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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–139 of 139, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Mar 22, 2019–Dec 2, 2020.
Back to 2020 Kia SOUL problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10185017
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SC199 - Questions and Answers: Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte; 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10185017 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10185016
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SC199 - Dealer Parts and Service Manager Notice: Notification to Dealer Parts and Service Managers advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte; 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10185016 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10185015
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SC199 - Dealer Principal Notice: Notification to Dealer Principals advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte; 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10185015 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10183333
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Worm Gear Assembly or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · STEERING.
Source record 10183333 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10183332
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Worm Gear Assembly or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · STEERING.
Source record 10183332 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10182529
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PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside environment conditions (such as sunlight glare, heavy rain, sunlight, snow, fog and/or substance/debris) causing a temporary concern. This stops operation causing Warning Lamp ON and/or Pop-up Message displayed on the cluster. This is a normal operation of the ADAS and once environment conditions improve and/or substance/debris are removed, the system will clear itself and operate normally.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10182529 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10180656
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10180656 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10179255
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PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER.
Source record 10179255 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10179231
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on 2019-2021MY vehicleswhich may exhibit a MIL with certain DTC(s).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10179231 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10179256
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), which may exhibit a "honking" (Hissing) noise due to air remaining in the brake fluid system.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID.
Source record 10179256 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177751
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10177751 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177747
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on 2019-2021MY vehicles which may exhibit a MIL with the DTC(s) listed below.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10177747 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177750
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10177750 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10176920
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on 2019-2021MY vehicles which may exhibit a MIL with the DTC(s) listed below. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the CVT system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin and/or replace the IVT assembly.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10176920 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10176919
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on 2019-2021MY vehicles which may exhibit a MIL with the DTC(s) listed below. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the CVT system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin and/or replace the IVT assembly.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10176919 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10176071
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BRAKE AIR BLEEDING PROCEDURE FOR ESC HONKING NOISE - This bulletin provides information regarding the brake air bleeding procedure for 2020MY~ Soul (SK3) vehicles equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module which may exhibit a "honk" noise when using Idle Stop and Go (ISG) and/or Hill Start Assist Control (HAC).
Source components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10176071 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10176070
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PITSTOP: BLIND-SPOT COLLISION WARNING (BCW) VARIANT CODING - POSSIBLE C166A87 - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system setting a DTC C166A87 after replacing a BCW module on 2020-2021 Soul (SK3) vehicles. After replacement, the BCW (BSD) variant coding needs to be performed using the KDS under S/W Management for the options equipped for that vehicle.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10176070 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10174520
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles on page 2. Refer to the shop manual on KGIS for the specific Kia model for the correct transmission fluid check/fill procedures.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10174520 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170909
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CREAKING OR POPPING NOISE FROM STEERING WHEEL COLUMN TILT LEVER - This bulletin provides the procedure to repair a creaking/popping noise from the steering column area on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles, which may be heard when turning the steering wheel at low speeds or while stopped. To repair this concern, follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace and install the improved fixed cam kit to the steering column.
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10170909 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170780
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: SK3 1.6T GDI ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA413) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles equipped with 1.6T GDI and 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), produced from November 15, 2018 through December 26, 2019, which may exhibit check engine lamp with misfire and/or coolant DTCs.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10170780 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170772
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: RE-TIGHTENING WIPER ARM NUTS (SA412) - This bulletin provides the procedure to re-tighten the wiper arm nuts to the torque specification on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from November 4, 2019 through December 12, 2019, which may not have been properly torqued during assembly.
Source components: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Source record 10170772 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170779
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC20) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10170779 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10169701
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: EPS DTC JUDGEMENT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA409) - This bulletin provides the procedure to apply improved Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) judgement logic for the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles, produced from November 15, 2018 through October 8, 2019, which requires a software upgrade. Install the improved logic of the EPS using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · STEERING.
