Kia Carens: How the system works / 5. Steering wheel control

• The message (“Check surroundings. Proceed slowly”) will appear if the shift lever is in R (Reverse). The steering wheel will be controlled automatically.
• The system will be cancelled if you firmly hold the steering wheel while it is controlled automatically.
• The system will be cancelled if vehicle speed is over 7km/h(4.3mph).

WARNING

Do not put your hands between the steering wheel while it is being automatically controlled.

CAUTION

• Always drive slowly with the brake pedal applied.
• Always check for objects around your vehicle before driving.
• If the vehicle does not move even though the brake pedal is not depressed, check the surrounding before depressing the accelerator pedal. Be sure not to speed over 7km/h(4.3mph).

✽ NOTICE

• If you do not follow the instructions provided, you may fail to park your vehicle. However, if the Parking Assist System warning sound (distance from object is within 30cm: continuous beep) occurs, slowly drive the vehicle to the reverse direction of the detected object after checking the surrounding.
• Always check the surrounding before driving your vehicle if the Parking Assist System warning sound (distance from object is within 30cm: continuous beep) is heard for the object is close to your vehicle.

To cancel the system while parking

Press the Smart Parking Assist System button or turn the steering wheel to the left or right.

Gear shift while steering wheel control

When the message (“Shift to 1st gear”, “Shift to R”, “Shift to D”) appears with a beep sound, shift the gear and drive the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed.

CAUTION

Always check the surrounding before releasing the brake pedal.

WARNING

Always be careful while parking for other vehicles or pedestrians.