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Kia Telluride: Driving your vehicle / Ground View Monitor (GVM): (if equipped)

The Ground View Monitor (GVM) gives the driver a detailed view of the area directly beneath and in front of the Kia Telluride, helping identify obstacles that may not be visible from the driver's seat. This feature enhances confidence during low-speed maneuvering, off-road driving, and parking in confined spaces.

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Kia Telluride Ground View Monitor camera locations
  1. Wide-front view camera

  2. Wide-side view camera (mounted beneath the exterior mirror)

  3. Wide-rear view camera

Refer to the illustration above for the exact locations of the cameras used by the Ground View Monitor system.

Ground View Monitor (GVM) operation

Kia Telluride Ground View Monitor Off-road menu screen
Kia Telluride Ground View Monitor display interface

Swipe left within the Off-road menu on the infotainment display to access the Ground View Monitor function.

While using the Off-road menu, the Ground View Monitor automatically turns off under any of the following conditions:

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  • When vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the Ground View Monitor automatically switches off. It becomes available again once the Kia Telluride slows to 6 mph (10 km/h) or below.

  • The ground view image resets approximately 10 seconds after the vehicle comes to a stop while the transmission is in P (Park) or D (Drive).

  • While the Ground View Monitor is active, the Surround View Monitor will not automatically appear, even if the Parking Distance Warning system is operating.

  • The displayed ground view is also reset whenever the transmission is shifted into N (Neutral).

Ground View Monitor (GVM) malfunction and limitations

Malfunction

If the Ground View Monitor experiences a system fault, the display may appear entirely green, blue, gray, or black instead of showing the camera image.

If the display flickers, freezes, or fails to present a normal camera view, have your Kia Telluride inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Limitations

The Ground View Monitor image may not display correctly under the following conditions:

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For additional information regarding Ground View Monitor operating restrictions or system faults, refer to the section covering Surround View Monitor malfunctions and limitations.

AWD precautions

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Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-avoidance Assist operation

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-avoidance Assist warns the driver and may help control the vehicle according to the level of collision risk detected while the Kia Telluride is reversing. The system operates through the following stages: Collision Warning Emergency Braking Stopping the vehicle and ending brake control Collision Warning Collision Warning Collision Warning alerts the driver with a warning light on the outside rearview mirror, a warning message on the instrument cluster, an audible alert, and steering wheel vibration.

Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: Low aspect ratio tires: (if equipped)

Low aspect ratio tires (defined as tires with a profile aspect ratio lower than 50) are featured on select trim levels to deliver a low-profile stance and sporty appearance for your Kia Telluride. Because low aspect ratio tires feature shorter, stiffer sidewalls optimized primarily for crisp steering response, cornering grip, and firm braking, overall ride comfort over rough pavement may feel firmer, and road noise levels inside the cabin may be higher than on standard tire configurations.