sensor KIA CARENS RHD 2018 User Guide
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Vehicles equipped with a theft alarm 
system will have a label attached to
the vehicle with the following words: 
1. WARNING
2. SECURITY SYSTEMThis system is designed to provide 
protection from unauthorised entry
into the vehicle, movement inside the
vehicle (if equipped), and leaning to
one side (if equipped). This system is
operated in three stages: the first is
the "Armed" stage, the second is the
"Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is
the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered,
the system provides an audible
alarm with blinking of the hazard
warning lights.Armed stage 
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. 
Arm the system as described below. 
1. Remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch or turn off the engine.
2. Make sure the intrusion/tilt sensor is ON (the sensor ON/OFF button 
light is off) and exit the vehicle.
3. Make sure that all doors (and tail- gate) and engine bonnet areclosed and latched.
4. Lock the doors using the transmit- ter of the keyless entry system (or
smart key).
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blinkonce to indicate that the system is
armed. 
If any door (or tailgate) or engine bonnet remains open, the hazard
warning lights  will not operate and
the theft-alarm will not arm. If alldoors (and tailgate) and engine bon-
net are closed after the lock button is
pressed, the hazard warning lights
will blink once.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (INTRUSION PROTECTION SYSTEM, UK ONLY)
OJC040170
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage 
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Do not arm the system until all 
passengers have left the vehicle. Ifthe system is armed whilst a pas-
senger(s) remains in the vehicle,
the alarm may be activated when
the passenger(s) moves in the
vehicle.Intrusion/Tilt sensor ON/OFF con-
dition
 To cancel the sensor operation, press the sensor ON/OFF button 
when the system in the "Disarmed"stage and the ignition is OFF posi-tion. The button light will turn on to indi-
cate that the sensor is deactivated.
After pressing the button, if the sys-
tem is not armed within 5 minutes,
the sensor will be activated again.
If the system is armed when the
sensor is in the OFF status, the
intrusion/tilt sensor will not operate
even though the button light is
turned off. Then, the alarm will be
deactivated when the system
meets the intrusion/tilt sensor off
condition of "Theft-alarm" stage.
 To reactivate the sensor operation, press the sensor ON/OFF buttonagain.
WARNING
Do not lock the doors with the 
(smart) key or the transmitter
with anybody left in the vehicle.
The passenger in the vehicle
cannot unlock the doors with
the door lock button. For exam-
ple, if the door is locked with
the transmitter, the passenger
in the vehicle cannot unlock the
door without the transmitter.
ORP042271R
ORP042270R
■ Type A
■  Type B
Sensor
Sensor    
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✽✽NOTICE
 Do not activate the sensor if there are any chances the vehicle tilts by 
the outward influences (for exam-
ple, ferry boat travelling, tower
parking etc.), because it could cause
the siren to sound inadvertently.
 Make sure all windows are close whilst the system operates. If not,
the sensor detects the inadvertent
movement inside the vehicle (for
example, blowing a wind or enter-
ing a butterfly) and it makes the
siren sounds.
 If boxes are piled high in the vehi- cle, the sensor may not detect the
movement behind the boxes. Also
the boxes may drop and it makes
the siren sounds.
 If the sensor is stained with for- eign matter such as cosmetics,
spray type air freshener, or spray
type window cleaner, the sensor
may not operate normally.Theft-alarm stage 
Intrusion/tilt sensor off condition 
The alarm will be activated if any of 
the following occurs whilst the sys-
tem is armed. 
 A front or rear door is opened with-out using the transmitter (or smart 
key).
 The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
 The engine bonnet is opened. 
 The ignition switch is in the ON position. Intrusion/tilt sensor on condition
The alarm will be activated if any of 
the following occurs whilst the sys-
tem is armed when the sensor is
activated. 
 The passenger(s) moves in the
vehicle.
 The inclination of the vehicle is changed to the certain degree.
 A front or rear door is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
 The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
 The engine bonnet is opened.
 The ignition switch is in the ON position.
