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: Light bulbs

    Bulb replacement precaution Please keep extra bulbs on hand with appropriate wattage ratings in case of emergencies. Refer to the "Bulb Wattage" section in Chapter 8. When changing lamps, first turn off the engine at a safe place, firmly apply the parking brake and detach the battery’s negative (-) terminal.

    Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Stop and tail lamp/side marker (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A)

    1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Open the service cover. 3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle. 4. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle. 5. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.

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