Kia Optima: Parking distance warning-reverse / Parking distance warningreverse precautions

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2020 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Parking distance warning-reverse / Parking distance warningreverse precautions

The parking distance warningreverse may not sound consistently depending on the speed and shapes of the objects detected.
The parking distance warningreverse may malfunction if the vehicle bumper height or sensor installation has been modified or damaged. Any non-factory installed equipment or accessories may also interfere with the sensor performance.
The sensor may not recognize objects less than 40 cm (15 in.) from the sensor, or it may sense an incorrect distance. Use caution.
When the sensor is frozen or covered 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.

✽ 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.

Non-operational conditions of parking distance warningreverse

The parking distance warningreverse 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 m ...

Self-diagnosis

If you don’t hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently when shifting the gear to the R (Reverse) position, this may indicate a malfunction in the parking distance warn ...

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