Kia Sportage: Rear parking assist system / 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 rear parking assist system. 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 rear parking assist system malfunction. Always
drive safely and cautiously.
The rear parking assist system may not sound consistently depending on
the speed and shapes of the objects detected.
The rear parking assist system may malfunction if the vehicle bumper height ...
■ Rear
■ Front
The parking assist system 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. ( ...
Other information:
• This warning message may appear when :
- There are foreign substances on the rear bumper or inside the rear bumper.
- The vehicle carries a trailer or carrier on the rear.
- Driving in rural areas with little traffic or open terrains such as wide expanse
of desert.
- There is heavy snow ...
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
2.
Drain the engine coolant so its level is below water temperature control
assembly.
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