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.
Rear parking assist system
The rear parking assist system assists the driver during backward movement of
the vehicle by chiming if any object is sensed within a distance of 120 cm (47 in.)
behind the vehicle. This system ...
Non-operational conditions of rear parking assist system
The rear parking assist system may not operate properly when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally when the moisture
has been cleared.) 2. The sensor is covered with forei ...
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case of an emergency)
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Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
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s ...