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Kia Carnival: Driver assistance guide / Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) (if equipped)

Kia Carnival (KA4) 2022-2026 Owner's Manual / Driver assistance guide / Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) (if equipped)

The Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) system is an advanced safety feature designed to enhance your driving experience in your Kia Carnival. By utilizing sophisticated sensors, the system continuously monitors the area behind your vehicle, detecting pedestrians or potential obstacles. If a collision risk is identified while you are reversing, the Kia Carnival PCA system provides timely driver warnings and can proactively assist with emergency braking to help prevent or mitigate a collision.

Detecting sensor

Wide-rear-view camera

Wide-rear-view camera used for Kia Carnival Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist

Rear ultrasonic sensors

Location of rear ultrasonic sensors on the Kia Carnival for PCA system

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist settings ➤

Parking Safety

Parking Safety configuration menu in the Kia Carnival infotainment

  1. Driver Assistance
  2. Parking Safety
  3. Backward Safety

With the vehicle powered on, access the configuration menu by selecting Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Parking Safety via the infotainment display.

  • Backward Safety: This feature provides critical alerts or automatic braking assistance when the Kia Carnival detects a high probability of collision with pedestrians or objects while reversing.

Caution icon for trailer connection and parking safety systems CAUTION

When an electrical trailer connection is detected, the Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist system in your Kia Carnival will automatically deactivate to prevent false triggers. In this state, the system cannot assist with parking maneuvers. Always exercise extra caution and rely on visual verification when towing a trailer with your Kia Carnival (if equipped with genuine Kia towing components).

Notice icon regarding saved safety preferences NOTICE

The Backward Safety feature is enabled by default when the vehicle is started, and your preferred settings will be consistently retained across drive cycles in your Kia Carnival.

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist operation ➤

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations ➤