Kia Carens: Smart parking assist system (SPAS) / How the system works

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Smart parking assist system (SPAS) / How the system works

1.Activate the Smart Parking Assist System

2.Select parking assist mode

3.Search for parking space (slowly move forward.)

4.Search complete (automatic search by sensor.)

5.Steering wheel control

(1) Shift according to the instruction on the LCD display.

(2) Drive slowly with the brake pedal applied.

6.Smart Parking Assist System complete

7.If necessary, manually adjust position of vehicle.

✽ NOTICE

Before activating the system check if the conditions are possible to use the system.
For your safety, always apply the brake pedal except for when driving.

Non-operating condition

Never use the Smart Parking Assist System in the below conditions. Curved parking space. Inclined roads. A vehicle loaded with longer or wider cargo compared to the vehicle. Diagonal parking spac ...

1. Activate Smart Parking Assist System

Press the Smart Parking Assist System button (the button indicator will illuminate). The Parking Assist System will be activated (the button indicator will illuminate). A warning sound will be ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: 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 foreign matter, such as snow or water, or the sensor cover is blocked. (It will operate normally when the ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Hill-start assist control (HAC)

A vehicle has the tendency to slip back on a steep hill when it starts to go after stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from slipping back by operating the brakes automatically for about 1~2 seconds. The brakes are released when the accelerator pedal is depressed or ...