle, under the following circumstances:

  • There is a problem with the vehicle:

    • You install any non-factory equipment or accessory.

    • You modify the braking system components, such as brake discs and calipers.

    • The wheels are misaligned, or the suspension components are modified.

    • You have attached accessories to the steering wheel or modified the steering components.

    • Your vehicle is unstable due to an accident or other causes.

    • You have modified the bumper height or ultrasonic sensor installation.

    • The overall height of the vehicle is severely tilted due to abnormal tire pressure or excessive loading in the cargo area.

    • Wide view camera(s) or ultrasonic sensor(s) is damaged

    • Wide view camera(s) or the ultrasonic sensor(s) is stained with foreign material, such as snow, dirt, etc.

    • You modify the braking system components, such as brake discs and calipers.

    • The wheels are misaligned, or the suspension components are modified.

    • You have attached accessories to the steering wheel or modified the steering components.

    • A snow chain, spare tire, or wheel of a different size is installed

  • There is a problem with the surroundings:

    • There is a pattern on the road.

    • There is a shadow or reflected light on the ground

    • Pedestrians or objects are near the vehicle’s path.

    • You are driving through a narrow track or a parking space.

    • You are driving on an uneven road such as an unpaved road, gravel road, speed bump, or inclined road.

    • You have installed a trailer or carrier near the rear corner radar.

    • Wide view cameras are obscured by a light source or by inclement weather, such as heavy rain, fog, snow, and so on.

    • The surrounding is very bright or very dark

    • Outside temperature is extremely high or low.

    • The wind is either strong (above 12 mph (20 km/h)) or blowing perpendicular to the rear bumper.

    • When objects emitting ultrasonic waves, such as a vehicle horn, engine of motorcycle, or large vehicle air brake are nearby

    • Objects that generate ultrasonic waves are near the sensor.

    • A wireless device with a transmission function is operating near the rear ultrasonic sensor.

    • Your vehicle is affected by another vehicle’s parking distance warning function.

    • Objects generating excessive noise, such as vehicle horns, loud motorcycle vehicles or truck air brakes, are near your vehicle

    • Objects that generate ultrasonic waves are near your vehicle.

    • A wireless device with a power electric system operates near the rear ultrasonic sensor

    • Your vehicle is affected by another vehicle’s parking distance warning function.

    • The road is slippery or inclined.

  • There is a problem with pedestrians or objects

    • The pedestrian is difficult to detect.

    • There is ground height difference between the vehicle and the pedestrian

    • The image of the pedestrian in the wide-rear view camera is indistinguishable from the background

    • The pedestrian is near the rear edge of the vehicle.

    • The pedestrian is not standing upright.

    • The pedestrian is either very short or very tall to detect

    • The pedestrian is wearing clothing that easily blends into the background, making them difficult to detect.

    • The pedestrian is wearing clothing that does not reflect ultrasonic waves well

    • Size, thickness, height, or shape of the object does not reflect ultrasonic waves well (for example, pole, bush, curbs, carts, edge of a wall, etc.)

    • The pedestrian or object is moving.

    • The pedestrian or the object is very close to the rear of the vehicle

    • There is a large object such as a wall is behind the pedestrian or the object

    • The object is not located near the front or rear center of your vehicle.

    • The object is not parallel with the rear bumper.

    • The face of the object is not parallel with the rear bumper.

  • There is a problem with the driving conditions

    • The driver drives the vehicle immediately after shifting to R (Reverse) or D (Drive)

    • The driver accelerates or circles the vehicle

    • The vehicle is driven immediately after starting the vehicle

WARNING

  • Always pay extreme caution while driving. The driver is responsible for controlling the brake for safe driving.

  • Always look around your vehicle to make sure there are no pedestrians or objects before moving the vehicle.

  • The performance of Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may vary under certain conditions. If the vehicle’s speed is above 2 mph (4 km/h), Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate only when pedestrians are detected. Always look around and pay attention when driving your vehicle.

  • Some objects may not be detected by the rear ultrasonic sensors due to the objects distance, size, or material, all of which can limit the effectiveness of the sensor.

  • Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly or may operate unnecessarily depending on the road conditions and surroundings.

  • Do not solely rely on Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist. Doing so may lead to vehicle damage or injuries.

  • Always keep the wide angle cameras and ultrasonic sensors clean.

  • Do not use any cleanser containing acid or alkaline detergents when cleaning the camera lens. Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly with water.

  • Do not spray the wide angle cameras or the rear ultrasonic sensors or their surrounding area directly with a high pressure washer. It may cause the wide angle cameras or the ultrasonic sensors to malfunction.

  • Do not apply objects, such as a bumper sticker or a bumper guard, near the wide angle cameras or ultrasonic sensors or apply paint to the bumper. Doing so may adversely affect the performance of Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist.

  • Never disassemble or apply impact on the wide angle cameras or the components of the ultrasonic sensor.

  • Do not apply unnecessary force on the wide angle cameras or the ultrasonic sensors. Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly if the wide angle cameras or the ultrasonic sensor(s) is forcibly moved out of proper alignment. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

  • You may hear noise when braking suddenly to avoid a collision.

  • If any other warning sound (such as the seatbelt warning chime) is already generated, the Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist warning may not sound.

  • Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not work properly if the bumper has been damaged, replaced, or repaired.

  • Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.

  • Playing the vehicle audio system at a high volume may prevent passengers from hearing Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist warning sounds.

  • The brake control may not operate properly depending on the status of Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

    There will only be a warning when:

    • The ESC warning light is illuminated.

    • ESC is engaged in a different function.

  • Check your brake fluid and brake pad conditions regularly. The brake performance may decrease depending on brake conditions.

  • Turn OFF Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist when towing a trailer. If you are towing and moving in reverse, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist will detect the trailer and activate.

NOTE

Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist can detect a pedestrian or an object when:

  • A pedestrian is standing behind the vehicle.

  • A large obstacle, such as another vehicle, is parked in the rear center of your vehicle.