Kia Soul: Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW-F/R) system / Self-diagnosis

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2021 Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW-F/R) system / Self-diagnosis

When you shift the gear to the R (Reverse) position and if one or more of the below occurs you may have a malfunction in Reverse Parking Distance Warning system.

• You don't hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently.

• Kia Soul. Self-diagnosis is displayed. (if equipped)

If this occurs, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/ service partner.

WARNING

Your new vehicle warranty does not cover any accidents or damage to the vehicle or injuries to its occupants related to Parking Distance Warning system. Always drive safely and cautiously.

Non-operational conditions of Parking Distance Warning system

Parking Distance Warning system may not operate normally when: 1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor (It will operate normally when moisture melts). 2. Sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow ...

REAR VIEW MONITOR (RVM) system

Rear View Monitor system will activate when the back-up light is ON with the ignition switch ON and the shift lever in the R (Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental system that shows behind ...

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