Kia Sportage 2023 Reverse and Forward Parking Distance Warning (PDW)

The 2023 Kia Sportage brings a revolutionary new feature to the world of cars: the Reverse and Forward Parking Distance Warning system. This system changes the way parking is both easier and safer. This cutting-edge technology is more than just a feature; it shows that Kia cares about giving drivers trust and peace of mind. By strategically placing a number of sensors around the vehicle, it turns what used to be a difficult job into a smooth and straightforward one. No matter if you’re trying to squeeze into a tight parking spot in the city or getting around in heavy traffic, this system keeps an eye on you and gives you real-time feedback and warnings to help you avoid obstacles and make sure that every parking attempt, whether you’re going forward or backwards, is safe and precise. The Reverse and Forward Parking Distance Warning system in the 2023 Kia Sportage starts a new era where parking is no longer a challenge but an easy and safe part of every trip. It sets a new bar for innovation in the auto industry.

2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features, Mileage and Torque

Detecting sensor
Rear ultrasonic sensors

Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.
Reverse Parking Distance Warn-ing settings
Warning Volume

A: Driver Assistance

1. Warning Volume
2. High
3.  Medium
4. 4 Low

With the vehicle on, select Settings → Driver Assistance → Warning Volume from the User Settings menu or select Settings → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Warning Volume from the infotainment system to change the Warning Volume to High, Medium, Low for Reverse Parking Distance Warning.

NOTICE
If you change the Warning Volume, the warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems may change.

Reverse Parking Distance Warning operation

Parking Safety button

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

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist settings

Parking Safety

Press the Parking Safety ( ) button to turn on or off the 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), the 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 6 mph (10 km/h).

Warning indication and warning sound

Distance from object	Warning indicator when driving back-ward	Warning sound
24~48 inches (60~120 cm)		Buzzer beeps intermittently
12~24 inches (30~60 cm)		Beeps more frequently
within 12 inches (30 cm)		Beeps continuously

• he 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 Warn-ing malfunction and precautions

Reverse Parking Distance Warn-ing 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 following occurs, first check whether the ultra-sonic sensor is damaged or blocked with foreign material. If it still does not work properly, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• The audible warning does not sound
• The buzzer sounds sporadically.
• The warning message appears on the cluster.

A: Ultrasonic sensor error or blockage
Limitations of Reverse Parking Distance Warning

• Reverse Parking Distance Warning may not operate normally when:
  • Moisture is frozen to the sensor (Reverse Parking Distance Warning will operate normally when it is melted.)
  • The sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or water (Reverse Parking Distance Warn-ing will operate normally when such foreign materials are removed.)
  • The weather is extremely hot or cold
  • The sensor or sensor assembly is disassembled
  • The surface of the sensor is pressed hard or an impact is applied with a hard object The surface of the sensor is scratched with a sharp object
  • The sensors or its surrounding area is directly sprayed with a high-pressure washer
• Reverse Parking Distance Warning  may malfunction when:
  • Heavy rain or water spray is present
  • Water flows on the surface of the sensor
  • Affected by another vehicle’s sensors
  • The sensor is covered with snow
  • Driving on uneven roads, through gravel roads or bushes
  • Objects that generate ultrasonic waves are near the sensor
  • Installing the license plate differently from the original location
  • The vehicle bumper height or ultra-sonic sensor installation has been modified
  • Attaching equipment or accessories around the ultrasonic sensors
• The following objects may not be detected:
  • Sharp or slim objects, such as ropes, chains or small poles.
  • Objects, tend to absorb sensor frequency, such as clothes, spongy material or snow.
  • Objects smaller than 40 inches (100 cm) in length and narrower than 6 inches (14 cm) in diameter.
  • Pedestrians, animals, or objects that are very close to the ultrasonic sensors

WARNING

• Reverse Parking Distance Warning is a supplemental function. The operation of Reverse Parking Distance Warning can be affected by several factors (including environmental conditions). It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the rearview before and while parking.
• Your vehicle warranty does not cover any accidents or damage to the vehicle due to the malfunction of the Reverse Parking Distance Warning.
• Pay close attention when driving near objects, pedestrians, and especially children. Some objects may not be detected by the ultrasonic sensors, due to the objects distance, size or material, all of which can limit the effectiveness of the sensor.
• Parking Distance Warning indicator may not occur sequentially depending on vehicle speed or obstacle shape.
• If Reverse Parking Distance Warning needs repair, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) (if equipped)

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning will help warn the driver if a person, an animal or an object is detected within a certain distance from the ultrasonic sensors when the vehicle is moving forward or in reverse.
Detecting sensor

Front ultrasonic sensors

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

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings

Warning Volume

A: Driver Assistance

1. Warning Volume
2. High
3. Medium
4. Low

Select Settings → Driver Assistance → Warning Volume from User Settings menu or select Settings → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Warning Volume from the infotainment system to change the Warning Volume to High, Medium, Low for Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning.

NOTICE
If you change the Warning Volume, the warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems may change.

Parking Distance Warning Auto On
You can set the Parking Distance Warn-ing to be ON at low speeds. To use the Park-ing Distance Warning Auto On function, select Settings → Driver Assistance → Parking Safety → Parking Distance Warning Auto On from User Settings menu or select Settings → Vehicle → Driver Assistance →Parking Safety → Parking Distance Warning Auto On from the infotainment system.

