Kia Sportage: Surround View Monitor Malfunction and Limitations

Surround View Monitor Malfunction

If the Surround View Monitor malfunctions, its display may appear green, blue, grey, or black.

If the Surround View Monitor does not operate correctly, the screen flickers, or the camera image appears abnormal, Kia recommends having the Kia Sportage inspected by an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

Limitations of Surround View Monitor

• If the Kia Sportage remains stationary for an extended time in winter, or is parked in an indoor car park, exhaust fumes may temporarily blur the camera image.
• The display may appear abnormal and an icon may appear in the upper-left corner of the screen in any of these situations:
  • The tailgate is open.
  • The driver’s door or front passenger door is open.
  • An outside rear-view mirror is folded.

WARNING

• Before moving the vehicle, always look around the Kia Sportage and check for people, objects, and obstacles. The image on the screen may not show the vehicle’s position or surroundings exactly as they are in reality.
• The distance to an object shown on the screen may differ from its actual distance. The Surround View Monitor image is calibrated from the wide-rear-view camera, so the displayed perspective may not correspond exactly to what you see around the vehicle. If cargo causes the vehicle to tilt, the rear parking guidelines may also be inaccurate. Check the area around the vehicle directly before manoeuvring.
• The Surround View Monitor is designed for use on a flat surface. On roads with changes in height, such as kerbs or speed bumps, the image may not appear accurate.
• Keep the camera lenses clean, as dirt or other foreign material can affect camera performance and prevent the Surround View Monitor from working normally. Do not clean a lens with chemical solvents, including strong alkaline detergents or volatile organic solvents such as petrol or acetone, because they may damage it.
• Driving with the tailgate open is not recommended. If you must do so, take particular care to maintain safety.

3D View Function

The 3D view function presents the Kia Sportage from different viewing angles. Select the 3D view icon on the Surround View Monitor screen to choose an angle. Select the icon again to reset the angl...

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA): If Equipped

When the Kia Sportage is reversing, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist detects vehicles approaching from the left or right behind the vehicle. If the system identifies a possible collisi...