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:

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