Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations
Safe Exit Warning malfunction
When Safe Exit Warning is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster, and the master warning light (
) will appear on the cluster. Have Safe Exit Warning be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
When the side view mirror warning light is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the master warning light (
) will appear on the cluster. Have Safe Exit Warning be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Safe Exit Warning disabled
When the rear bumper around the rear corner radar or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, installing a trailer, carrier or other equipment, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Safe Exit Warning.
At this time, a warning message will appear on the cluster, but it is not a Safe Exit Warning malfunction. After foreign material has been removed or the trailer, carrier, or other equipment has been removed and then engine is restarted. Safe Exit Warning will operate normally. Always keep it clean.
If Safe Exit Warning does not operate normally after vehicle rear luggage, other equipment or foreign material is removed, have the vehicle be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Safe Exit Warning may not properly operate.
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Safe Exit Warning may not properly operate in an area (e.g., open terrain), where any substance are not detected right after the engine is turned on, or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material right after the engine is turned on.
Turn off Safe Exit Warning to install a trailer, carrier, etc., or remove the trailer, carrier, etc. to use Safe Exit Assist.