The siren will sound and the hazard 
warning lights will blink continuously
for approximately 27 seconds and
repeat max. 8 times whilst the sys-
tem is met the alarm activate condi-
tion. To turn off the system, unlock
the doors with the transmitter (or
smart key). 
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Disarmed stage 
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed. 
- The 3 seconds are passed after
the engine has been started.
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed. 
- The button of the front outside dooris pressed whilst carrying the 
smart key.
- The engine is started. 
After the doors are unlocked, the haz- 
ard warning lights will blink twice to
indicate that the system is disarmed. 
After pressing the unlock button, if 
any door (or tailgate) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
✽✽ NOTICE
 Avoid trying to start the engine whilst the alarm is activated. The 
vehicle starting motor is disabled
during the theft-alarm stage.
 If you lose your keys,  Kia recom- mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.Self-diagnosis (if equipped) 
If the siren sounds 3 times when you 
lock the doors by using the transmit-
ter, it means the intrusion/tilt sensor
is not working normally. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
system because it could causethe system to malfunction and we recommend that the systembe serviced by an authorised Kiadealer.
Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments or modifications to the system arenot covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty. 
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Electric chromic mirror (ECM)(if equipped)
The electric rearview mirror automat- ically controls the glare from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you
in nighttime or low light driving condi-
tions. The sensor mounted in the mir-
ror senses the light level around the
vehicle, and automatically controls
the headlight glare from vehicles
behind you. 
When the engine is running, the glare 
is automatically controlled by the sen-
sor mounted in the rearview mirror. 
Whenever the shift lever is shifted 
into R (Reverse), the mirror will auto-
matically go to the brightest setting in
order to improve the drivers view
behind the vehicle. To operate the electric rearview mirror: 
 The mirror defaults to the ON posi-
tion whenever the ignition switch is 
turned on.
 Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn the automatic dimming func-
tion off. The mirror indicator light
(2) will turn off. 
Press the ON/OFF button (1) to 
turn the automatic dimming func-
tion on. The mirror indicator light
(2) will illuminate.
❈ (2) : Indicator, (3) : Sensor Outside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror angles 
before driving. 
Your vehicle is equipped with both 
left-hand and right-hand outside
rearview mirrors. The mirrors can beadjusted remotely with the remote
switch. The mirror heads can be fold-
ed back to prevent damage during an
automatic car wash or when passing
in a narrow street.
CAUTION
When cleaning the mirror, use a
paper towel or similar materialdampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleanerdirectly on the mirror as thatmay cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
WARNING -  Rearview 
mirrors
 The outside rearview mirror is convex. Objects seen in the 
mirror are closer than they
appear.
 Use your interior rearview mirror or direct observation todetermine the actual distance
of following vehicles when
changing lanes.
ORP046321L   
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The rear parking assist system 
assists the driver during backward
movement of the vehicle by chiming if
any object is sensed within a distance
of 120 cm (47 in.) behind the vehicle.This system is a supplemental systemand it is not intended to nor does it
replace the need for extreme care and
attention of the driver. The sensing range and objects
detectable by the back sensors are
limited. Whenever backing-up, pay
as much attention to what is behind
you as you would in a vehicle without
a rear parking assist system.
Operation of the rear parking assist system
Operating condition
 This system will activate when the
indicator on the rear parking assist 
OFF button is not illuminated. 
If you desire to deactivate the rear 
parking assist system, press the
rear parking assist OFF button
again. (The indicator on the button
will illuminate.) To turn the system
on, press the button again. (The
indicator on the button will go off.)
REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
ORP042100
WARNING
The rear parking assist system 
is a supplementary function
only. The operation of the rearparking assist system can be
affected by several factors
(including environmental condi-
tions). It is the responsibility of
the driver to always check the
area behind the vehicle before
and whilst backing up.
ORP042109R
Sensor    
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 This system will activate whenbacking up with the ignition switch ON. 
If the vehicle is moving at a speed 
over  5 km/h (3 mph), the system
may not be activated correctly.
 The sensing distance whilst the rear parking assist system is in
operation is approximately 120 cm(47 in.).
