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Kia Seltos: Safe Exit Warning (SEW) / SEW operation

Contents:

Safe Exit Warning provides the following type of warning:

  • Collision warning when exiting the vehicle.

Collision warning when exiting vehicle

Kia Seltos Safe Exit Warning outside mirror warning light Kia Seltos Safe Exit Warning collision warning message when opening door

The warning light on the side view mirror will blink, a warning message will appear on the instrument cluster, and an audible warning will sound.

  • SEW will warn under the following conditions:

    • Your vehicle speed: below 2 mph (3 km/h)

    • Speed of the approaching vehicle from the rear: above 4 mph (6 km/h)

Kia Seltos Safe Exit Warning operation safety warnings

WARNING

  • For your safety, change SEW settings only after parking the Kia Seltos in a safe location.

  • If another function displays a warning message or produces an audible warning, the SEW warning message may not appear and the audible warning may not sound.

  • You may not hear the SEW warning sound if the surrounding environment is noisy.

  • SEW does not operate in every situation and cannot prevent all collisions.

  • Depending on road, traffic, and surrounding conditions, SEW may warn the driver late or may not warn at all. Always check your surroundings before opening a door.

  • The driver and passengers are responsible for accidents that may occur while exiting the vehicle. Always look carefully around the Kia Seltos before getting out.

Kia Seltos Safe Exit Warning notice after engine is turned off

NOTICE

  • After the engine is turned off, SEW operates for approximately 3 minutes, but it turns off immediately if the doors are locked.

  • Images or colors may appear differently depending on the instrument cluster specifications or selected theme.

Other information:

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

Safe Exit Warning (SEW) in the Kia Seltos is designed to help protect occupants when the vehicle is stopped. If an approaching vehicle from the rear area is detected as a passenger opens a door, SEW may warn the driver with a warning message and an audible alert to help reduce the risk of a collision. CAUTION The warning timing may vary depending on the speed of the approaching vehicle and the surrounding traffic conditions.

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Fuel requirements

The Kia Seltos is engineered to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 ((R+M)/2), which is equivalent to Research Octane Number 91, or higher. Methanol-blended fuels should not be used, as they can affect proper drivability and may damage important fuel-related components. For the best balance of performance, reliability, fuel economy, and emissions control, your Kia Seltos should always be filled with high-quality unleaded fuel.