Kia Forte: Reverse parking distance warning / Operation of the reverse parking distance warning
Operating condition
- 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 back-up warning system is in operation is approximately 120 cm (47 in.) at the rear bumper center area, and 60 cm (23.5 in.) at the rear bumper side area.
- When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first.
Types of warning sound
- 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 (24 in. to 12 in. ) from the rear bumper: Buzzer beeps more frequently.
- When an object is within 30 cm (12 in.) of the rear bumper: Buzzer sounds continuously.
The reverse parking distance warning assists the driver during backward movement of the vehicle by chiming if any object is sensed within a distance of 120 cm (47 in.
The reverse parking distance warning may not operate properly when: 1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally once the moisture clears.
Other information:
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Parking brake
Checking the parking brake Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade.
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: All season, Summer, Snow tires
All season tires Kia specifies all season tires on some models to provide good performance for use all year round, including snowy and icy road conditions. All season tires are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire sidewall.
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