Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 163

Vehicle safety controls
Active hood system non-activation conditions
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Active hood system malfunction
If there is a problem with the system a message will appear in the cluster LCD display.
This warning message means that the protection of pedestrians by the active hood sys-
tem does not works correctly.
If the warning message displayed, have the system checked by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Active hood system non-activation conditions
The active hood system is not designed to operate in
side, rear collisions and rollover accidents. Because the
vehicle can detect only frontal collision.
僅 If the front bumper is damaged or modified.
僅 If the vehicle have an angled frontal collision with
僅 If a pedestrian lies on the road.
僅 If the pedestrian have an object to absorb the shock
pedestrians.
such as a suit case, buggy or cart.
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