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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Remote Operation function operation status

NOTICE Operation status by the hazard warning light may not be applicable based on the regulation of your country. If the smart key is not within the operating range from the vehicle (approximately 4m (13 ft.)), the smart key LED

Charging door

Opening the charging door Operation Press the right center edge of the charging door. The charging door is not open when the vehicle is locked. Closing the charging door Operation Close the charging door by pressing rear