Kia EV2: Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations / Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction

Check Driver Assistance system

If an electronic glitch, sensor misalignment, or hardware fault occurs within the Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist architecture or related modules of your Kia EV2, a diagnostic warning message displays clearly on the instrument cluster. If the safety function continues to malfunction after a vehicle restart, have your car inspected immediately by a professional automotive workshop. Kia recommends scheduling an appointment with an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled

Driver Assistance system limited. Camera obscured.

Driver Assistance system limited. Ultrasonic sensor blocked.

The wide-rear view camera and rear ultrasonic sensors constantly monitor the perimeter behind your Kia EV2. However, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist may experience temporary performance limitations or become entirely disabled if accumulated snow, heavy rain, mud, or other foreign substances obscure the optical lenses or sensor faces. You can review the precise status of the affected detection sensor targets (such as the wide-rear view camera and rear ultrasonic sensors) within the service message utility menu of the instrument cluster. Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist will resume normal operation as soon as you thoroughly clean away all contamination from the recognition sensors. Always keep your sensor lenses clean. If the system still fails to operate correctly after cleaning, have your Kia EV2 inspected by a certified professional workshop, with Kia recommending authorized service partners.

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