NOTICE
If Parking Distance Warning Auto On is selected, the Parking Safety ( ) button indicator light will turn on.

2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features, Mileage and Torque

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning operation

Parking Safety button

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

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

Forward Parking Distance Warning
Forward Parking Distance Warning will operate when one of the following conditions is satisfied:

• The gear is shifted from R (Reverse) to D (Drive)
• The gear is in D (Drive) and the Parking Safety ( ) button indicator light is on
• Parking Distance Warning Auto On is selected from the Settings menu and the gear is in D (Drive)
• The function warns the driver when Settings → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Parking Safety → Parking Distance Warning Auto On is selected from the infotainment system, and the gear is in D (Drive)
• Vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/ h)

NOTICE

• Forward Parking Distance Warning does not operate when the vehicle’s forward speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h) even when the function is on (Parking Safety button indicator is on). Forward Parking Distance Warning will operate again when the vehicle’s forward speed decreases below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• When the vehicle’s forward speed is above 18 mph (30 km/h), the Forward Parking Distance Warning will turn off (Parking Safety button indicator off). Although you drive below 6 mph (10 km/h) again, Forward Parking Distance Warning will not automatically turn on. (‘Settings → Driver Assistance →Parking Safety → Parking Distance Warning Auto On from User Settings menu or select Settings Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Parking Safety → Parking Distance Warning Auto On from the infotainment system)

Warning indication and warning sound

Distance from object	Warning indicator when driving forward	Warning sound
24~40 inches (60~100 cm)		Buzzer beeps intermittently
12~24 inches (30~60 cm)		Beeps more frequently
within 12 inches (30 cm)		Beeps continuously

•  The corresponding indicator will appear on the cluster or infotainment system screen whenever each ultra-sonic 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 an 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
Reverse Parking Distance Warning will operate when one of the following conditions is satisfied:

•  The gear is shifted to R (Reverse).
• The vehicle’s rearward speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h).

NOTICE
When the vehicle’s rearward speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), both the front and rear ultrasonic sensors will detect objects. However, the front ultrasonic sensors can detect a person, animal or object when it is within 24 inches (60 cm) from the sensors.

Warning indication and warning sound

Distance from object	Warning indicator when driving back-ward	Warning sound
24~48 inches (60~120 cm)		Buzzer beeps intermittently
12~24 inches (30~60 cm)		Beeps more frequently
within 12 inches (30 cm)		Beeps continuously

• The corresponding indicator will appear on the cluster or infotainment system screen 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.

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and precautions

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction

After starting the vehicle, a beep will sound once when the gear is shifted to R (Reverse) to indicate Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning is operating normally.
However, if one or more of the following occurs, first check whether the ultra-sonic sensor is damaged or blocked with foreign material. If it still does not work properly, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• The audible warning does not sound
• The buzzer sounds sporadic.
• The warning message appears on the cluster.

A: Ultrasonic sensor error or blockage
Limitations of forwarding/Reverse Parking Distance Warning

• Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning may not operate normally when:
  • Moisture is frozen to the sensor (Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning will operate normally when it is melted.)
  • The sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or water (Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning will operate normally when such foreign material are removed.)
  • The weather is extremely hot or cold
  • The sensor or sensor assembly is disassembled
  • The surface of the sensor is pressed hard or an impact is applied with a hard object
  • The surface of the sensor is scratched with a sharp object
  • The sensors or its surrounding area is directly sprayed with high-pressure washer
• Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning may malfunction when:
  • Heavy rain or water spray is present
  • Water flows on the surface of the sensor
  • Affected by another vehicle’s sensors
  •  The sensor is covered with snow
  • Driving on uneven roads, through gravel roads or bushes
  • Objects that generate ultrasonic waves are near the sensor
  • Installing the license plate differently from the original location
  • The vehicle bumper height or ultra-sonic sensor installation has been modified
  • Attaching equipment or accessories around the ultrasonic sensors
•  The following objects may not be detected:
  • Sharp or slim objects, such as ropes, chains or small poles.
  • Objects, which tend to absorb sensor frequency, such as clothes, spongy material or snow.
  • Objects smaller than 40 inches (100 cm) in length and narrower than 6 inches (14 cm) in diameter.
  • Pedestrians, animals or objects that are very close to the ultrasonic sensors

WARNING

• Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning is a supplemental function. The operation of Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning can be affected by several factors (including environmental conditions). It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the front and rear views before and while parking.
• Your vehicle warranty does not cover any accidents or damage to the vehicle due to the malfunction of For-ward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning.
• Pay close attention when driving near objects, pedestrians, and especially children. Some objects may not be detected by the ultrasonic sensors, due to the object’s distance, size or material, all of which can limit the effectiveness of the sensor.
• Parking Distance Warning indicator may not occur sequentially depending on vehicle speed or obstacle shape.
• If Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning needs repair, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• FAQs

• What is the Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) system in the Kia Sportage 2023?
  The Reverse PDW system is a feature in the Kia Sportage 2023 that uses sensors to detect objects or obstacles behind the vehicle while parking and provides audible warnings to assist the driver.