Vehicle Specifications

Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS)

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The Smart Parking Assist System helps the driver park using sensors to measure parallel parking spaces, semi-automatic steering wheel control to park the vehicle, and instructions on the LCD display to assist with parking.

✽ NOTICE

  • The vehicle will not stop for pedestrians or objects that may be in its path, so the driver must monitor the maneuver.
  • Use the system only in parking lots and in places used for parking.
  • The system will not operate if there is no parked vehicle in front of or behind the parking space you intend to use, or if it is a diagonal parking space.
  • After parking your vehicle with the system, the vehicle may not be parked exactly where you wanted. For example, the space between your vehicle and the wall may not be the distance you wanted.
  • Deactivate the system and park the vehicle manually when the situation requires manual parking.
  • The front and rear parking assist system audible warnings are activated when the Smart Parking Assist System is activated.
  • After the parking space search is completed, the Smart Parking Assist System will be turned off. If the parking assist system is turned off by pressing the button to the OFF position.

WARNING

  • The Smart Parking Assist System should be considered only as a supplementary function. The driver must check the front and rear view for objects. The operation of the Smart Parking Assist System may be affected by many factors and environmental conditions, so the driver is always responsible.
  • The system may not operate normally if the vehicle needs wheel alignment. Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
  • If you use a tire or wheel of a different size than the size recommended by Kia dealer, the system may not operate properly. Always use the same size tire and wheel.
  • If you use an additional frame on the license plate, SPAS may generate abnormal warning sounds.

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