KIA Niro: Reverse Parking Distance Warning operation

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

Parking Safety button (if equipped)

Parking Safety button (if equipped)

Press the Parking Safety ( ) button to turn on or off Reverse Parking Distance Warning.

When Reverse Parking Distance Warning is off (button indicator light off), if you shift the gear to R (Reverse), Reverse Parking Distance Warning will automatically turn on.
If you shift the gear to R (Reverse), Reverse Parking Distance Warning will not turn off even if you press the Parking Safety ( ) button for your safety.

Reverse Parking Distance Warning

Reverse Parking Distance Warning will operate under the following conditions.

Shift the gear to R (Reverse).
The vehicle's speed is below 10 km/h (6 mph).

Warning indication and warning sound

Warning indication and warning sound

The corresponding indicator will appear on the cluster or infotainment system whenever each ultrasonic sensor detects a person, animal or object in its sensing range. Also an audible warning will sound.
When more than two objects are detected at the same time, the closest one will be warned with an audible warning.
Distance from object may be detected differently when obstacles are not located in front of the sensor.
The shape of the indicator in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and precautions

Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction After starting the vehicle, a beep will sound once when the gear is shifted to R (Reverse) to indicate Reverse Parking Distance Warning is operating normally. However, if one or more of the followin

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

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