Kia Carens: Smart parking assist system (SPAS) / 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 space.
- Parking space with trash, grass or barriers.
- Heavy snow or rain.
- A pole close to the parking line.
- Bumpy roads.
- A vehicle equipped with a snow chain or spare tire.
- Tire pressure lower or higher than the standard tire pressure.
- A trailer connected to the vehicle.
- Slippery or uneven road.
- Big vehicles such as buses or trucks parked.
- Sensor covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water.
- Moisture frozen on the sensor.
- A motorcycle or bicycle parked.
- A trash can or obstacle near.
- Heavy wind.
- Wheel changed to an unauthorized size.
- A problem with the wheel alignment.
- Next to a garden or bush.
- A accessory installed on the detective area the of sensors (such as number plate holder).
- Vehicle leaned severely to one side.
- Strong sunlight or very cold weather.
- Ultrasonic interference other vehicle's. Such as horn sounds of other vehicles, motorcycle's engine noise, air brake noise of heavy vehicles and with the other vehicle's parking assist system working.
WARNING
Do not use the Smart Parking Assist System in the following conditions for unexpected results may occur and cause a serious accident.
1. Parking on inclines
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The driver must apply the accelerator and brake pedal when parking on inclines. If the driver is unfamiliar with applying the accelerator and brake pedal, a vehicle accident may occur.
2. Parking in snow
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Snow may interfere with sensor operation or the system may cancel if the road is slippery while parking. Also, if the driver is unfamiliar with applying the accelerator and brake pedal, a car accident may occur.
3. Parking in narrow space
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The system may not search for parking spaces if the space is too narrow. Even if it operates always be careful.
4. Parking diagonal
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The system is a supplemental for parallel parking. Diagonal line parking is not available. Even if the vehicle is able to enter the space, do not operate the Smart Parking Assist System.The system will attempt parallel parking.
5. Parking in uneven road
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Parking in uneven roads, the driver needs to properly apply the pedal (clutch, accelerator or brake). If not, the system may cancel when the vehicle slips or an accident may occur.
6. Parking behind a truck
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An accident may occur when parking behind a vehicle higher than yours. For example, bus, truck, etc.
7. Obstacle in parking space
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The system may search for a parking space even though an obstacle is in the parking space. An accident may occur if you continue to park the vehicle with the system.
Do not solely rely on the Smart Parking Assist System.
Operating condition
The system will help park the vehicle in the middle or back of a parked vehicle.
Use the system when all the below conditions are met.
When the parking space is a straight line.
When parallel par ...
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) S ...
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