Kia EV6: Parking Distance Warning (PDW): (if equipped) / Parking Distance Warning operation

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual / Driver assistance system / Parking Distance Warning (PDW): (if equipped) / Parking Distance Warning operation

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Parking Safety button

Kia EV6 Parking Safety control button display

Press the Parking Safety () button to activate the Kia EV6 Forward, Side, and Reverse Parking Distance Warning functions. Press the button again to deactivate the system.

When the gear selector is shifted into R (Reverse), the Kia EV6 Parking Distance Warning system automatically turns ON and the Parking Safety indicator illuminates.

Forward Parking Distance Warning

The Kia EV6 Forward Parking Distance Warning system operates whenever one of the following conditions is satisfied:

The gear selector is shifted from R (Reverse) into D (Drive) while Reverse Parking Distance Warning remains active.
The gear selector is in D (Drive) and the Parking Safety () button indicator remains illuminated.
Forward Parking Distance Warning provides alerts while driving in D (Drive).

(If Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Parking Safety > Parking Distance Warning Auto On is selected within the Kia EV6 infotainment system.)

NOTE

The Kia EV6 Forward Parking Distance Warning system operates only when vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h).

When the Kia EV6 is in R (Reverse), no warning is issued for objects positioned directly inside the front detection area. Only objects located outside the front area within approximately 24 in (60 cm) will trigger a warning.

If Parking Distance Warning Auto On is disabled, the Kia EV6 Forward Parking Distance Warning system automatically deactivates when vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h), indicated by the Parking Safety button turning OFF.

Parking Distance Warning settings

Warning indicator and warning sound

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