KIA Niro: Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings

KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / Driving your vehicle / Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) / Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) (if equipped)

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning will help warn the driver if an obstacle is detected within a certain distance when the vehicle is moving forward or in reverse at low speeds.

Detecting sensor

Front ultrasonic sensors

Rear ultrasonic sensors

Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings

Warning volume

Warning volume

A: Driver Assistance

Warning Volume
High
Medium
Low
Off (If steering wheel vibration function is equipped)

With the vehicle on, touch Settings ? Driver Assistance ? Warning Volume on the instrument cluster or Settings ? Vehicle ? Driver Assistance ? Warning Volume on the infotainment system to change the Warning volume to adjust the Warning volume levels; High, Medium, Low or Off.

CAUTION

When the trailer is connected, Reverse Parking Distance Warning Assist automatically turns off (if equipped). In this case, you cannot get help from Reverse Parking Distance Warning. Always drive with care.

NOTICE

If the vehicle is restarted, Warning volume will maintain the last setting.
If Off is selected, the Warning volume of Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning will not turn off, but the volume will sound as Low.
If Off is selected, steering wheel vibration (if equipped) will not turn off.
If you change the Warning volume, the Warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems may change.

Parking Distance Warning Auto On

You can set the parking distance warning to be ON at low speeds. To use Parking Distance Warning Auto On function, select Settings ? Driver Assistance ? Parking Safety ? Parking Distance Warning Auto On on the instrument cluster or Settings ? Vehicle ? Driver Assistance ? Parking Safety ? Parking Distance Warning Auto On on the infotainment system.

NOTICE

When Parking Distance Warning Auto On is selected, the Parking Safety button indicator ( ) stays on.

Parking Distance Warning operation

Control switch Parking Safety button Press the Parking Safety ( ) button to turn on Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning. Press the button again to turn off the function. When the gear is shift to R (Reverse), Parking Distance Wa

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