Kia Sportage: Limitations of Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist

Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not warn you or provide braking assistance, even when a pedestrian or object is present, in any of the following situations:

• The vehicle has a problem or has been modified:
  • Non-factory equipment or accessories have been installed.
  • Brake components, such as the discs or calipers, have been modified.
  • The wheels are misaligned or suspension components have been changed.
  • Accessories are attached to the steering wheel, or steering components have been modified.
  • The Kia Sportage is unstable because of an accident or another cause.
  • The bumper height or the installation position of the rear ultrasonic sensors has been changed.
  • Abnormal tyre pressure or excessive cargo has caused the vehicle’s overall height to tilt significantly.
  • Snow chains, a spare tyre, or a wheel of a different size have been fitted.
  • A wide-angle camera or ultrasonic sensor is damaged.
  • A wide-angle camera or ultrasonic sensor is covered with snow, dirt, or other foreign material.
• Conditions around the vehicle interfere with detection:
  • A pattern on the road affects the camera’s view.
  • Shadows or reflected light appear on the ground.
  • The vehicle is manoeuvring through a narrow lane or parking space.
  • A pedestrian or object is close to the vehicle’s path.
  • The vehicle is moving through a narrow lane or confined parking area.
  • The road surface is uneven, such as an unpaved or gravel road, a road joint, or a ramp.
  • A trailer or carrier is fitted near a rear corner radar.
  • A light source or poor weather, such as heavy rain, fog, or snow, obscures a wide-angle camera.
  • The surrounding area is extremely bright or dark.
  • The outside temperature is extremely high or low.
  • Wind is strong, above 20 km/h (12 mph), or blows across the rear bumper.
  • A nearby source of loud noise is operating, such as a vehicle horn, a loud motorcycle, or truck air brakes.
  • An object or device producing ultrasonic waves is close to a sensor.
  • A nearby wireless device with a transmission function affects a rear ultrasonic sensor.
  • The system is affected by another vehicle’s Parking Distance Warning.
  • The road is slippery or inclined.
• A pedestrian or object is difficult for the system to recognise:
  • The pedestrian is difficult to detect.
  • There is a difference in ground height between the vehicle and the pedestrian.
  • The pedestrian’s image blends into the background in the wide-rear-view camera.
  • The pedestrian is close to the rear edge of the vehicle.
  • The pedestrian is not standing upright.
  • The pedestrian is unusually short or tall, making detection difficult.
  • A pedestrian or cyclist wears clothing that blends into the background.
  • A pedestrian’s clothing does not reflect ultrasonic waves well.
  • The object’s size, thickness, height, or shape makes it difficult to reflect ultrasonic waves. Examples include poles, bushes, kerbs, carts, and the edge of a wall.
  • The pedestrian or object is moving quickly.
  • The pedestrian or object is very close to the rear of the vehicle.
  • A large object, such as a wall, is positioned behind the pedestrian or object.
  • The object is not near the centre of the front or rear of the vehicle.
  • The object’s surface is not parallel to the bumper.
• Driving conditions affect system operation:
  • The driver moves the vehicle immediately after shifting to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
  • The driver accelerates or turns the vehicle in a circle.

WARNING

• Remain attentive whenever you drive. You are responsible for controlling the brakes and driving the Kia Sportage safely.
• Before moving the vehicle, check all around it for pedestrians and objects.
• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may perform differently depending on the situation. If the vehicle is travelling above 4 km/h (2 mph), collision-avoidance assistance is provided only when pedestrians are detected. Look around and remain alert whenever you move the vehicle.
• Rear ultrasonic sensors may not detect some objects because of their distance, size, or material, which can limit the system’s effectiveness.
• Depending on road and surrounding conditions, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate correctly or may activate when assistance is not needed.
• Do not rely on Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist alone. Doing so could result in vehicle damage or injury.
• Keep the wide-angle cameras and ultrasonic sensors clean so they can detect the area around the Kia Sportage.
• Do not clean the camera lens with acidic or alkaline detergents. Use only mild soap or a neutral detergent, then rinse the lens thoroughly with water.
• Do not direct a high-pressure washer at the wide-angle cameras, rear ultrasonic sensors, or the area around them. The force of the water may cause a camera or sensor to malfunction.
• Do not place items such as bumper stickers or bumper guards near the cameras or ultrasonic sensors, and do not paint the bumper. These changes may affect Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist performance.
• Never disassemble or strike a wide-angle camera or any ultrasonic sensor component.
• Do not apply unnecessary force to the cameras or ultrasonic sensors. If a camera or sensor is forced out of alignment, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not work correctly. Kia recommends having the system checked by an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.
• A sudden braking manoeuvre to avoid a collision may produce noise.
• If another warning is already sounding, such as the seat-belt warning chime, the Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist alert may not be audible.
• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may not work properly if the bumper has been damaged, replaced, or repaired.
• Strong electromagnetic waves may interfere with Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist and affect its operation.
• If the vehicle audio system is playing at a high volume, passengers may not hear the system’s warning sounds.
• Brake control may not operate correctly depending on the status of ESC (Electronic Stability Control). The system provides a warning only in either of these situations:
  • The ESC warning light is illuminated.
  • ESC is operating to perform another function.
• Check the brake fluid and brake pads regularly. Brake performance may be reduced depending on their condition.
• Switch off Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist when towing a trailer. When reversing with a trailer, the system may activate because it detects the trailer.

NOTE

Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist can detect a pedestrian or object in situations such as these:

• A pedestrian is standing behind the vehicle.
• A large obstacle, such as another vehicle, is parked directly behind the centre of the Kia Sportage.