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.