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The detecting range may decrease
when:
1. The sensor is covered with foreign
matter such as snow or water.
(The sensing range will return to
normal when removed.)
2. Outside air temperature is
extremely hot or cold.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as
ropes, chains or small poles.
2. Objects which tend to absorb the
sensor frequency such as clothes,
sound absorbent material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than
40 in (100 cm) in height and nar-
rower than 6 in. (14 cm) in diame-
ter.Reverse Parking Distance
Warning precautions
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
may not sound consistently
depending on the speed and
shapes of the objects detected.
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
may malfunction if the vehicle
bumper height or sensor installa-
tion has been modified or dam-
aged. Any non-factory installed
equipment or accessories may also
interfere with the sensor perform-
ance.
The sensor may not recognize
objects less than 16 in. (40 cm)
from the sensor, or it may sense an
incorrect distance. Use caution.
When the sensor is frozen or cov-
ered with snow, dirt, or water, the
sensor may be inoperative until the
material is removed using a soft
cloth.
To prevent damage, do not push,
scratch or strike the sensor.
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NOTICE
This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of the
sensors. It cannot detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
such as poles or objects located
between sensors may not be detected
by the sensors.
Always visually check behind the
vehicle when backing up.
Be sure to inform any drivers of the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with
the system regarding the systems'
capabilities and limitations.

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Rear camera error or blockage/
Parking sensor error or blockage
This warning message may appear
when :
The rear view camera or the ultra-
sonic sensor(s) is blocked by dirt,
snow, or a foreign object.
There is inclement weather, such
as heavy snow, rain, etc.
If any of these conditions occur,
the system may turn off automati-
cally or not operate properly.
When the warning message is dis-
played in the cluster, make sure that
the rear view camera and the rear
ultrasonic sensors are clean.System Malfunction
Check Parking Collision-
Avoidance Assist system
If there is a problem with Reverse
Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
or other related systems, a warning
message will appear and the system
will turn off automatically. Have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Limitations of the System
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not assist braking or alert
the driver under the following condi-
tions even if there are pedestrians or
objects.
Any non-factory equipment or
accessories have been installed.
The condition of the vehicle is
unstable due to an accident or
other causes.
The height of the bumper or the
sensor installation has been modi-
fied.
The rear view camera or the ultra-
sonic sensor(s) is damaged.
The rear view camera or the ultra-
sonic sensor(s) is stained with for-
eign matter, such as snow, dirt, etc.
The rear view camera is obscured
by a light source or by bad weath-
er conditions, such as heavy rain,
fog, snow, etc.
The surrounding is either too dark
or too bright.
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Outside air temperature is hot or
cold.
The wind is either strong (over 12
mph (20 km/h) or blowing perpen-
dicular to the rear bumper.
Objects generating excessive
noise, such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines, or truck air
brakes, are near the vehicle.
An ultrasonic sensor with a similar
frequency is near the vehicle.
There is ground height difference
between the vehicle and the
pedestrian.
The image of the pedestrian in the
rear view camera is indistinguish-
able from the background.
The pedestrian is near the rear
edge of the vehicle.
The pedestrian is not standing
upright.
The pedestrian is either too short
or too tall for the system to recog-
nize.
The pedestrian is wearing clothes
that are hard for the system to rec-
ognize.
that does not reflect ultrasound
well.
The size, thickness, height, or
shape of the object does not reflect
ultrasound well (e.g., pole, bush,
curbs, carts, edge of a wall, etc.).
The pedestrian or the object is
moving.
The pedestrian or the object is very
close to the rear of the vehicle.
A wall is behind the pedestrian or
the object.
The object is not at the rear center
of the vehicle.
The plane of the obstacle is not
parallel to the rear bumper.
The road is slippery or inclined.
The driver backs up the vehicle
immediately after shifting to
R(Reverse).
The driver accelerates or turns the
vehicle.Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist may alert the driver or apply
brake power unnecessarily under the
following conditions even if there are
“no” pedestrians or objects.
Any non-factory equipment or
accessories have been installed.
The condition of the vehicle is
unstable due to an accident or
other causes.
The height of the bumper or the
sensor installation has been modi-
fied.
The bumper height has changed
due to heavy loads, tire pressure
change, etc.
The rear view camera or the ultra-
sonic sensor(s) is stained with for-
eign matter, such as snow, dirt, etc.
The pattern on the road is mistak-
en for a pedestrian.
There is a shadow or a light reflect-
ing on the ground.
Pedestrians or objects are around
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-
dents due to improper or dangerous
driving maneuvers. Even though
vehicle control is improved during
emergency braking, always maintain
a safe distance between you and
objects ahead. Vehicle speeds
should always be reduced during
extreme road conditions. The vehicle
should be driven at reduced speeds
in the following circumstances:
When driving on rough, gravel or
snow-covered roads
When driving with tire chains
installed
When driving on roads where the
road surface is pitted or has differ-
ent surface heights.
Driving in these conditions increases
the stopping distance for your vehi-
cle.The ABS continuously senses the
speed of the wheels. If the wheels
are going to lock, the ABS system
repeatedly modulates the hydraulic
brake pressure to the wheels.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’
sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-
responding sensation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and it means
your ABS is active.
In order to obtain the maximum benefit
from your ABS in an emergency situa-
tion, do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to pump
your brakes. Press your brake pedal as
hard as possible to allow the ABS to
control the force being delivered to the
brakes.
