Kia Sportage 2023 Safe Exit Warning (SEW) and Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
As safety and driving assistance in cars are always changing, the 2023 Kia Sportage adds two new features that completely change the way passengers and drivers are protected: Safe Exit Warning (SEW) and Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA). SEW acts as a silent guardian, using high-tech sensors and cameras to keep an eye on everything around it and make sure that passengers can get off safely, away from oncoming cars or cyclists. On the other hand, MSLA is a big change in how aware drivers are. It does this by combining camera and GPS data in a way that doesn’t affect the data’s integrity. This gives drivers real-time information about speed limits, which lets them keep their cars within the law and leads to safer, more responsible driving. The SEW and MSLA in the 2023 Kia Sportage are more than just features; they show how committed Kia is to driver and passenger safety. They usher in a new era where every trip is not only thrilling but also deeply safe, forever changing the future of automotive innovation.
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Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
After the vehicle stops, when an approaching vehicle from the rear area is detected as soon as a passenger opens a door, Safe Exit Warning will warn the driver with a warning message and an audible warning to help prevent a collision.
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.
Safe Exit Warning settings Setting features
Safe Exit Warning
A: Driver Assistance
- Blind-Spot Safety
- Safe Exit Warning
With the vehicle on, select Settings→ Driver Assistance → Blind-Spot Safety → Safe Exit Warning from the User Set-tings menu or select Settings→ Vehicle
→ Driver Assistance → Blind-Spot Safety→ Safe Exit Warning from the infotainment system to turn on Safe Exit Warning and deselect to turn off the function.
WARNING
The driver should always be aware of unexpected and sudden situations from occurring. If Safe Exit Warning is deselected, Safe Exit Warning cannot warn you.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is restarted, Safe Exit Warning will maintain the last setting.
Warning Volume
A: Driver Assistance
- Warning Volume
- High
- Medium
- Low
With the vehicle on, select Settings→ Driver Assistance → Warning Volume from the User Settings menu or select Settings→ Vehicle → Driver Assis-tance → Warning Volume from the infotainment system to change the warning volume to High, Medium, or Low for Safe Exit Warning.
If you change the warning volume, the warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems may change.
CAUTION
The setting of the Warning Volume applies to all functions of Safe Exit Warning.
Safe Exit Warning operation
Warning
Safe Exit Warning warns the following actions.
Collision warning when exiting vehicle
A: Watch for traffic
- The warning light on the side view mirror will blink and the warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound.
- Safe Exit Warning will warn under the following circumstances:
- Your vehicle speed: below 2 mph (3 km/h)
- The speed of the approaching vehicle from the rear: above 4 mph (6 km/h)
WARNING
Take the following precautions when using Safe Exit Warning:
- For your safety, change the Settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.
- If any other function’s warning message is displayed or audible warning is generated, Safe Exit Warning warn-ing message may not be displayed and audible warning may not be generated.
- You may not hear the warning sound of Safe Exit Warning if the surroundings are noisy.
- Safe Exit Warning does not operate in all situations or cannot prevent all collisions.
- Safe Exit Warning may warn the driver late or may not warn the driver depending on driving conditions. Always check vehicle surroundings.
- The driver and passengers are responsible for accidents that occurs while exiting the vehicle. Always check the surroundings before you exit the vehicle.
- Safe Exit Warning does not operate if there is a problem with Blind-Spot Collision Warning or Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist:
- The warning message of Bind Spot Collision Warning or Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist appears.
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning or Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist sensor or the sensor surroundings are polluted or covered
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning or Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist fails to warn passengers or falsely warn passengers
NOTICE
- After the vehicle is turned off, Safe Exit Warning operates for 3 minutes but turns off immediately if the doors are locked.
- Images or colors may be displayed differently depending on the instrument cluster specifications or theme.
Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations
Safe Exit Warning malfunction
A: Check the Blind-Spot Safety system
When Safe Exit Warning is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster, and the master warning light ( ) will appear on the cluster. Have Safe Exit Warning inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
A: Check side view mirror warning light
When the side view mirror warning light 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. Have Safe Exit Warning inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Safe Exit Warning disabled
A: Blind-Spot Safety system disabled. Radar blocked
When the rear bumper around the rear corner radar or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, or installing a trailer or carrier, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Safe Exit Warning. If this occurs, the Blind-Spot Safety system disabled. Radar blocked warning message will appear on the cluster. Safe Exit Warning will operate normally when such foreign material or trailer, etc. is removed, and then the vehicle is restarted. If Safe Exit Warning does not operate normally after it is removed, have Safe Exit Warning inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
- Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, Safe Exit Warning may not properly operate.
