Kia EV6: Safe Exit Warning (SEW): (if equipped) / Safe Exit Warning settings

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual / Driver assistance system / Safe Exit Warning (SEW): (if equipped) / Safe Exit Warning settings

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Safe Exit

Driver Assistance
Driving Safety
Safe Exit

While the Kia EV6 is in DRIVE READY mode, tap Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety > Safe Exit on the infotainment system screen to configure Safe Exit Warning settings.

The Kia EV6 Safe Exit Warning feature can help alert passengers when a vehicle is approaching from behind while exiting the vehicle.

WARNING

If Safe Exit is deselected or turned OFF, the Kia EV6 Safe Exit Warning system cannot provide warnings regarding approaching vehicles.

The driver and passengers must always remain aware of surrounding traffic conditions and possible hazards before opening the doors.

CAUTION

When using a Kia Genuine Trailer Kit and the connector is plugged into the Kia EV6, Safe Exit Warning automatically turns OFF.

In this condition, the Kia EV6 Safe Exit Warning system cannot provide assistance or warning notifications.

Extra caution is required whenever the function is inactive.

A Kia Genuine Trailer Kit allows the Kia EV6 to recognize when a trailer is connected.

NOTE

If the Kia EV6 is restarted, Safe Exit Warning maintains the previously selected system setting.

Warning Methods

Driver Assistance
Warning Methods

The Kia EV6 Warning Methods settings can be adjusted while the vehicle is turned ON.

Select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > (Warning Methods) from the infotainment system settings menu to configure the following options:

Warning Volume: Adjusts the volume level of Kia EV6 warning sounds. Even if the Warning Volume setting is turned OFF, the Kia EV6 may still generate low-volume safety alerts for driver and passenger protection.
Driving Safety Priority: Automatically lowers other audio volumes whenever the Kia EV6 Driving Safety system generates warning notifications.

The customizable Kia EV6 Warning Methods settings allow drivers to personalize warning behavior for improved comfort and safety.

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Your Kia EV6 Warning Methods settings may also apply to other installed driver assistance systems.

The Kia EV6 Warning Methods settings are generally saved even after the vehicle is turned OFF and restarted.

The Warning Methods settings menu may not be available on all Kia EV6 trim levels or regional configurations.

The displayed Kia EV6 infotainment graphics, icons, and menu layouts may vary depending on software version and instrument cluster theme.

Safe Exit Warning (SEW): (if equipped)

Safe Exit Warning operation

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