You can adjust the Warning methods with ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.

• Warning volume: Select User settings → Driver assistance → Warning methods on the LCD display or Settings → Vehicle → Driver assistance → Warning methods on the Infotainment system.

NOTICE

• Ensure that Warning methods you have set may apply to the Warning volume of other Driver assistance systems.

• Warning methods will maintain its last setting even if the vehicle is restarted.

• The setting menu may not be available for your vehicle depending on the vehicle features and specifications.

You can set the Parking Distance Waring to be ON at low speeds. To use Auto PDW (Parking Distance Warning) function, select User settings → Driver assistance → Parking safety → Auto PDW (Parking Distance Warning) on the LCD display or Settings → Vehicle → Driver assistance → Parking safety → Auto PDW (Parking Distance Warning) on the infotainment system with the Engine ON.

• When Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning is off (button indicator light off), if you shift the gear to R (Reverse), Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning will automatically turn on.

• If you shift the gear to R (Reverse), Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning will not turn off even if you press the Parking Safety () button for your safety.

Forward Parking Distance Warning will operate when one of the condition is satisfied.

• The gear is shifted from R (Reverse) to D (Drive)

• The gear is in D (Drive) and the Parking Safety () button indicator light is on

• Auto PDW (Parking Distance Warning) is selected from the Settings menu and the gear is in D (Drive)

• This function warns when Auto PDW (Parking Distance Warning) is selected and the gear is in D (Drive). ('User settings → Driver assistance → Parking safety → Auto PDW (Parking Distance Warning)' on the LCD display or 'Settings → Vehicle → Driver assistance → Parking safety → Auto PDW (Parking Distance Warning)' on the infotainment system

• Vehicle speed is below 10 km/h (6 mph)

NOTICE

• Forward Parking Distance Warning does not operate when the vehicle's forward speed is above 10 km/h (6 mph) even when the function is on (Parking Safety button indicator is on).Forward Parking Distance Warning will operate again when the vehicle's forward speed decreases below 10 km/h (6 mph).

• When in R (Reverse), no warning is issued for objects inside the front. Only objects within 60 cm (24 in) outside the front will be alerted.

• When the vehicle's forward speed is above 30 km/h (18 mph), the Forward Parking Distance Warning will turn off (Parking Safety button indicator off).Although you drive below 10 km/h (6 mph) again, Forward Parking Distance Warning will not automatically turn on.

Distance from object	Warning indicator	Warning sound
60–100 cm (24–40 inches)		Buzzer beeps intermittently
30–60 cm (12–24 inches)		Beeps more frequently
within 30 cm (12 inches)		Beeps continuously

• The corresponding indicator will appear on the cluster or infotainment system screen whenever each ultrasonic sensor detects a person, animal or object in its sensing range. Also, an audible warning will sound.

• When more than two objects are detected at the same time, the closest one will be warned with an audible warning.

• Distance from object may be detected differently when obstacles are not located in front of the sensor.

• The shape of the indicator in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

Reverse Parking Distance Warning will operate when one of the condition is satisfied.

• The gear is shifted to R (Reverse).

• The vehicle's rearward speed is below 10 km/h (6 mph).

NOTICE

When the vehicle's rearward speed is below 10 km/h (6 mph), both the front and rear ultrasonic sensors will detect objects. However, the front ultrasonic sensors can detect a person, animal or object when it is within 60 cm (24 inches) from the sensors.

Distance from object	Warning indicator	Warning sound
60–120 cm (24–48 inches)		Buzzer beeps intermittently
30–60 cm (12–24 inches)		Buzzer beeps frequently
within 30 cm (12 inches)		Buzzer beeps continuously

• The corresponding indicator will appear on the cluster or infotainment system screen whenever each ultrasonic sensor detects a person, animal or object in its sensing range. Also, an audible warning will sound.

• When more than two objects are detected at the same time, the closest one will be warned with an audible warning.

• Distance from object may be detected differently when obstacles are not located in front of the sensor.

• The shape of the indicator in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

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

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, Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

• The audible warning does not sound.

• The buzzer sounds intermittently.

  

Reverse Parking Distance Warning disabled

If this occurs, the warning message appears on the cluster. Reverse Parking Distance Warning will operate properly when snow, rain or foreign material is removed.

If Reverse Parking Distance Warning does not operate properly after obstruction (snow, rain, or foreign material) is removed (including trailer, carrier, etc., from the rear bumper), Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning may not operate normally when:

• Moisture is frozen to the sensor (Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning will operate normally when it is melted.)

• Sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or water (Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning will operate normally when such foreign material are removed.)

• The weather is extremely hot or cold

• The sensor or sensor assembly is disassembled

• The surface of the sensor is pressed hard or an impact is applied 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 high pressure washer

Forward/Reverse 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

• Driving on uneven road, gravel roads or bushes

• Objects that generate ultrasonic waves are near the sensor

• Installing the license plate diffe ently from the original location

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

• Attaching equipments or access ries around the ultrasonic sensors

The following objects may not be detected:

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

• Objects, which tend to absorb se sor frequency, such as clothes, spongy material or snow.

• Objects smaller than 100 cm (40 inches) in length and narrower than 14 cm (6 inches) in diameter.

• Pedestrians, animals or objects that are very close to the ultrasonic sensors

WARNING

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning is a supplemental function. The operation of Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning can be affected by several factors (including environmental conditions). It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the front and rear views before and whilst parking.

• Your vehicle warranty does not cover any accidents or damage to the vehicle due to the malfunction of Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning.

• Pay close attention when driving near objects, pedestrians, and especially children. Some objects may not be detected by the ultrasonic sensors, due to the objects distance, size or material, all of which can limit the effectiveness of the sensor.

• Parking Distance Warning indicator may not occur sequentially depending on vehicle speed or obstacle shape.

• If Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning needs repair, Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.