Rear Occupant Alert

The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) is provided to help prevent exiting the vehicle with a rear passenger left in the vehicle.

Select Settings > Vehicle > Convenience > Rear Occupant Alert on the infotainment system screen.

NOTE

The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

1st alert

  • If the rear seat door was opened and closed prior to driving, a warning message appears on the cluster and a chime sounds when the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.

WARNING

The Rear Occupant Alert function notifies the driver to check the rear seat when the rear door has been opened and closed, but it does not detect whether an item or person is actually in the rear seat. Always check the rear seat for passengers before exiting the vehicle.

CAUTION

The record of the rear doors opening and closing is reset when the ignition is turned off and the doors are locked. Even if the rear seat doors are not opened again, an alert may still occur if a previous record remains. For example, after the Rear Occupant Alert has occurred, if the driver opens and closes a door without locking the vehicle, the alert may be triggered again.

NOTE

The 1st alert occurs either after driving following the opening and closing of the rear doors, or after opening and closing the rear doors following a drive.

2nd alert: (if equipped)

  • After the 1st alert, the 2nd alert is triggered if any movement is detected inside the vehicle after closing the driver’s door and locking all doors. The horn will sound for approximately 25 seconds. Also, a text message is sent to members of Kia Connect Services. If the system continues to detect movement, the alert may be triggered up to eight times. To stop the alert, unlock the door with the smart key.

  • The system detects movement in the vehicle for 10 minutes after the door is locked.

NOTE

  • The 2nd alert functions only when sensors are equipped.

  • The 2nd alert does not activate unless the 1st alert has been triggered.

  • To disable the 2nd alert, press the OK button on the steering wheel when the 1st alert appears on the cluster. The 2nd alert will be disabled once.

    Figure 1. Cluster
    2026 Kia Tasman instrument cluster screen image. The display shows a warning message marked as (A) stating 'Do not leave children or pets alone. Detection starts after locking vehicle.' with an '[OK] : Delay check' option below. Explains the notification alerting the driver to check for passengers or pets in the rear seat.
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    Figure 2. Steering wheel
    2026 Kia Tasman steering wheel OK button image. A red box highlights the left steering wheel controls. Detailed views show the scroll wheel and OK button highlighted in teal. Explains pressing the OK button to disable the Rear Occupant Alert.
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    (A): Do not leave children or pets alone. Detection starts after locking vehicle.

  • Inside movement detection is stopped under remote start status.

  • Alerts can also be turned off using the Kia App or Kia Connect app.

CAUTION

  • An alarm may be triggered in the event of an impact on the roof.

  • If the sensor is contaminated by foreign substances, it may not function properly.

  • Interior movement detection is disabled when the automatic A/C drying function is active or during remote start.

  • Make sure all windows are fully closed. If a window is open, the sensor may detect unintended movement and trigger an alert. (e.g., wind or insects flying into the vehicle)

  • The alert may activate if movement in the driver or passenger seat is detected.

  • An alert may also activate if someone remains inside the vehicle after the doors are locked.

  • An alarm may be triggered in the event of an impact on the vehicle body.

  • If boxes or other items are stacked too high inside the vehicle, the sensor may not detect movement properly. On the other hand, if boxes or items fall, it may trigger an alert.

  • After the vehicle is locked, the alert may be triggered if the vehicle is pushed or shaken, during a car wash, or due to vibrations or noise from surrounding areas.

  • The alert may operate when there are toys, metallic or liquid objects in the vehicle.

WARNING

Always check the rear seats before exiting the vehicle, even if the 2nd Rear Occupant Alert is equipped. In the following situations, the 2nd Rear Occupant Alert may not activate. Always be aware of occupant safety.

  • Movement does not continue for a certain period of time or the movement is small.

  • A child is not seated in a child restraint system.

  • The detection signal is weakened due to obstruction from the vehicle seat or a child restraint seat (e.g., an infant seat installed rear-facing).

  • Movement is detected in areas other than the rear seats.

  • The rear passenger is covered with a fabric containing metallic substance such as a blanket. The rear passenger is covered with a fabric containing metallic substance such as a blanket.

  • An object in the vehicle blocks the sensor.

  • The sensor is contaminated by foreign substances.

  • If an animal is in the rear seat, its movement may activate the system, but the system may not detect very small animals or subtle movements.

  • An object is attached to the headlining, or it is modified, deformed, or damaged.

  • Interference has occurred due to internal or external electromagnetic waves.

  • Other environmental reasons that may affect the system.