After starting the vehicle, a beep will sound when the gear is shifted to R (Reverse) to indicate Parking Distance Warning is operating properly.

However, if one or more of the following occurs, first check whether the ultrasonic sensor is damaged or blocked with foreign material. If it still does not work properly, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• The direction of Parking Distance Warning sensor malfunction is shown on the instrument cluster.

A: Check Parking Distance Warning system

Parking Distance Warning may not operate properly when:

• Ice is on the sensor

• Sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or water (Parking Distance Warning will operate properly when such substance is removed.)

• The weather is extremely hot or cold

• The sensor or sensor assembly is disassembled

• The surface of the sensor is pressed hard or hit with a hard object

• The surface of the sensor is scratched with a sharp object

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

• When objects emitting ultrasonic waves, such as a vehicle's horn, motorcycle engine, or large vehicle air brakes are nearby.

Parking Distance Warning may malfunction when:

• Heavy rain or water spray is present

• Water flows on the surface of the sensor

• Affected by another vehicle's sensors

• The sensor is covered with snow or ice

• Driving on uneven road, gravel roads or bushes

• Objects that generate ultrasonic waves are near the sensor

• License plate is installed in a different spot from the original location

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

• Attaching equipment or accessories next to the ultrasonic sensors

The following objects may not be detected:

• Sharp or slim objects, such as ropes, chains or small poles.

• Narrow objects, such as corners of a square column

• Objects, which tend to absorb sensor frequency, 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