Kia Sorento: Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings - Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW): (if equipped) - Driver assistance guideKia Sorento: Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Owner's Manual / Driver assistance guide / Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW): (if equipped) / Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings

Warning Methods

Kia Sorento infotainment touchscreen displaying the Driver Assistance and Warning Methods configuration menu
  1. Driver Assistance

  2. Warning Methods

To customize the Warning Methods settings on your Kia Sorento while the vehicle ignition is turned ON, simply navigate through the infotainment system screen by tapping Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Warning Methods, allowing you to tailor the following alert configurations:

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  • Customizations made to your Warning Methods settings may also apply universally to other active driver assistance safety systems on your Kia Sorento.

  • All customized Warning Methods configurations are automatically saved and maintained even after you power OFF and restart the vehicle.

  • Depending on your specific trim level or package, the dedicated Warning Methods setting menu might not be available on all vehicle variants.

  • The Warning Volume and Haptic Warning features cannot be disabled simultaneously; turning off one option will automatically keep the other enabled for continuous protection.

Parking Distance Warning Auto On

You can configure the Parking Distance Warning system on your Kia Sorento to engage automatically whenever you drive at low speeds. To activate this convenience feature, access the infotainment display and select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Parking Safety > Parking Distance Warning Auto On.

CAUTION

When you attach a genuine Kia Trailer Kit and plug its wiring harness connector directly into your vehicle, the Reverse Parking Distance Warning feature automatically deactivates. Consequently, you will not receive automated rear sensor assistance while towing, so please exercise extreme caution and rely on your mirrors when backing up. (The genuine Kia Trailer Kit automatically detects when a trailer is plugged in.)

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When the Parking Distance Warning Auto On feature is actively selected, the physical Parking Safety button indicator light (Kia Sorento dashboard Parking Safety button active indicator light) remains permanently illuminated.

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