Kia Sportage: Surround View Monitor malfunction and limitations
Surround View Monitor malfunction
When Surround View Monitor is not
working properly, or the screen flickers,
or the camera image does not display
normally, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Limitations of Surround View Monitor
The screen may be displayed abnormally,
and an icon will appear at the
top left side of the screen under the
following circumstances:
- The liftgate is opened.
- The driver or front passenger door
is opened.
- The outside rear view mirror is
folded.
WARNING
- ALWAYS look around your vehicle to
make sure there are no objects or
obstacles before moving the vehicle.
What you see on the screen may differ
from the actual vehicle's location.
- The image shown on the screen may
differ from the actual distance of the object. Make sure to directly check
the
vehicle's surroundings for safety.
- Surround View Monitor is designed to
be used on a flat surface. Therefore, if
used on roads with different heights
such as curbs and speed bumps, the
image in the screen my not look correct.
- If the camera lens is covered with foreign
material, the Surround View
Monitor may not operate normally.
Always keep the camera lens clean.
However, do not use chemical solvents
such as strong detergents containing
high alkaline or volatile
organic solvents (gasoline, acetone
etc.). This may damage the camera
lens.
NOTICE
- When Rear View while Driving is on, it
stays on while driving regardless of
vehicle speed.
- When Rear View while Driving is on
while Reversing, the screen changes
to the rear view.
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Description
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