Kia Optima 2017 Owner's Manual page 194

Features of your vehicle
NOTICE
1. The warning may not sound se‐
quentially depending on
speed and shapes of the objects
detected.
2. The parking assist system may
malfunction if the vehicle bump‐
er height or sensor installation
has been modified. Any non-fac‐
tory installed equipment or ac‐
cessories may also interfere
with the sensor performance.
3. Sensor may not recognize ob‐
jects less than 30 cm from the
sensor, or it may sense an incor‐
rect distance. Use with caution.
4. When the sensor is frozen or
stained with snow or water, the
sensor may be inoperative until
the stains are removed using a
soft cloth.
5. Do not push, scratch or strike
the sensor with any hard objects
that could damage the surface
of the sensor. Sensor damage
could occur.
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NOTICE
This system can only sense objects
the within the range and location of the
sensors, it can not detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
or objects located between sensors
may not be detected.
Always visually check in front and
behind the vehicle when driving.
Be sure to inform any drivers in the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with
the system regarding the systems
capabilities and limitations.
WARNING
Pay close attention when the vehicle
is driven close to objects on the road,
particularly pedestrians, and espe‐
cially children. Be aware that some
objects may not be detected by the
sensors, due to the objects distance,
size or material, all of which can lim‐
it the effectiveness of the sensor.
Always perform a visual inspection
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to make sure the vehicle is clear of
all obstructions before moving the
vehicle in any direction.
Self-diagnosis
When you shift the gear to the R (Re‐
verse) position and if one or more of
the below occurs you may have a mal‐
function in the rear parking assist sys‐
tem.
• You don't hear an audible warning
sound or if the buzzer sounds inter‐
mittently.
•
is displayed (if
equipped).
OJF045332L
(blinks)
If this occurs, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.