Kia Optima: Parking distance warning-reverse / 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 warning-reverse. 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 occupants due to a parking distance warning-reverse malfunction.
Always drive safely and cautiously.
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 bum ...
The rear view monitor will activate with the ignition switch ON and the shift
lever in the R (Reverse) position.
The system is a supplemental system that shows the area behind the vehicle throu ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protec ...
If the Driver position memory system reset fails to work, initialize the system
as follows.
How to initialize:
1. Stop the car and open the driver’s door with the Engine start/stop button
in ON and the automatic shift lever in P (parking) position.
2. Pull the driver’s seat forward as far ...