Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction

When Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster, and the function will turn off automatically or the function will be limited. We recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

When the side view mirror warning light is not working properly, the 'Check side view mirror warning light' warning message will appear on the cluster. We recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled

When the rear bumper around the rear corner radar or rear sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, or installing a trailer or carrier, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If this occurs, the 'Rear Cross-Traffic Safety Function disabled. Radar blocked' warning message will appear on the cluster.
The function will operate normally when such foreign material or trailer, etc. is removed.
If the function does not operate normally after it is removed, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly.
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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly in an area (for example: open terrain), where any substance are not detected after turning ON the engine.
Turn off Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist to install a trailer, carrier, etc., or remove the trailer, carrier, etc. to use Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.