Kia Sportage: Operation of the parking assist system / Type of warning indicator and sound

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Parking assist system / Operation of the parking assist system / Type of warning indicator and sound

✽ 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.

✽ 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.

Operating condition

This system activates when the parking assist system button is pressed with the ignition switch ON. The indicator of the parking assist system button turns on automatically and activates ...

Non-operational conditions of parking assist system

Parking assist system may not operate normally when: 1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally when moisture melts.) 2. Sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or ...

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