parking sensors KIA STINGER 2019 Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
The rear parking distance warning -
reverse assists the driver during back-
ward 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 sys-
tem and it is not intended to nor does
it replace the need for extreme care
and attention of the driver. The sens-
ing range and objects detectable by
the back sensors (1) are limited.
Whenever backing-up, pay as much
attention to what is behind you as
you would in a vehicle without a
parking distance warning-reverse.
Operation of the parking dis-
tance warning-reverse
Operating condition
This system will activate when theindicator on the parking distance
warning-reverse OFF button is not
illuminated. If you desire to deacti-
vate the parking distance warning-
reverse, press the distance warn-
ing-reverse OFF button again. (The
indicator on the button will illumi-
nate.) To turn the system on, press
the button again. (The indicator on
the button will go off.)
This system will activate when backing 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 while the parking distance warning-reverse
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.
PARKING DISTANCE WARNING - REVERSE (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
The parking distance warning-
reverse is a supplementary
function only. The operation of
the parking distance warning-
reverse can be affected by sev-
eral factors (including environ-
mental conditions). It is the
responsibility of the driver to
always check the area behind
the vehicle before and while
backing up.
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Non-operational conditions of
parking distance warning-
reverse
The parking distance warning-
reverse 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. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towing 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.) in height and narrower
than 14 cm (6 in.) in diameter.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The indicator may differ from the
illustration as objects or sensors sta-
tus.
If the indicator blinks, the system
should be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
When an object is 120 cm
to 61 cm (47 in. to 24 in.)
from the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps intermittently.
When an object is 60 cm to
31 cm (23 in. to 12 in.) from
the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps more frequently.
When an object is within
30 cm (11 in.) of the rear
bumper:
Buzzer sounds continuously.
Types of warning soundIndicator*
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Parking distance warning-
reverse precautions
The parking distance warning-reverse may not sound consistent-
ly depending on the speed and
shapes of the objects detected.
The parking distance warning- reverse may malfunction if the vehi-
cle bumper height or sensor instal-
lation has been modified or dam-
aged. Any non-factory installed
equipment or accessories may also
interfere with the sensor perform-
ance.
The sensor may not recognize objects less than 30 cm (11 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 soft
cloth.
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.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.

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Driving your vehicle
- The second stage alarm can bedeactivated.
To activate the alarm: Go to the User Settings Mode →
Driver Assistance and select
"Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Sound" on the LCD display.
To deactivate the alarm: Go to the User Settings Mode →
Driver Assistance and deselect
"Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Sound" on the LCD display.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
The alarm function helps alert the
driver. Deactivate this function only
when it is necessary.
Detecting sensor
The sensors are located inside of the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly.
RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Warning)
When your vehicle moves backwards
from a parking position, the sensor
detects approaching vehicles to the
left or right side direction and gives
information to the driver.
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Non-operating condition
Outside rearview mirror may not
alert the driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror housingis damaged or covered with debris.
- The window is covered with debris.
- The windows are severely tinted.
Driver's Attention
The driver must be cautious in the below situations, because the sys-
tem may not detect other vehicles
or objects in certain circum-
stances.
- The vehicle drives on a curved road or through a tollgate.
- The sensor is covered with rain, snow, mud, etc.
- The rear bumper, in which the sen- sor is located, is covered or
blocked with a foreign matter such
as a sticker, a bumper guard, a
bicycle stand, etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged, or the sensor is out of the original
default position.
- The vehicle height gets lower or higher due to heavy loading in a
liftgate, abnormal tire pressure,
etc.
- The vehicle drives in a bad weath- er such as heavy rain or snow.
- There is a fixed object near the vehicle, such as a guardrail,
pedestrian, animal, tunnel, etc. - A big vehicle is near such as a bus
or truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer is near.
- If the vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes at a very fast speed.
- While changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep road where the height of the lane is
different.
- When the other vehicle approach- es very close.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- When the temperature of the rear bumper is very high or low.
- When the sensors are blocked by other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.
- When the detected vehicle also moves back, as your vehicle drives
back.