Kia Sportage: Rear parking assist system / Rear parking assist system precautions
- The rear parking assist system may not sound consistently depending on
the speed and shapes of the objects detected.
- The rear parking assist system may malfunction if the vehicle bumper height
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 12 in. (30 cm) from the
sensor, or it may sense an incorrect distance. Use caution.
- When the sensor is frozen or covered with snow, dirt, or water, the sensor
may be inoperative until the material is removed using a soft cloth.
- To prevent damage, do not push, scratch or strike the sensor.
✽ NOTICE
This system can only sense objects within the range and location of the sensors.
It cannot 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.
The rear parking assist system may not operate properly when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally once the moisture
clears.
2. The sensor is covered with foreign matter, ...
If you don’t hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently
when shifting the gear to the R (Reverse) position, this may indicate a malfunction
in the rear parking assist s ...
Other information:
Identification Number Locations
Protection Of The Vehicle
Always be sure to cover fenders, seats, and floor areas before starting work.
The support rod must be inserted into the hole near the edge of t ...
Disassembly
In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel
pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage
of the high pressure fuel. So don’t do any repa ...