Kia K5 2021 Owner's Manual page 208

Features of your vehicle
The audible warning does not
sound.
The buzzer sounds intermittently.
The 'Parking sensor error or
blockage' warning message
appears on the cluster.
ODL3A040153
WARNING
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
is a supplemental system. The
operation of the system can be
affected by several factors
(including environmental condi-
tions). It is the responsibility of
the driver to always check the
front and rear views before and
while parking.
Always look around your vehicle
to make sure there are no objects
or obstacles before moving the
vehicle in any direction to prevent
a collision.
Your new vehicle warranty does
not cover any accidents or dam-
age to the vehicle or injuries to its
occupants related to a Reverse
Parking Distance Warning.
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Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
Pay close attention when driving
near objects, pedestrians, and
especially children. Some objects
may not be detected by the ultra-
sonic sensors, due to the objects
distance, size or material, all of
which can limit the effectiveness
of the sensor.
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
may not operate normally when:
- Moisture is frozen to the sensor
(It will operate normally when
the frozen moisture melts)
- Sensor is covered with foreign
matter, such as snow or water
(It will operate normally when
the material is removed or the
sensor is no longer blocked.)
- The weather is extremely hot
or cold
- The sensor is pushed, scratched
or struck with any hard and
sharp objects that could dam-
age the surface.
- High pressure water is directly
applied to ultrasonic sensor.
- Heavy rain or water spray is
present.
- The sensor is covered with
snow.
- Affected by another vehicle's
sensors
- Water flows on the surface of
the sensor
- Driving on uneven road surfaces
such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.