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:
Components and components location
Components
1. Steering
gear box
2. STie rod end
3. Dust
cap
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Align the steering wheel so that the front wheels to facing straight
ahead.emove the ...
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
Place the car on a flat surface and check whether the body and trunk
lid are well-aligned.
2.
After loosening the trunk lid hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the trunk
lid by moving it up and down or from si ...