Kia EV6: Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA): (if equipped) / Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist operation

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual / Driver assistance system / Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA): (if equipped) / Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist operation

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Turning ON or OFF

Press and hold the Parking Safety button () for more than two seconds to enable or disable the Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist system.

Operating conditions

Select Backward Safety from the Parking Safety menu on the infotainment screen. Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist in the Kia EV6 becomes operational when the following requirements are met:

All doors and the liftgate are securely closed.
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) has been released.
The transmission is shifted into R (Reverse).
Vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) when monitoring pedestrians.
Vehicle speed is below 2 mph (4 km/h) when detecting stationary objects.
All PCA-related components, including the rear camera and rear ultrasonic sensors, are functioning normally.

When the system is active, a guidance line appears behind the vehicle image in the instrument cluster, indicating that Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist is ready to intervene if necessary.

NOTE

After the Kia EV6 shifts into R (Reverse), Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist can activate once during that reversing cycle. To reactivate the system, shift out of Reverse and then return the gear selector to R.

Non-operating conditions

If Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist detects a potential collision risk with a pedestrian or obstacle, the Kia EV6 provides an audible warning and displays a warning message in the instrument cluster. If the infotainment display is active, additional visual alerts may also appear on the screen.

When the system determines that a collision is imminent and the driver does not react appropriately, automatic braking assistance may be applied to help avoid or reduce the severity of the impact.

Braking intervention is automatically released after approximately five minutes. The driver should immediately press the brake pedal and carefully assess the surroundings before continuing to drive.

Braking assistance is cancelled under the following conditions:

The transmission is shifted to P (Park) or D (Drive).
The driver applies sufficient braking force manually.
The warning condition ends after selecting P (Park), N (Neutral), or D (Drive).

NOTE

When Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist activates during reversing, braking control is maintained temporarily. After approximately five minutes, braking assistance is released and the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is automatically engaged for additional safety.

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist settings

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations

Other information:

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual: Lock (1)

All doors of the Kia EV6 are securely locked when the lock button is pressed. If every door is fully closed, the hazard warning lights will flash once and the warning chime will sound once to confirm that the vehicle has been locked successfully. If one or more doors remain open, the hazard warning lights and confirmation chime may not activate.

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual: Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA): (if equipped)

Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) in the Kia EV6 is an advanced parking safety technology designed to help detect pedestrians, vehicles, and obstacles around the vehicle during low-speed maneuvering. When a potential collision risk is identified, the system can provide visual and audible warnings and may automatically apply braking assistance to help reduce the risk of an accident while driving forward, reversing, or maneuvering in confined spaces.