Kia Optima: Operation of the rear parking assist system

Operating condition

• This system will activate when backing up with the ignition switch ON.
• The sensing distance while the rear parking assist system is in operation is approximately 120 cm (47 in.).
• 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 81 cm (47 in. to 32 in.) from the rear bumper: Buzzer beeps intermittently.

• When an object is 80 cm to 41 cm (31 in. to 16 in.) from the rear bumper: Buzzer beeps more frequently.

• When an object is within 40 cm (15 in.) of the rear bumper: Buzzer sounds continuously.