Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 243

NOTICE
1. The warninþ may not sound se‐
quentially dependinþ
speed and shapes oý the objects
detected.
2. The parkinþ assist system may
malýunction iý the vehicle bump‐
er heiþht or sensor installation
has been modiýied. Any non-ýac‐
tory installed equipment or ac‐
cessories may also interýere
with the sensor perýormance.
3. Sensor may not recoþnize ob‐
jects less than 30 cm ýrom the
sensor, or it may sense an incor‐
rect distance. Use with caution.
4. When the sensor is ýrozen or
stained with snow or water, the
sensor may be inoperative until
the stains are removed usinþ a
soýt cloth.
5. Do not push, scratch or strike
the sensor with any hard objects
that could damaþe the surýace
oý the sensor. Sensor damaþe
could occur.
NOTICE
This system can only sense objects
on the within the ranþe and location oý 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 ýront and
behind the vehicle when drivinþ. Be
sure to inýorm any drivers in the ve‐
hicle that may be unýamiliar with
the system reþardinþ 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 shiýt the þear to the R (Re‐
verse) position and iý one or more oý
the below occurs you may have a mal‐
ýunction in the rear parkinþ assist sys‐
tem.
• You don't hear an audible warninþ
sound or iý the buzzer sounds inter‐
mittently.
•
is displayed (iý equip‐
ped).
Iý this occurs, have the system checked
by a proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/
service partner.
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