- Safe Exit Warning may not properly operate in an area (e.g., open terrain), where any substance are not detected right after the vehicle is turned on, or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material right after the vehicle is turned on.
CAUTION
Turn off Safe Exit Warning to install a trailer, carrier, etc., or remove the trailer, carrier, etc. to use Safe Exit Warning.
Limitations of Safe Exit Warning
Safe Exit Warning may not operate normally, or Safe Exit Warning may operate unexpectedly under the following warning.
- Getting out of the vehicle where trees or grass are overgrown
- Getting out of the vehicle where the road is wet
- The approaching vehicle is very fast or very slow
WARNING
- Safe Exit Warning may not operate normally if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.
- Safe Exit Warning may not operate for 3 seconds after the vehicle is restarted, or the rear corner radars are initialized.
2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)
Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
- Speed Limit indicator
- Set speed
You can set the speed limit when you do not want to drive over a specific speed. If you drive over the preset speed limit, the warning function operates (set speed limit will blink, and chime will sound) until the vehicle speed returns within the speed limit.
Manual Speed Limit Assist operation
Setting speed limit
- Press and hold the Driving Assist ( ) button at the desired speed.
The speed limit indicator ( light will appear on the cluster. - Push the + switch up or – switch down, and release it at the desired speed. Push the + switch up or – switch down and hold it. The speed will increase or decrease to the nearest multiple of five (multiple of ten in km/h) at first, and then increase or decrease by 5 mph (10 km/h).
- The set speed limit (1) will be displayed on the cluster. If you would like to drive over the preset speed limit, depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point to activate the kick-down mechanism. The set speed limit will blink and chime will sound until you return the vehicle speed within the speed limit.
NOTICE
When the accelerator pedal is not depressed beyond the pressure point, vehicle speed will maintain within the speed limit.
Temporarily pausing Manual Speed Limit Assist
Press the ( ) button to temporarily pause the set speed limit. The set speed limit will turn off but the Speed Limit indicator ( ) will stay on.
Resuming Manual Speed Limit Assist
To resume Manual Speed Limit Assist after the function was paused, operate the +, – switch or ( ) button. If you push the + switch up or – switch down, vehicle speed will be set to the current speed on the cluster. If you press the ( ) button, vehicle speed will resume to the preset speed.
Turning off Manual Speed Limit Assist
Press the Driving Assist ( ) button to turn the Manual Speed Limit Assist off. The Speed Limit indicator ( ) will go off. Always press the Driving Assist ( ) button to turn Manual Speed Limit Assist off when not in use.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when using Manual Speed Limit Assist:
- Always set the vehicle speed to the speed limit in your country.
- Keep Manual Speed Limit Assist off when the function is not in use, to avoid inadvertently setting a speed. Check that the Speed Limit indicator ( ) is off.
- Manual Speed Limit Assist does not substitute for proper and safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always drive safely and should always be aware of unexpected and sudden situations from occurring. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.
NOTICE
The images or colors may be displayed differently depending on the specifications of the instrument cluster or theme.
FAQ
Safe Exit Warning is a safety feature that helps prevent passengers from opening doors when it may not be safe to do so, such as when a vehicle or cyclist is approaching from behind.
SEW uses sensors, often radar or ultrasonic sensors, to detect oncoming traffic or objects and provides visual and audible alerts to occupants to avoid opening doors.
SEW settings, such as sensitivity and alert types, may be customizable through the vehicle’s settings menu.
SEW can usually be activated or deactivated through the vehicle’s settings, allowing for driver control.
SEW is typically active when the vehicle is stationary and after the ignition is turned off, providing protection for occupants as they exit.
Manual Speed Limit Assist is a feature that allows drivers to manually set a speed limit, and the vehicle will provide warnings if that limit is exceeded.
MSLA is often set through the vehicle’s infotainment system or settings menu, where the driver can input the desired speed limit.
MSLA typically provides visual and audible warnings, such as alerts on the instrument cluster or a notification on the heads-up display.
Drivers can usually override MSLA by pressing down on the accelerator pedal to accelerate beyond the set speed limit. This feature is meant as a driver aid rather than a strict speed limiter.
MSLA may be available as a standard feature on certain trim levels or as part of a safety package, while on others, it could be optional.
SEW and MSLA may work in conjunction with other ADAS features, such as adaptive cruise control or lane-keeping assist, to enhance overall safety.
MSLA is designed to provide information and assistance to the driver in maintaining legal speeds, but it does not guarantee that the driver will not exceed speed limits. Drivers are ultimately responsible for adhering to speed limits and traffic regulations.
Useful Link
View Full User Guide: Kia Sportage 2023 User Guide
Download Manuals: https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/manuals.html
2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)