Source record 10169701 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10168852
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: REPLACEMENT OF 7-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (SA396) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) assembly on some 2019-2020MY Soul (PS, SK3) vehicles, which may exhibit harsh shifting and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with transmission related DTCs due to crack(s) on the 3rd and 7th gear synchronizer hub.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10168852 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10168850
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit. Follow the MDPS Flowchart (page 2) along with the MDPS DTC Table (page 3) procedure outlined in this bulletin before replacing the C-MDPS Motor, ECU or Steering Column Housing.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · STEERING.
Source record 10168850 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167298
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSBELE190: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5 WIDE SOFTWARE UPDATE VOICE RECOGNITION ISSUE (SA405) - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the AVN 5 WIDE software on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) produced from January 9, 2019 through September 16, 2019 and Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from November 22, 2018 through September 19, 2019, which may experience inoperative voice recognition when setting a destination
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10167298 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167301
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10167301 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10163440
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PITSTOP: DCT OIL LEVEL INSPECTION PROCEDURE - This Pitstop provides information regarding the procedural change made when inspecting the oil level on a Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) for 2020MY~ Soul (SK3) vehicles. The DCT assembly now sits at a 5 degree difference from the previous Soul (PS). This change requires an updated oil level inspection procedure.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10163440 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10163436
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PITSTOP: CUSTOMER TIP: MOOD LAMP SK3 - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Sound Mood Lamp logic available only on the 2020MY Soul GT-Line 1.6T (SK3) with the Comfort and Convenience Package.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · INTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10163436 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10162043
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PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This publication provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the listed vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
Source record 10162043 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10162000
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5 WIDE SOFTWARE UPDATE BLUETOOTH MEMORY ISSUE (SA386) - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the AVN 5 WIDE software on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) produced from March 23, 2019 through April 30, 2019 and Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from February 18, 2019 to May 2, 2019, which may experience Bluetooth and navigation connection and/or memory issues.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10162000 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10160759
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5 WIDE BLUETOOTH MEMORY ISSUE (SA386) - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the AVN 5 WIDE software on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) produced from March 23, 2019 through April 30, 2019 and Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from February 18, 2019 to May 2, 2019, which may experience Bluetooth and navigation connection and/or memory issues.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10160759 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10160617
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: INOPERATIVE HORN REPLACEMENT (SA384) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the horn assembly on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from December 10, 2018 through January 11, 2019 which may exhibit a weak intermittent or non-operational "sound" due to moisture inflow into the horn.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN.
Source record 10160617 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10160616
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PITSTOP: SOUL (SK3) ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - This Pitstop provides information regarding alignment specifications for 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles. In the event a wheel alignment is needed, ensure your alignment equipment has the correct specifications programmed into the PC database.
Source components: STEERING · WHEELS.
Source record 10160616 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10159239
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PITSTOP: DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR - This Pitstop provides information regarding a possible difficult to shift into 1st gear concern on 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The possible root cause could be that the shift/control cable is out of adjustment.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10159239 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10157050
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P0606 (SA377) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) 1.6T vehicles, produced from November 15, 2018 through February 28, 2019, which may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with DTC P0606.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10157050 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10156536
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P0606 (SA377) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) 1.6T vehicles, produced from November 15, 2018 through February 28, 2019, which may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with DTC P0606.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10156536 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10157046
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PITSTOP: EXTEND REAR CAMERA USE FEATURE - This Pitstop provides information regarding the "Extend Rear Camera Use" feature available on the AVN 5.0 Wide and Display Audio head units.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Source record 10157046 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155379
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PITSTOP: EXTEND REAR CAMERA USE FEATURE - This bulletin provides information regarding the "Extend Rear Camera Use" feature available on the AVN 5.0 Wide and Display Audio head units. The Extend Rear Camera Use feature on the head unit activates the rear view camera regardless of the gear position, Drive or Reverse. If the gear is shifted from Reverse to Drive or Reverse to Neutral the Extend Rear Camera Use feature will keep the rear view camera activated until the vehicle exceeds a predetermined factory-set speed. Note: the parking guide lines will not appear on the screen when in Drive or Neutral..
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10155379 at NHTSA