Kia Carens: Parking assist system / Self-diagnosis

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Parking assist system / Self-diagnosis

When you shift the gear to the R (Reverse) position and if one or more of the below occurs you may have a malfunction in the parking assist system.

• You don't hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently.

- Type A

- Type B

If this occurs, we recommend that the system be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

Your new vehicle warranty does not cover any accidents or damage to the vehicle or injuries to its occupants related to a parking assist system. Always drive safely and cautiously.

Non-operational conditions of parking assist system

Parking assist system may not operate normally when: 1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally when moisture melts.) 2. Sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or wat ...

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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 ...

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