2021 KIA SPORTAGE Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
• This system will activate whenbacking up with the ignition switch
ON.
If the vehicle is moving at a speed
over 3 mph (5 km/h), the system
may not be activated correctly.
• The sensing distance while the back-up warning system is in oper-
ation is approximately 47 in. (120
cm) at the rear bumper center
area, 23.5 in. (60 cm) at the rear
bumper both side area.
• If vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the system will not warn
you even though objects are
detected.
• When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.Non-operational conditions of
Reverse Parking Distance
Warning
Reverse Parking Distance
Warning may not operate properly
when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally once the
moisture clears.
2. The sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. Driving on uneven road surfaces (unpaved roads, gravel, bumps,
gradient).
4. Objects generating excessive noise (vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes)
are within range of the sensor.
5. The weather conditions produce heavy rain or water spray.
When an object is 24 in. to
48 in. (120 cm to 60 cm)
from the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps intermittently.
When an object is 12 in. to
24 in. (60 cm to 30 cm) from
the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps more frequently.
When an object is within
12 in. (30 cm) of the rear
bumper:
Buzzer sounds continuously.
Types of warning soundIndicator*
* if equipped

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6. Wireless transmitters or mobilephones are within range of the
sensor.
7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towing 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 Warningmay 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 12 in. (30 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.
Self-diagnosis
If you don’t hear an audible warning
sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently when shifting the gear to the
R (Reverse) position, this may indi-
cate a malfunction in Reverse
Parking Distance Warning. If this
occurs, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.
✽NOTICE
Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to
the vehicle or injuries to its occu-
pants due to Reverse Parking
Distance Warning malfunction.
Always drive safely and cautiously.

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Parking Distance Warning assists
the driver during movement of the
vehicle by chiming if any object is
sensed within the distance of 39 in.
(100 cm) in front and 47 in. (120 cm)
behind the vehicle.This system is a supplemental sys-
tem and it is not intended to nor does
it replace the need for extreme care
and attention of the driver.
The sensing range and objects
detectable by the sensors (➀) are
limited. Whenever moving pay as
much attention to what is in front and
behind of you as you would in a vehi-
cle without Parking Distance
Warning system.
Operation of the Parking
Distance Warning
Operating condition
• This system activates when the
Parking Safety button is pressed
with the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON.
• The indicator of the Parking Safety button turns on automatically and
activates Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning when you shift
the gear to the R (Reverse) posi-
tion. It will turn off automatically
when you drive above 18.6 mph
(30 km/h).
FORWARD/REVERSE PARKING DISTANCE WARNING (PDW) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
Parking Distance Warning sys-
tem is a supplementary func-
tion only.
The operation of Parking
Distance Warning system can
be affected by several factors
(including environmental condi-
tions).
It is the responsibility of the
driver to always check the front
and rear views before and while
parking.
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OQL048085
■Rear
■Front
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• The sensing distance while back-ing up is approximately 47 in (120
cm). when you are driving less
than 6.2 mph (10 km/h).
• The sensing distance while moving forward is approximately 39 in.
(100 cm) when you are driving less
than 6.2 mph (10 km/h).
• When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.
• The side sensors are activated when you shift the gear to the R
(Reverse) position.
• If the vehicle speed is above 12.4 mph (20 km/h), the system auto-
matically turns off. To activate
again, push the button.
Distance
from object Warning indicator
Warning soundWhen driving forwardWhen driving rearward
24 ~ 40 in.
(60 ~ 100 cm)Front-Buzzer beeps intermittently
24 ~ 48 in.
(60 ~ 120 cm)Rear-Buzzer beeps intermittently
12 ~ 24 in.
(30 ~ 60 cm)FrontBuzzer beeps frequently
Rear-Buzzer beeps frequently
12 in. (30 cm)
FrontBuzzer sounds continuously
Rear-Buzzer sounds continuously
Type of warning indicator and sound
: with Warning sound
✽NOTICE
• The actual warning sound and indicator may differ from the illustration according to objects or sensor status.
• Do not wash the vehicle's sensor with high pressure water.

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✽NOTICE
• This system can only sense objectswithin the range and location of
the sensors. It cannot detect
objects in other areas where sen-
sors are not installed. Also, small
or slim objects, such as poles or
objects located between sensors
may not be detected by the sen-
sors. 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 sys-
tems capabilities and limitations.
Non-operational conditions of
Parking Distance Warning
Parking Distance Warning may
not operate normally when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally when mois-
ture melts.)
2. Sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. Sensor is stained with foreign mat- ter such as snow or water.
(Sensing range will return to nor-
mal when Cleaned.)
4.The Parking Distance Warning sys- tem button is off.
There is a possibility of Parking
Distance Warning malfunctionwhen:
1. Driving on uneven road surfaces such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.
2. Objects generating excessive noise such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines, or truck air
brakes can interfere with the sen-
sor.
3. The weather conditions produce heavy rain or water spray
4. Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are present near the sen-
sor.
5. Sensor is covered with snow.

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Detecting range may decreasewhen:
1. 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 sen- sor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than 40 in. (100 cm) and narrower than
6 in. (14 cm) in diameter.
✽NOTICE
1. The warning may not soundsequentially depending on the speed
and shapes of the objects detected.
2. Parking Distance Warning may malfunction if the vehicle bumper
height or sensor installation has
been modified. Any non-factory
installed equipment or accessories
may also interfere with the sensor
performance.
3. Sensor may not recognize objects less than 12 in. (30 cm) from the
sensor, or it may sense an incor-
rect distance. Use with caution.
4. When the sensor is frozen or stained with snow or water, the sensor may
be inoperative until the stains are
removed using a soft cloth.
5. Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor with any hard objects that
could damage the surface of the
sensor. Sensor damage could occur.
✽NOTICE
This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of the
sensors, it can not detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
or objects located between sensors
may not be detected.
Always visually check in front and
behind the vehicle when driving.
Be sure to inform any drivers in the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with
the system regarding the systems
capabilities and limitations.

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Self-diagnosis
When you shift the gear to the R
(Reverse) position and if one or more
of the below occurs you may have a
malfunction in Forward/Reverse
Parking Distance Warning.
• You don't hear an audible warningsound or if the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently.
If this occurs, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
✽NOTICE
Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to
the vehicle or injuries to its occu-
pants related to Parking Distance
Warning system. Always drive safe-
ly and cautiously.
WARNING
Pay close attention when the
vehicle is driven close to
objects on the road, particularly
pedestrians, and especially
children. Be aware that some
objects may not be detected by
the sensors, due to the objects
distance, size or material, all of
which can limit the effective-
ness of the sensor. Always per-
form a visual inspection to
make sure the vehicle is clear of
all obstructions before moving
the vehicle in any direction.
• is displayed. (if equipped)
(blinks)