Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) (if equipped)
LKA stands for Lane Keeping Assist.
When the function detects the vehicle straying from its lane, it warns the driver with a visual and audible warning, while applying a counter-steering torque, trying to prevent the vehicle from moving out of its lane.
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Driver is responsible for being aware of surroundings and steering the vehicle for safe driving practices.
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Do not turn the steering wheel suddenly when the steering wheel is being assisted by the function.
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Lane Keeping Assist helps prevent the driver from moving out of the lane unintentionally by assisting the driver's steering. However, the function is just a convenience function and the steering wheel is not always controlled. While driving, the driver should pay attention to the steering wheel.
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The operation of Lane Keeping Assist can be cancelled or not work properly according to road condition and surroundings. Always be cautious when driving.
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Do not disassemble a front view camera temporarily for window tinting or for attaching any types of coatings and accessories. If you disassemble the camera and assemble it again, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the function checked to see if it needs a calibration.
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When you replace the windshield glass, front view camera or related parts of the steering, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the function checked to see if it needs a calibration.
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The function detects lane markers and controls the steering wheel by a front view camera. Therefore, if the lane markers are hard to detect, the function may not work properly. Always be cautious when using the function.
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When the lane markers are hard to detect, please refer to More Details.
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Do not remove or damage parts of Lane Keeping Assist.
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Do not place objects on the dashboard that reflects light, such as mirrors, white paper, etc. It may cause the malfunctioning of Lane Keeping Assist if sunlight is reflected.
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You may not hear warning sounds of Lane Keeping Assist because of excessive audio sound.
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While other beeps, such as the seat belt warning sound, are in operation and override Lane Keeping Assist alarming function, Lane Keeping Assist beeps may not occur.
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If the vehicle speed is high, steering torque for assistance may not be enough to keep your vehicle within the lane. If so, the vehicle may move out of its lane. Obey speed limit when using Lane Keeping Assist.
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If you attach objects to the steering wheel, the function may not assist steering.
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If you attach objects to the steering wheel, hands off alarm may not work properly.