Kia Carens: Smart parking assist system (SPAS) / Operating condition

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Smart parking assist system (SPAS) / 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 parking is required.
When there is a parked vehicle.
When there is enough space to move the vehicle.

Smart parking assist system (SPAS)

The Smart Parking Assist System helps drivers park their vehicle by using sensors to measure parallel parking spaces, control the steering wheel to semi-automatically park the vehicle and provide i ...

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 ...

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