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NOTICE
A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehi-
cle begins to move after the engine is
started. These conditions are normal
and indicate that the anti-lock brake
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Detecting pedestrian or cyclist
The sensor may be limited when:
The pedestrian or cyclist is not fully
detected by the camera recogni-
tion system, for example, if the
pedestrian is leaning over or is not
fully walking upright
The pedestrian or cyclist is moving
very quickly or appears abruptly in
the front view camera detection
area
The pedestrian or cyclist is wear-
ing clothing that easily blends into
the background, making it difficult
to be detected by the front view
camera recognition system
The outside lighting is too bright
(e.g. when driving in bright sunlight
or in sun glare) or too dark (e.g.
when driving on a dark rural road
at night) It is difficult to detect and distin-
guish the pedestrian or cyclist from
other objects in the surroundings,
for example, when there is a group
of pedestrians, cyclists or a large
crowd
There is an item similar in shape or
appearance to a person
The pedestrian or cyclist is below
the sensor's viewing range
The sensor can not identify the
pedestrian's outline because of
other items changing their profile,
such as mobility assistance devices
The front view camera or front
radar is obstructed by a foreign
object or debris
Inclement weather such as heavy
rain or snow obscures the field of
view of the radar sensor or camera
When light coming from a street
light or an oncoming vehicle is
reflected on a wet road surface
such as a puddle in the road The field of view in front is
obstructed by sun glare
The windshield glass is fogged up;
a clear view of the road is obstruct-
ed
The adverse road conditions cause
excessive vehicle vibrations while
driving
When the pedestrian or cyclist
suddenly enters the path of travel
of the vehicle
When the cyclist in front is riding
perpendicular to the direction of
travel
When there is any electromagnetic
interference
When the cyclist is near areas con-
taining metal objects such as a
construction zone, railroad, etc.
If the bicycle material is not reflect-
ed well on the radar
When a pedestrian or cyclist’s
height is small.
When a pedestrian or cyclist’s
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Check Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist (BCA) system
If there is a problem with BCA, a
warning message will appear. The
system will turn off automatically.
BCW will still operate even if BCA
turns off due to malfunction. We rec-
ommend that you have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
Limitations of the system
The driver must be cautious in the
below situations, because the sys-
tem may not detect other vehicles or
objects in certain circumstances.
The system may not work around15 seconds after starting the vehi-
cle or the initialization or rebooting
of the front view camera.
When a trailer or carrier is installed.
The vehicle drives in inclement weather such as heavy rain or
snow.
The sensor is polluted with rain, snow, mud, etc.
The rear bumper where the sensor is located is covered with a foreign
object such as a bumper sticker, a
bumper guard, a bike rack, etc.
The rear bumper is damaged, or the sensor is out of the original
default position.
The vehicle height gets lower or higher due to heavy loading in a
tailgate, abnormal tire pressure,
etc. When the temperature of the rear
bumper is high or low.
When the sensors are obscured by other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.
The vehicle drives on a curved road.
The vehicle drives through a tollgate.
The road pavement (or the periph- eral ground) abnormally contains
metallic components (i.e. possibly
due to subway construction).
There is a fixed object near the vehicle, such as a guardrail.
While going down or up a steep road where the height of the lane is
different.
Driving on a narrow road where trees or grass or overgrown.
Driving in rural areas where the sensor does not detect another
vehicle or structure for an extended
period of time.
Driving on a wet road.
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Driving on a road where the guardrail
or wall is in double structure.
A big vehicle is near such as a bus
or truck.
When the other vehicle approach-
es very close.
When the other vehicle passes at a
very fast speed.
While changing lanes.
If the vehicle has started at the
same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.
When the vehicle in the next lane
moves two lanes away from you OR
when the vehicle two lanes away
moves to the next lane from you.
A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
A flat trailer is near.
If there are small objects in the
detecting area such as a shopping
cart or a baby stroller.
If there is a low height vehicle such
as a sports car.
The braking pull control may not
work in the following cases. You
need pay attention. The brake pedal is depressed.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
is activated.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
malfunctions.
The tire pressure is low or a tire is
damaged.
The brake is reworked.
The vehicle abruptly changes driv-
ing direction.
The vehicle makes sharp lane
changes.
The vehicle sharply stops.
Temperature is extremely low
around the vehicle.
The vehicle severely vibrates while
driving over a bumpy road,
uneven/bumpy road, or concrete
patch.
The vehicle drives on a slippery
surface due to snow, water puddle,
or ice. Lane Departure Warning or Lane
Keeping Assist do not operate nor-
mally.
For more information refer to "Lane
Keeping Assist (LKA)" in this chap-
ter.

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Driving on a slope
BCW and BCA may not operate
properly when driving on a slope. In
certain instances the system may not
detect the vehicle in the next lane.
Also, in certain instances the system
may wrongly recognize the ground or
structures.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving. Driving where the heights of the
lanes are different
BCW and BCA may not operate
properly when driving where the
heights of the lanes are different.
In certain instances, the system may
not detect the vehicle on a road with
different lane heights (underpass
joining section, grade separated
intersections, etc.).
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.[A] : noise barrier, [B] : guardrail
Driving where there is a structure
beside the road
BCW and BCA may not operate
properly when driving where there is
structure beside the road.
In certain instances, the system may
wrongly recognize the structures
(noise barriers, guardrail, double
guardrail, median strip, bollard,
street light, road sign, tunnel wall,
etc.) beside the road.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.
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