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

Contents:

Safe Exit

Kia Seltos Safe Exit Warning SEW settings menu

With the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, select User Settings → Driver Assistance → Driving Safety → Exit Safety on the instrument cluster, or select Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Driving Safety → Exit Safety on the infotainment system.

Kia Seltos Exit Safety warning when SEW is turned off

WARNING

If Exit Safety is deselected, Safe Exit Warning cannot warn you. Always remain alert for unexpected vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, or other hazards approaching from behind before opening any door of the Kia Seltos.

Kia Seltos Safe Exit Warning last setting notice

NOTICE

If the engine is restarted, Safe Exit Warning will maintain the last selected setting.

Warning Methods

Kia Seltos Safe Exit Warning warning methods settings

You can adjust the Warning Methods with the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.

  • Warning Volume: Select User Settings → Driver Assistance → Warning Volume on the instrument cluster, or Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Warning Methods on the infotainment system.

  • Driving Safety Priority: Select Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Warning Methods → Driving Safety Priority on the infotainment system. For safer driving, the audio volume may temporarily decrease so the driver can notice the audible warning more clearly.

Kia Seltos notice for SEW warning volume and warning method settings

NOTICE

  • The Warning Methods you select may also apply to the warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems.

  • Warning Methods will keep the last selected setting even if the Kia Seltos is restarted.

  • The setting menu may not be available depending on vehicle features, trim level, and specifications.

Other information:

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: FCA (Sensor fusion)

Basic function Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with sensor fusion in the Kia Seltos is designed to help detect and monitor a vehicle ahead, as well as help identify a pedestrian or cyclist in the roadway. If the system determines that a collision risk is increasing, it may warn the driver with a warning message and audible alert, and may assist by applying emergency braking.

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Automatic transmission

Depress the brake pedal and press the lock release button when shifting. Press the lock release button when shifting. The shift lever can be moved freely.