KIA Niro: Safe Exit Assist (SEA)

KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / Driving your vehicle / Safe Exit Assist (SEA)

Safe Exit Assist (SEA)

After the vehicle stops, when an approaching vehicle from the rear area is detected after a passenger opens the door, Safe Exit Assist will warn the driver with a warning message and an audible warning to help prevent a collision.

Safe Exit Assist (SEA)

When the electronic child safety lock button is in the LOCK position and an approaching vehicle from the rear area is detected, the electronic child safety lock ( ) button will not unlock even if the driver presses the button to prevent the rear doors from opening.

CAUTION

Warning timing may vary depending on the speed of the approaching vehicle.

Detecting sensor

Rear corner radar

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

CAUTION

For more details on the precautions of the rear corner radars, refer to "Blind- Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) (if equipped)"

Safe Exit Assist settings

Exit Safety Kia NIRO Hybrid Kia Niro EV A: Driver Assistance Driving Safety Exit Safety With the vehicle on, touch Settings → Driver Assistance → Warning Volume on the instrument cluster or Settings → Vehicle →

Safe Exit Assist operation

Safe Exit Assist warns the following actions. Collision warning when exiting vehicle Safe Exit Assist linked with Electronic child safety lock Collision warning when exiting vehicle A: Watch for traffic The warning light on the

Safe Exit Assist malfunction and limitations

Safe Exit Assist malfunction A: Check blind-spot safety systems When Safe Exit Assist is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the master ( ) warning light will appear on the cluster.

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Armed stage

The system provides an audible alarm and the hazard warning lights blink if triggered. The system is operated in 3 stages. Armed stage Operation Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the key or door handle. The hazard warning li

Shift dial SBW type

P (Park) R (Reverse) N (Neutral) D (Drive) Operation Depress the brake pedal and turn the knob to the desired position. Press P button to shift to P (Park). Transmission ranges The indicator in the instrument cluster