Kia Sportage: Limitations of Reverse Parking
Collision-Avoidance Assist
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not assist braking or warn the
driver even if there are pedestrians or
objects under the following circumstances:
- Any non-factory equipment or accessory
is installed
- Your vehicle is unstable due to an
accident or other causes
- Bumper height or rear ultrasonic sensor
installation has been modified
- Rear view camera or rear ultrasonic
sensor(s) is damaged
- Rear view camera or the rear ultrasonic
sensor(s) is stained with foreign
material, such as snow, dirt, etc.
- Rear view camera is obscured by a
light source or by inclement weather,
such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.
- The surroundings are very bright or
very dark
- Outside temperature is very high or
very low
- The wind is either strong (above 12
mph (20 km/h)) or blowing perpendicular
to the rear bumper
- Objects generating excessive noise,
such as vehicle horns, loud motorcycle
engines or truck air brakes, are
near your vehicle
- An ultrasonic sensor with similar frequency
is near your vehicle
- The pedestrians are difficult to recognize
under following conditions:
- There is ground height difference
between the vehicle and the pedestrian
- The image of the pedestrian in the
rear view camera is indistinguishable
from the background
- The pedestrian is near the rear
edge of the vehicle
- The pedestrian is not standing
upright
- The pedestrian is either very short
or very tall for Reverse Parking Collision-
Avoidance Assist to detect
- The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing
clothing that easily blends into the
background, making it difficult to
detect
- The pedestrian is wearing clothing
that does not reflect ultrasonic
waves well
- Size, thickness, height, or shape of the
object does not reflect ultrasonic
waves well (e.g., pole, bush, curbs,
carts, edge of a wall, etc.)
- The pedestrian or the object is moving
- The pedestrian or the object is very
close to the rear of the vehicle
- A wall is behind the pedestrian or the
object
- The object is not located at the rear
center of your vehicle
- The object is not parallel to the rear
bumper
- The road is slippery or inclined
- The driver backs up the vehicle immediately
after shifting to R (Reverse)
- The driver accelerates or circles the
vehicle
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist may unnecessarily warn the driver
or assist with braking even if there are
no pedestrians or objects under the following
circumstances:
- Any non-factory equipment or accessory
is installed
- Your vehicle is unstable due to an
accident or other causes
- Bumper height or rear ultrasonic sensor
installation has been modified
- Your vehicle height is low or high due
to heavy loads, abnormal tire pressure,
etc.
- Rear view camera or the rear ultrasonic
sensor(s) is stained with foreign
material, such as snow, dirt, etc.
- The pattern on the road is mistaken
for a pedestrian
- There is shadow or light reflecting on
the ground
- Pedestrians or objects are around the
path of the vehicle
- Objects generating excessive noise,
such as vehicle horns, loud motorcycle
engines or truck air brakes, are
near your vehicle
- Your vehicle is backing towards a narrow
passage or parking space
- Your vehicle is backing towards an
uneven road surface, such as an
unpaved road, gravel, bump, gradient,
etc.
- A trailer or carrier is installed on the
rear of your vehicle
- An ultrasonic sensor with similar frequency
is near your vehicle
WARNING
- Always pay extreme caution while
driving. The driver is responsible for
controlling the brake for safe driving.
- Always pay attention to road and traffic
conditions while driving, whether
or not there is a warning.
- Always look around your vehicle to
make sure there are no pedestrians or
objects before moving the vehicle.
- The performance of Reverse Parking
Collision-Avoidance Assist may vary
under certain conditions. If vehicle
speed is above 2 mph (4 km/h),
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist will provide collision avoidance
assist only when pedestrians are
detected. Always look around and pay
attention when Reversing your vehicle.
- Some objects may not be detected by
the rear ultrasonic sensors due to the
objects distance, size or material, all of which can limit the effectiveness
of
the sensor.
- Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate properly or
may operate unnecessarily depending
on the road conditions and the surroundings.
- Do not solely rely on Reverse Parking
Collision-Avoidance Assist. Doing so
may lead to vehicle damage or injuries.
- Always keep the rear view camera
and rear ultrasonic sensors clean.
- Do not use any cleanser containing
acid or alkaline detergents when
cleaning the rear view camera lens.
Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent,
and rinse thoroughly with water.
- Do not spray the rear view camera or
the rear ultrasonic sensors or their
surrounding area directly with a high
pressure washer. It may cause the
rear view camera or the rear ultrasonic
sensors to malfunction.
- Do not apply objects, such as a
bumper sticker or a bumper guard,
near the rear view camera or rear
ultrasonic sensors or apply paint to
the bumper. Doing so may adversely
affect the performance of Reverse
Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist.
- Never disassemble or apply impact on
the rear view camera or the rear ultrasonic
sensors components.
- Do not apply unnecessary force on
the rear view camera or the rear ultrasonic
sensors. Reverse Parking Collision-
Avoidance Assist may not
operate properly if the rear view camera
or the rear ultrasonic sensor(s) is
forcibly moved out of proper alignment.
Kia recommends visiting an
authorized Kia dealer.
- Noise may be heard when sudden
braking occurs to avoid a collision.
- If any other warning sound such as
the seat belt warning chime is already
generated, Reverse Parking Collision-
Avoidance Assist warning may not
sound.
- Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not work properly if the
bumper has been damaged, replaced
or repaired.
- Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate normally if
interfered by strong electromagnetic
waves.
- Playing the vehicle audio system at
high volume may prevent passengers
from hearing Reverse Parking Collision-
Avoidance Assist warning
sounds.
- The brake control may not operate
properly depending on the status of
ESC (Electronic Stability Control).
There will only be a warning when:
- The ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
warning light is on
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
engaged in a different function
NOTICE
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist can detect a pedestrian or an
object when:
- A pedestrian is standing behind the
vehicle
- A large obstacle, such as a vehicle, is
parked in the rear center of your vehicle
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