Kia Sportage: Safe Exit Warning (SEW): (if equipped)

Kia Sportage Owner’s Manual (5th Generation, NQ5; 2022+) / Driver assistance system / Safe Exit Warning (SEW): (if equipped)

Kia Sportage Safe Exit Warning illustration showing a vehicle approaching from behind

While the Kia Sportage is stopped, Safe Exit Warning (SEW) monitors for vehicles approaching the rear corner. If someone opens a door while a vehicle is approaching, the system may display a warning and sound an alert to help prevent a collision.

CAUTION

Warning timing can vary with the speed of the approaching vehicle. Always check the road and surrounding traffic before opening a door.

Detecting sensors

Figure 1. Rear corner radar

Kia Sportage rear corner radar location for Safe Exit Warning

Figure 2. Rear corner radar (GT-Line)

Kia Sportage GT-Line rear corner radar location for Safe Exit Warning

CAUTION

For precautions concerning the rear corner radars, refer to the “Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)” section.

Limitations of Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) may not detect nearby traffic reliably in every situation. It may also issue a warning or provide assistance unexpectedly when visibility, sensor conditi...

Safe Exit Warning settings

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Kia Sportage: Safe Exit Warning (SEW): (if equipped)

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