Kia Picanto: Safe Exit Warning (SEW): (if equipped) / Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations

Safe Exit Warning malfunction

A: Check Blind-Spot Safety system

If Safe Exit Warning detects a fault, a message appears on the Kia Picanto’s instrument cluster and the Master warning light () illuminates for a limited time.

Have Safe Exit Warning inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

A: Check side view mirror warning light

If the warning light in an outside rear-view mirror is not working correctly, a message appears on the instrument cluster for a limited time and the Master warning light () illuminates.

Have Safe Exit Warning inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

Safe Exit Warning disabled

A: Blind-Spot Safety system disabled. Radar blocked.

Snow, rain or other material covering the rear bumper around a rear corner radar sensor can reduce its detection performance. A trailer, carrier or similar attachment may also interfere with the sensor, temporarily limiting or disabling Safe Exit Warning.

In these conditions, a warning message and the Master warning light () appear on the instrument cluster. This does not necessarily mean that Safe Exit Warning has a fault; its operation may simply be restricted by the obstruction or attachment.

Remove the material or attachment, then restart the vehicle. Safe Exit Warning should operate normally once the obstruction has been cleared and the Kia Picanto has been restarted.

If the system still does not work correctly after the obstruction or attachment has been removed, have it inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

CAUTION

WARNING

Limitations of Safe Exit Warning

Safe Exit Warning may not operate as intended, or may respond unexpectedly, in the following situations:

• When exiting the Kia Picanto beside overgrown trees or grass.

• When leaving the vehicle beside a wet road surface.

• When the approaching vehicle is travelling very fast or very slowly.

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WARNING