 When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.
Types of warning sound
 When an object is 120 cm to 61 cm(47 in. to 23.6 in.) from the rear 
bumper: Buzzer beeps intermittently
 When an object is 60 cm to 31 cm (23.6 in. to 12.2 in.) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps more fre-quently
 When an object is within 30 cm (11.8 in.) of the rear bumper: 
Buzzer sounds continuously.
Type of the warning indicator 
(if equipped)
* 1
: It indicates the range of sensed
object by each sensor. (Left, 
Centre, Right)
❈ In case the object is between or
close to the sensors, the indicator
could be different. Non-operational conditions of rear parking assist system The rear parking assist system 
may not operate properly when: 
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It
will operate normally when the moisture has been cleared.)
2. The sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. Driving on uneven road surfaces (unpaved roads, gravel, bumps,
gradient).
4. Objects generating excessive noise (vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes)
are within range of the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists. 
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are within range of the 
sensor.
7. Trailer towing.
Distance from objectWarning indicator
Type AType B
61cm ~ 120 cm  
(24 in. ~ 47 in.)
31cm ~ 60 cm  
(12.2 in. ~ 23.6 in.)
Less than 30 cm  (11.8 in.)
* 1
* 1
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The detecting range may decrease when: 
1. The sensor is stained with foreign
matter such as snow or water. 
(The sensing range will return to
normal when removed.)
2. Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor: 
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
2. Objects which tend to absorb the sensor frequency such as clothes, 
spongy material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than 1 m (40 in.) and narrower than 14
cm (6 in.) in diameter. Rear parking assist system precautions 
 The rear parking assist system
may not sound sequentially depending on the speed andshapes of the objects detected.
 The rear parking assist system may malfunction if the vehicle bumperheight or sensor installation has
been modified or damaged. Any
non-factory installed equipment or
accessories may also interfere with
the sensor performance.
 The sensor may not recognize objects less than 30 cm (11.8 in.)
from the sensor, or it may sense an
incorrect distance. Use caution.
 When the sensor is frozen or stained with snow, dirt, or water,
the sensor may be inoperative until
the stains are removed using a softcloth.
 Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor. Sensor damage could
occur.✽✽ 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. 
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Self-diagnosis 
When you shift the gear to the R 
(Reverse) position and if one or more
of the below occurs you may have a
malfunction in the rear parking assistsystem. 
 You don't hear an audible warningsound or if the buzzer sounds inter- 
mittently.
- Type A 
- Type B
If this occurs, have the system 
checked by a professional workshop.Kia recommends to visit an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner.WARNING
Pay close attention when the 
vehicle is driven close to
objects on the road, particularly
pedestrians, and especially
children. Be aware that some
objects may not be detected by
the sensors, due to the object’s
distance, size or material, all of
which can limit the effective-
ness of the sensor. Always per-
form a visual inspection to
make sure the vehicle is clear of
all obstructions before moving
the vehicle in any direction.WARNING
Your new vehicle warranty does 
not cover any accidents or damage
to the vehicle or injuries to its occu-pants due to a rear parking assist
system malfunction. Always drive
safely and cautiously.
(blinks)
 is displayed. (if equipped) 
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The parking assist system assists 
the driver during movement of the
vehicle by chiming or displaying thearea an obstacle is detected on the
instrument cluster if any object issensed within the distance of 100 cm(39.4 in) in front and 120 cm (47 in)
behind the vehicle. This system is a supplemental sys- tem and it is not intended to nor does
it replace the need for extreme care
and attention of the driver. 
The sensing range and objects 
detectable by the sensors are limited. 
Whenever moving pay as much attention to what is in front and
behind of you as you would in a vehi-
cle without a parking assist system.
PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
The parking assist system 
should only be considered as a
supplementary function. The
driver must check the front and
rear view. The operational func-tion of the parking assist system
can be affected by many factors
and conditions of the surround-
ings, so the responsibility rests
always with the driver.
ORP042100
ORP046102L
Sensor
Sensor