2021 KIA STINGER sensor

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Features of your vehicle
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 30 cm (11 in.)
from the sensor, or it may sense an
incorrect distance. Use caution.
When the sensor is frozen or
stained with snow, dirt, or water,
the sensor may be inoperative until
the stains are removed using a soft
cloth.
Do not push, scratch or strike the
sensor. Sensor damage could
occur.
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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,
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.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 object’s
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.

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Features of your vehicle
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.
Operation of Parking Distance
Warning
Operating condition
This system activates when Parking
Distance Warning button is pressed
with the ignition switch ON.
The indicator of Parking Distance
Warning button turns on automati-
cally and activates Parking Distance
Warning when you shift the gear to
the R (Reverse) position. It will turn
off automatically when you drive
above 12.4 mph (20 km/h).
PARKING DISTANCE WARNING (PDW) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
Parking Distance Warning is a
supplemental system only.
The operation of Parking
Distance Warning can be affect-
ed by several factors (including
environmental conditions).
It is the responsibility of the
driver to always check the areas
around the vehicle before and
while parking.
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■Front
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The sensing distance while backing
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.
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NOTICE
The system may detect an object if
the vehicle's distance from the
object is already less than approxi-
mately 10 in. (25 cm) when the sys-
tem is turned ON.
Distance
from object Warning indicator
Warning soundWhen driving
forwardWhen driving
rearward
39 ~ 24 inchFront-Buzzer beeps
intermittently
47 ~ 24 inchRear-Buzzer beeps
intermittently
23 ~12 inch
FrontBuzzer beeps
frequently
Rear-Buzzer beeps
frequently
11 inch
FrontBuzzer sounds
continuously
Rear-Buzzer sounds
continuously
Type of warning indicator and sound
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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 objects
within the range and location of
the sensors; It can not 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 when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It
will operate normally when the ice
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. Driving on uneven road surfaces
such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.
4. Objects generating excessive
noise such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines, or truck air
brakes can interfere with the sen-
sor.
5. The weather conditions produce
heavy rain or water spray.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones present near the sensor.
Detecting range may decrease
when:
1. Outside air temperature is
extremely hot or cold.
2. The sensor is covered with foreign
matter such as snow or water.
(The sensing range will return to
normal when removed.)
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
4 in. (1 m) and narrower than 5.5
in. (14 cm) in diameter.

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✽
✽
NOTICE
1. The warning may not sound
sequentially depending on the
speed and shapes of the objects
detected.
2. Parking Distance Warning system
may malfunction if the vehicle
bumper height or sensor installa-
tion 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 system's
capabilities and limitations.
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 effectiveness of
the sensor. Always perform a visual
inspection to make sure the vehicle
is clear of all obstructions before
moving the vehicle in any direction.

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High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you.
The high beam indicator will light
when the headlight high beams are
switched on.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a prolonged time while the
engine is not running.
WARNING - High beams
Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles in front
of your vehicle. Using high
beam could obstruct the other
driver's vision.
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CAUTION
Never place anything over the
sensor (1) located on the
instrument panel, this will
ensure better auto-light sys-
tem control.
Don’t clean the sensor using a
window cleaner, the cleaner
may leave a light film which
could interfere with sensor
operation.
If your vehicle has window tint
or other types of metallic coat-
ing on the front windshield,
the Auto light system may not
work properly.

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Features of your vehicle
Auto control (if equipped)
The rain sensor (A) located on the
upper end of the windshield glass
senses the amount of rainfall and
controls the wiping cycle for the
proper interval. The more it rains, the
faster the wiper operates. When the
rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the ignition switch is ON,
the wiper will operate once to per-
form a self-check of the system. Set
the wiper to OFF position when the
wiper is not in use.
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CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set
the wiper switch in the OFF
position to stop the auto wiper
operation.
The wiper may operate and be
damaged if the switch is set in
the AUTO mode while washing
the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor
cover located on the upper
end of the passenger side
windshield glass. Damage to
system parts could occur and
may not be covered by your
vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in
winter, set the wiper switch in
the OFF position. Otherwise,
wipers may operate and ice
may damage the windshield
wiper blades. Always remove
all snow and ice and defrost
the windshield properly prior
to operating the windshield
wipers.
WARNING
When the ignition switch is ON
and the windshield wiper switch
is placed in the AUTO mode,
use caution in the following sit-
uations to avoid any injury to
the hands or other parts of the
body:
Do not touch the upper end of
the windshield glass facing
the rain sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of
the windshield glass with a
damp or wet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the
windshield glass.

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NOTICE
Never place anything over the sensor
located on the instrument panel to
ensure better control of the heating
and cooling system.
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